Study links obesity to dementia risk in Black communities Efforts to understand why Black Americans experience disproportionately high rates of dementia are taking researchers beyond the brain itself, with scientists at Washington University School of Medicine examining whether abdominal obesity could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Cyrus Raji, an associate professor of […]
Community expo offers health and school support The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) is inviting individuals and families from across the Greater Toronto Area to attend its Stress-Free Saturday Health, Wellness & Back-to-School Community Expo on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Road, Toronto. Held […]
Thousands Gain Access to Family Doctors More than 7,500 residents in northwest Toronto who currently do not have access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner are expected to be connected to primary health care over the next year following a new provincial investment of $3.1 million in community health services. The funding, announced on […]
A former convenience store in downtown Victoria has been transformed into the city’s first Black arts and culture community centre, creating a new gathering place designed to promote inclusion, education and cultural expression. The Black and Here Community Centre, located at the intersection of Johnson and Douglas streets, is the result of a partnership between […]
Excessive internet use may be contributing to rising stress levels, declining moods and difficulties in meeting everyday responsibilities, according to new research published in the journal PLOS One. The study suggests that people who struggle to control their online habits are more likely to experience emotional distress and neglect obligations at work, school and in […]
Books exploring carnival, heritage through powerful stories Yolanda T. Marshall These remarkable books explore Black history, freedom, identity, family, and the enduring power of culture through stories that educate, inspire, and entertain. From Rinaldo Walcott‘s thought-provoking examination of Black liberation in The Long Emancipation to Stacey Robinson‘s vibrant young adult novel Carnival Curves, readers are […]
Black Communities Face Unequal HIV Burden The Ontario AIDS Network has called for renewed efforts to reduce HIV related inequities affecting African, Caribbean and Black communities, urging governments and health organizations to strengthen equity focused policies across the province. The appeal coincides with African, Caribbean and Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which the organization said is […]
Experts Warn Against Ignoring Tetanus Risk Health experts are urging people to keep their tetanus vaccinations up to date after new surveillance data revealed hundreds of infections and dozens of deaths in the United States over the past 15 years, alongside a recent rise in paediatric cases linked to incomplete immunisation. Two recent reports from […]
Biovac expansion boosts Africa vaccine production Africa’s efforts to reduce its dependence on imported vaccines received a major boost after the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of up to $15 million for South Africa’s Biologicals and Vaccines Institute, known as Biovac, to expand vaccine manufacturing in Cape Town. The investment will finance a […]
Montreal advocate advances Black health initiatives For more than 20 years, Sheron Edey has worked to strengthen Black communities by creating spaces where health, culture and community are treated as essential parts of collective well-being. Through advocacy, education and grassroots organizing, the Montreal based leader has dedicated her career to expanding access to resources that […]
