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The For Your Health News Podcast explores the issues shaping health and healthcare in communities of color. Through conversations with experts, advocates, and community leaders, the podcast breaks down complex health topics, highlights inequities, and shares solutions that put people first.

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    Why Is This a Critical Time for Cancer Care Equity?

    In this powerful episode of For Your Health News, Dr. Gary A. Puckrein—CEO and President of the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)—joins the podcast to discuss why this moment is pivotal for advancing cancer care equity. Dr. Puckrein outlines the current state of cancer care in underserved communities and explains why expanding access to emerging technologies—especially early detection tools—is essential to closing long-standing health disparities. The conversation also highlights January’s Cancer Care Equity Summit, which brought together policymakers, oncologists, AI specialists, patient advocates, and industry leaders under one shared mission: to eliminate disparities in cancer outcomes across minoritized communities. From public-private partnerships to policy innovation, Dr. Puckrein emphasizes that collaboration—not silos—is the key to sustainable progress. He also reflects on the historical roots of American health disparities and what must happen next to ensure the momentum continues. If you’re committed to advancing health equity in oncology, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. In This Episode: 00:00 – Introductions  00:32 – The Current State of Cancer Care  04:04 – New Early Detection Technologies  07:34 – Cancer Moonshot, Public Policy & Underserved Communities  10:54 – The Value of Public and Private Partnerships  12:54 – How to Keep the Momentum Going  16:31 – The History of American Disparities  18:04 – A Look into the Future Visit fyh.news for more health care information that empowers minoritized communities.

    19 min

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    What Are the Latest Innovations in Cancer Diagnostics?

    In this insightful episode of For Your Health News, Darrol Roberts, CEO of Hessian Labs, joins the podcast to explore the cutting edge of cancer diagnostics—and why early, accurate detection can change everything. Roberts shares his personal health journey and how it shaped his commitment to improving diagnostic technologies. He discusses the financial burden of cancer, the challenges patients face navigating treatment, and why smarter, more precise diagnostics are essential to better outcomes and lower costs. From non-invasive monitoring tools to advances in molecular diagnostics, this conversation highlights how innovation in detection and therapy tracking can improve the patient experience at every stage of illness. If you're interested in how technology is transforming cancer care for all communities, this episode offers both practical insight and forward-looking perspective. In This Episode: 00:00 – Introductions  00:25 – Why Focus on Diagnostics?  02:55 – The Financial Burden of Cancer  04:13 – The Challenges of Cancer Therapies  06:52 – Molecular Diagnostics & Innovation Learn more about Hessian Labs and their work to improve the patient experience with accurate, non-invasive diagnostic and therapy monitoring tools at hessian-labs.com. Learn more about NMQF’s Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (CSSI) at shiftcancer.org. For more health care information that empowers minoritized communities, visit fyh.news

    8 min

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    Sensing the Future: Dr. Paule Joseph on Smell, Taste & Health Equity

    In this fascinating episode of For Your Health News, Dr. Paule Joseph joins the podcast to explore how our senses—specifically smell and taste—may hold early clues to serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s. A nurse-turned-researcher and leading voice in sensory science, Dr. Joseph shares her personal journey into this emerging field and explains why communities of color must be meaningfully included in research that shapes the future of diagnosis and care. She highlights how changes in smell and taste can serve as early warning signs of neurological disease, why better screening tools are needed, and how representation in research strengthens both science and trust. This conversation blends curiosity, lived experience, and patient-centered innovation—showing how the science of our senses can transform not only early detection, but the systems designed to serve us. If you're interested in where neuroscience, equity, and community intersect, this episode is a must-listen. For more health news where equity meets science and community, visit fyh.news In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • How smell and taste changes may signal early neurological disease  • Why sensory science is an emerging frontier in preventive care  • The importance of representation in research and clinical discovery  • How advocacy and innovation can improve diagnostic tools  • Why patient-centered science leads to stronger health systems

    10 min

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    Stay Covered & Stay Loud: Rep. Troy Carter’s Health Equity Playbook

    Recorded live at ESSENCE Festival, FYH.News sits down with Congressman Troy Carter (LA) for a clear-eyed, straight-talk conversation on the future of health equity—and what families need to do now to stay protected. Rep. Carter breaks down the impact of recent federal policy changes, including Medicaid cuts slated to begin in 2027, and explains how individuals and families can prepare. From redetermination requirements to work or volunteer hour rules, he outlines the steps people can take to protect their coverage. The conversation also tackles environmental justice in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” strategies for combating health misinformation, protections against emerging COVID variants, and a practical explanation of reconciliation vs. appropriations—what sets the budget versus what actually funds programs. At its core, this episode is about civic engagement, prevention, and why community advocacy still moves the needle. What You’ll Learn: • How to protect your Medicaid coverage, including reapplying every six months  • How 80 hours per month of work or volunteering can help meet requirements  • The “3 Cs” strategy: Congress, Courts, and Community—and how you can engage  • Why environmental justice and preventive screenings matter in high-risk areas  • The difference between reconciliation and appropriations in federal budgeting  • Practical public-health habits during respiratory virus surges  • Why becoming a “health voter” is key to long-term equity This is a must-listen for advocates, families, and community leaders determined to stay informed—and stay loud. Resources: More equity-focused coverage and updates: fyh.news Programs and tools from the National Minority Quality Forum: nmqf.org

    23 min

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    What Is the Importance of Representation in Clinical Trials?

