According to recent projections, liver cancer cases are expected to double globally in the coming years, which has health experts alarmed. The stupid and senseless deaths most of these cases are preventable. Millions are unaware of the potential risk factors associated with this devastating disease. Recent research has shown that people who experience severe grief are at an increased risk of other health issues. Case in point, bereaved spouses are more than twice as likely to experience death within ten years of their partner’s death.
At the same time, prominent Black figures like Deion Sanders are coming under attack by the personal health crisis that exists within this larger health crisis. Sanders, the new head coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, was just recently diagnosed with cancer. He has had to have his bladder removed surgically. His story highlights the need for overall health education, as well as the need for preventative measures particularly in high-stress industries like his own.
In the realm of community impact, retired basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has dedicated over three decades to refurbishing basketball courts across the country. He shines a light on the profound impact these courts can have on the lives of young people. They provide safe places to play and help bring communities together. Through Shaq’s firsthand experiences we can see how vital support and resources can deeply affect the lives of promising young athletes.
While great strides have been made, environmental issues remain major challenges, particularly in northern China. Even more recently, flooding from the storms has killed four people in the region. Authorities in Beijing and surrounding areas are bracing for further torrential downpours. They are especially concerned about climate change exacerbating the flooding risk and damaging critical infrastructure.
At the same time, advocacy organizations in the U.S. are actively lobbying lawmakers to delay endangered right whale protections until 2035. This unprecedented ask has triggered a passionate backlash from conservationists and fishing communities. It shows the still-looming battle between fostering economic development and safeguarding the environment.
On the storm front, Hurricane Iona has developed in the central Pacific ocean. Fortunately, as I write this, it poses no threat to Hawaii, but continued tracking and monitoring are taking place as it moves.
As Keshia Knight Pulliam is experiencing that change, she’s mourning the death of her “big brother,” Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues alike is a testament to the extent these losses affect physical health and mental well-being.
In a monumental policy turnaround, the Carney Liberals have pulled their previously pledged support for a national pharmacare program. Health advocates are reeling over this unprecedented step. They were looking to the program to provide some long-awaited relief to millions of Americans who are suffering under crushing healthcare costs.
