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How reparations pioneer Evanston, Ill., is rolling out payments to Black citizens

The predominantly Black Fifth Ward in Evanston, Ill. The Chicago suburb is preparing to pay reparations in the form of housing grants to Black residents who have experienced housing discrimination. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar) As talk of reparations ripples through the federal and local governments nationwide, Evanston, Ill., has become the first city in the United …

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WHO and Global Citizen sign partnership to promote health, fight inequity and address health-related risks of climate change

WHO and international advocacy organization Global Citizen today signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on joint global advocacy initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting health for all people over the next three years. The main objectives of the collaboration will be to support global efforts to overcome the inequities that millions of people face …

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Column: Show your heart some love with heart-healthy nutrition tips

Breadcrumb Trail Links Recipes Life Health Food In Canada, one in five people are living with high blood pressure without even knowing it Published June 06, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute read In Canada, one in five people are living with high blood pressure without even knowing it. Article content …

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What to Know About This Weight Loss Drug Side Effect

Share on PinterestWhile taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help people shed pounds quickly, rapid weight loss can also cause saggy skin and a ‘deflated’ appearance in curvy areas of your body. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images ‘Ozempic Butt,’ characterized by sagging skin on the butt, is gaining traction as a reported side effect of the …

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Heart-healthy habits linked to a longer life without chronic conditions

Share on PinterestA study found that heart-healthy lifestyle habits described in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, such as physical activity and quality sleep, are associated with a longer lifespan and more years spent free of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. urbazon/Getty Images The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 …

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