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  • S6E7: Planet of the Primates: Monkeys, Mayhem & Medical Testing

    👀 Dogs sniffing cancer. Monkeys on the run. Mice with mammoth DNA.

    Welcome to your new favorite science horror-comedy — aka, this week’s Hood Health Report.


    We’re breaking down what animal testing really looks like today — the ethics, the escape stories, and the wild innovations that are either amazing… or terrifying.


    💉 Tap in. Science is out here cutting up.It’s giving “Planet of the Apes” meets “Black Mirror” — but somehow real life.

    #BlackHealthMatters #ScienceGoneWild #MonkeyBusiness


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    20 min
  • S6E6: Supacell Vibes: Real Science, Real Hope for Sickle Cell

    🧬 Sickle cell is one of the most painful, life-altering diseases. And now, gene therapy might have just flipped the script.


    We’re talking exa-cel (CASGEVY®), the NHS rollout in England, and what this means for Black health worldwide.


    💉 Tap in to hear what science, melanin, and a lil’ Supacell energy have in common.


    #HoodHealthReport #SickleCellAwareness #MelaninSupercure #SickleCellCure #BlackHealthMatters #GeneTherapy2025



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    18 min
  • S6E5: Scrollin’ and Strugglin’: The Mental Health Side of Social Media

    📱 Is social media ruining our mental health—or just reflecting it?

    This week on the Hood Health Report, we sit down with Kanesha Moore to talk about anxiety, body image, burnout, and why Gen Z might be the most connected and disconnected generation yet. From lawsuits to Gabb phones to digital despair—this one gets real.


    💬 Tap in and ask yourself: Can you really log off and stay sane?


    #HoodHealthReport #MentalHealthMatters #SocialMediaCrisis


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    36 min
  • S6E4: From Affordable Care to Don’t Care Anymore w/ Andrea Jacobo

    The U.S. healthcare system just got messier.

    Trump’s second term is rolling back DEI, reproductive rights, and public health protections. RFK Jr. is spreading vaccine misinformation, and a healthcare CEO was literally gunned down in the middle of Manhattan — and people have thoughts.

    This week on Hood Health Report, we break down what these major changes mean for real folks like us.


    👀 Tap in before the next executive order hits.


    #HoodHealthReport #HealthcarePolicy #BlackHealthMatters

    50 min
  • S6E3: Snack Surges?! Dynamic Pricing Gone Wild

    First it was airline and concert tickets, then Ubers. Now it’s burgers, eggs, and bread?! This week, the Hood Health Report exposes the truth behind dynamic food pricing and what happens when tech meets your pantry. Spoiler alert: your wallet may already be suffering.


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    33 min
  • S6E2: Sippin’ Solutions: When Your Health Comes in a Teacup

    🌿 What do healing, hustle, and hibiscus have in common? This week we’re chatting with Stephanie Annette of Hackberry Tea Co., a Memphis-based herbologist blending knowledge, culture, and wellness—one tea at a time. If you think herbs are just for garnish... think again.

    📺 Sip along — hit play now!


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    28 min
  • S6E1: From White Coats to Wi-Fi: Welcome to the Future of Healthcare

    Alexa, Am I Sick?

    Are robots taking over your check-ups? This week on the Hood Health Report, we dive into the rise (and fall?) of AI-powered CarePods. Are they the future of healthcare or just tech gone too far? Tune in before your next doctor’s appointment turns into a FaceTime with a robot!


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    ‪Memphis Voyager Article: https://memphisvoyager.com/interview/life-work-with-kavindra-kayvee-ferguson-thaxton-of-memphis-tn/


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    25 min
  • S5E8: The Great DEI Debate: Equity's Enemies

    Affirmative Reaction: The Plot Twist No One Saw Coming! Forget soap operas—this DEI debate has more plot twists! Join us as we dive into lawsuits, counter-lawsuits, and the surprising ways universities are reimagining diversity...or not. It’s messy, it’s spicy, and you won't believe where this goes!

    33 min
  • S5E7: Ovaries Overload: Women's Rights Under Fire

    Womb Raider: The Sequel No One Asked For! The Supreme Court’s got us in a time machine, y'all! We’re going back to when our grandmothers had to fight for reproductive rights. Tune in as we dig into the latest rollback on women’s rights and ask the burning question: Who gave them the right to mess with our rights?


    38 min
  • S5E6 | FICO Fiasco: Unmasking Your Credit Score

    Credit Scores: Gatekeepers of Wealth and Opportunity

    Credit scores play a crucial role in determining access to loans, housing, and even employment. In this episode of "Hood Health Report," we discuss how credit scores can either open doors to opportunities or reinforce economic disparities. Learn about the systemic issues within the current credit scoring models and how initiatives like Experian Boost are attempting to level the playing field.


    ⏰ Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction: Meet KV and Celine

    01:15 - Personal stories about our first jobs

    03:30 - The history of child labor in the U.S.

    10:20 - Modern laws and ongoing debates

    15:45 - Our take: Balancing work and life as a teen

    


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    47 min

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Having casual, chill conversations about important health topics and current events.