Plus, "Get Out" actor responds to Samuel L. Jackson's claims that British actors cannot understand the African-American experience and the GOP healthcare bill could force women to pay to give birth.

Twitter lights up with opposition to the Republicans' proposed replacement to Obamacare.

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During a campaign rally in Ohio, when asked how he felt about being labeled a sexist and racist, Donald Trump cut the interview short. He did the same thing the day before.

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Despite the Obama administration’s mission to alleviate the health insurance market through the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” healthcare rates may rise up to nearly 35 percent in some parts of the U.S. for 2017.

Paulette Leaphart his finally arrived in Washington D.C. after setting out on a mission to walk from Biloxi, Mississipi, to the Nation’s Capitol to talk about health care reform and raise breast cancer awareness. The breast cancer survivor set foor in D.C. on June 27, just under two months from the day she left home […]

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President Obama made history on Friday by becoming the first U.S. sitting president to visit the Hiroshima bomb site in Japan. The city was destroyed 71 years ago by the world’s first atomic bomb, dropped by American forces. Prior to his arrival, a large crowd gathered by the memorial site. President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister […]

A Wisconsin boy died after taking oxycodone following a tonsillectomy. Hospital officials say it's rare for patients to die following the routine operation.

Blacks living with HIV/AIDS are less likely to be linked to prolonged medical care and treatment.

Even though influenza season isn’t in full swing yet, don’t wait for it to get worse before you get your shot.

A new study reveals Black children are getting far less medication than White children upon admission into hospitals.

JJ interviews the director for ‘We Can Do More’- Dr. Kimberly Johnson.  Dr. Johnson tells of the importance of adolescent sexual health and what more we can do for those efforts to be most successful in our teen’s lives. She discusses how to lead our teens to access quality health services, education and what role […]

The gates are open and thousands are expected to turn out for 97.9 The Box’s premiere Hip Hop 4 Health at Discovery Green today. All your favorite jocks are out for today’s event, which focuses on health awareness and keeping your family fit. In addition to a variety of exhibits and amusements, visitors are excited […]