    In this insightful episode of For Your Health News, Dr. Friedson, Director of Health Economics in the Milken Institute’s Research Department, joins the podcast to explore why representation and demographic balance in clinical trials are essential to better health outcomes. Dr. Friedson explains how gaps in participation can lead directly to gaps in treatment—when research populations don’t reflect real-world communities, the data guiding care may miss critical differences in response, risk, and effectiveness. The conversation dives into the economic and public health implications of underrepresentation, why diversity in trials strengthens science, and how more inclusive research design can help close persistent health disparities. If you care about equitable access to innovation and evidence-based care that works for everyone, this episode is a must-listen. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why demographic balance in clinical trials improves treatment accuracy  • How knowledge gaps in research lead to treatment gaps in care  • The economic and policy implications of underrepresentation  • What institutions can do to improve diversity in enrollment  • Why representation strengthens both science and trust Join us for this important conversation on advancing equity through better research. For more health news that empowers communities, visit fyh.news

    10 min

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    How Can Emerging Technologies Improve Health Care?

    In this forward-looking episode of For Your Health News, Dr. Sebastian Garcia-Saiso, Director of Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health at PAHO/WHO, joins the podcast to explore how emerging technologies are transforming healthcare across the Americas. From artificial intelligence to telehealth and digital innovation, Dr. Garcia-Saiso breaks down how these tools are reshaping health systems—improving access, strengthening decision-making, and helping providers deliver more efficient, data-driven care. But innovation comes with responsibility. This conversation also addresses the ethical considerations, equity implications, and safeguards needed to ensure that technology reduces disparities rather than widening them. If you’re curious about the future of healthcare—and how global leaders are navigating the digital shift—this episode offers insight, clarity, and perspective. Learn more about PAHO/WHO and its work to improve and protect health across the Americas at paho.org. For more healthcare news that empowers minoritized communities, visit fyh.news

    13 min

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    Staying the Course: Dr. Tony Awojoodu on Kidney Health, Purpose, and Preventive Action

    In this impactful episode of FYH News, **Dr. Tony Awojoodu—2025 40 Under 40 honoree and leader at DaVita—**shares a deeply personal and practical perspective on kidney health, equity, and living with purpose. Dr. Awojoodu explains why kidney disease disproportionately affects communities of color and unpacks the systemic barriers that delay prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Drawing from his work serving patients with end-stage renal disease, he highlights the urgent need for earlier screening, community awareness, and proactive care. Beyond medicine, Dr. Awojoodu speaks to purpose-driven leadership and the power of time management—not just for productivity, but for protecting your health. From managing chronic conditions to prioritizing prevention, he makes the case that how we structure our time can literally save lives. Whether you're an advocate, caregiver, healthcare professional, or community leader, this conversation will leave you informed, motivated, and ready to act. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why kidney disease disproportionately impacts communities of color  • The systemic barriers that affect prevention and treatment  • The importance of early screening and proactive health management  • How purpose-driven living strengthens health outcomes  • Why time management is a public health strategy This episode challenges us to normalize conversations about wellness, prevention, and community strength—and to turn awareness into action. For more equity-focused health coverage, visit fyh.news

    14 min

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    Joel Bervell Demystifies Clinical Trials: Myths, Safety & How to Ask Your Doctor

    Recorded at the Global Black Economic Forum, this powerful FYH.News conversation features host Adjoa Kyerematen (NMQF) in dialogue with Joel Bervell—known widely as the “Medical Mythbuster.” Together, they break down the facts about clinical trials: what they are, how they work, why they matter, and why participation from Black and Brown communities remains disproportionately low. Joel walks listeners through the full research pipeline—from lab discoveries to phased human studies—while clarifying the history of Tuskegee and explaining the safeguards in place today, including informed consent, data protections, and federal diversity requirements in enrollment. This episode reframes clinical trials not as “guinea pig” medicine, but as access to cutting-edge care—and a pathway to better, more representative outcomes for everyone. What You’ll Learn: • Why participation from Black and Brown communities remains around 5%—and how representation changes outcomes  • How the clinical research pipeline works (lab → animal models → phased human studies)  • Today’s safety safeguards: informed consent, data protections, and diverse enrollment requirements  • Tuskegee clarified—what happened, what changed, and what to ask now  • The exact questions to ask your doctor about trials for your specific condition  • Real-world examples in lupus and cancer  • How primary care providers and advocacy groups can help connect patients to credible trials  • The role of community science, research networks, and biobanks in advancing better care Key Takeaways: Clinical trials provide access to innovative treatments—not experimentation without protection.  Go into appointments prepared: “Are there clinical trials for my specific condition? If not, who can we ask?” Stay current on preventive care (mammograms, A1C, PSA, and other screenings) to help close care gaps and qualify sooner for opportunities. For more equity-focused health coverage and empowering resources, visit fyh.news

    16 min
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The For Your Health News Podcast explores the issues shaping health and healthcare in communities of color. Through conversations with experts, advocates, and community leaders, the podcast breaks down complex health topics, highlights inequities, and shares solutions that put people first.

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