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Compiled by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made a major change to COVID-19 vaccine guidance, removing healthy children and healthy pregnant women from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule. Health and […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS staff Alabama’s new vaping law, HB8, took effect June 1, introducing the state’s first major crackdown on youth vaping. The law restricts convenience stores to selling just 34 FDA-approved tobacco and menthol vape products. All other flavored […]

 by T. Carter Williamson, BDO Contributor You’re probably wondering why you need to know what vitamins are best for you, because you already take a multivitamin. Well, multi-vitamins, like the highly recommended One-A-Day Women’s, adhere to […]

by Nutritionist Mary Toscano For some, BBQ sauce has to be one of my favorite things to add to my meat. When it’s done right, its one of the most succulent, sticky, and delicious additions to […]

by Jaleesa Robinson It’s another weekday morning after a long weekend, and you are tired. In fact, you are so tired that you’re contemplating whether you truly need that job or that degree, but you know […]

By Gwen “FitwithGwen” Jamison “Ooooh, she thick!” That’s usually a phrase that is used in a good way. Some men say they don’t want a woman who is too skinny, so being “thick” is in. […]

By Dr. P. Gould Thyroid cancer affects the tissues of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the throat, below the thyroid cartilage (otherwise known as the Adam’s apple). The thyroid gland […]

By Nutritionist Mary Toscano When you look at your hair–how healthy or unhealthy it is–many people look at what you put on it. But in actuality, the health of your hair has a lot to […]

By Karen Heslop By Karen Heslop Tart cherry juice, which is derived from Montmorency or sour cherries, has become one of those fruit options known for its high nutritional profile. A powerhouse for health benefits, […]

by Michelle Felix About 10 percent of Americans with some form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may also end up developing problems with impacted vision. This is important to monitor, as the anti-inflammatory medications used to treat ulcerative […]