Vascular disease is a critical health issue affecting millions of Americans, but it disproportionately impacts Black communities due to a ... Read More
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This Heart Health Clinical Trial Just Wants You to Exercise for 6 Months
Surviving cancer is a journey marked by challenges, including the risk of heart disease, especially for Black and survivors. Physical ... Read More
A Black Morehouse Doctor Will Receive This Prestigious Clinical Trial Award
Dr. Herman A. Taylor Jr., M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, a renowned cardiologist and researcher at Morehouse School of Medicine, will be awarded the ... Read More
This Heart Study Was Made by Black Doctors Just for Black Patients
In order to create better drugs for Black Americans, our participation in clinical trials and studies is crucial. In a recent Patient Pulse ... Read More
15 Foods Secretly High in Salt
While a little salt can do wonders for a meal’s flavor, too much of it can increase your risk of developing an enlarged heart muscle, ... Read More
Genes or Lifestyle? How Your Path to Obesity Influences Your Heart Health
You might already know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of various health conditions, including heart disease. However, ... Read More
How Does Being Overweight Harm the Heart?
Want to know your vulnerability to heart disease? Like it or not, one of the best ways to know is to get on the scale. If you're unhappy ... Read More
Why Losing Weight Is a Win for Your Heart—Even If It Doesn’t Last
Losing weight can be a challenging journey, and it's understandable if you feel discouraged when some of the pounds you worked hard to shed ... Read More
Why Belly Fat is a Bigger Threat to Your Heart Than You Realize
You might think that only those who are overweight need to worry about heart health, but extra padding around your belly can spell trouble ... Read More
Ladies, Your Body Shape Could Be Putting You At Risk For Heart Attacks
Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size ... Read More
LA Rams Partners to Provide Free Heart Health Screenings to Fans
On Sunday, June 9th, the Los Angeles Rams football team collaborated with Edwards Lifesciences for a heart health awareness event called On ... Read More
6 Heart Disease Symptoms Black Women Should Look For
Although men and women can experience chest pressure that feels like an elephant sitting across the chest, women can experience a heart ... Read More