In 1989, she commanded all of us to ‘hail the Queen’ with her debut album, and Queen L-A-T-I-F-A-H has been in command ever since. Queen ... Read More
Heart Health
Can Sex Really Trigger Cardiac Arrest?
It's a common Hollywood trope -- an older guy is having enthusiastic sex with a gal half his age when he suddenly flops over dead. But in ... Read More
Chocolate Prescription? 3 Diseases That Chocolate Fights
Chocolate and products made from cocoa have been eaten by human beings in various cultures for many centuries. Although some anecdotal ... Read More
After Her Daughter’s Stroke At 17, Mom Says Caregiving Is ‘An Honor’
Jasmine Harris had a stroke six months before her high school graduation. It started with a headache a couple days before Christmas. The ... Read More
Black Licorice: A Halloween Treat That Can Play Tricks On Your Heart
When it comes to black licorice, most people either love it or hate it. Black licorice enthusiasts wait patiently for Halloween to satisfy ... Read More
New AHA Guidelines May Help Doctors Identify Risk Of Cardiac Arrest Deaths
It’s hard to predict sudden cardiac arrest. For people whose heart unexpectedly stops beating, roughly half didn’t have any earlier ... Read More
Why Creating A Culture Of Health Is Key For Saving African American Hearts
While heart disease and stroke — and deaths from those diseases — have declined in the United States in recent decades, those advances have ... Read More
Cholesterol In The Blood: What You Need To Know
Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many ... Read More
Queen Latifah Helps Launch “What The HF?” Heart Quiz
Heart failure (HF) kills thousands of people each year. But, the chronic, progressive condition can be managed if it’s diagnosed and treated ... Read More
Mental Illness, Heart Disease On The Rise Globally
Although people are living longer worldwide, deaths related to heart disease, conflict and terrorism are on the rise, according to a Global ... Read More
Hearts Of Pregnant Women With Preeclampsia May Thicken After Delivery
Women who develop a dangerous elevation in blood pressure during pregnancy may develop thickened heart tissue soon after delivery, a new ... Read More
Eating For Heart Health With Diabetes
Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, when compared to people without diabetes, ... Read More