The signs that your heart is in trouble aren’t always easy to identify. In fact, there are a few physical changes that you could be ignoring ... Read More
Heart Failure
Beloved ‘ER’ Actor Dies at 55
Actor Dearon "Deezer D" Thompson, best known for his role as Nurse Malik McGrath on the iconic NBC medical drama ER, has died. He was ... Read More
4 Signs You Are Headed For Heart Failure
February might be the shortest month of the year, but it gives us a lot to celebrate. You may have plans for Black History Month or plan a ... Read More
Battling Transthyretin (TTR) Cardiac Amyloidosis? Learn More About Your Treatment Options
1 in 25 Blacks is stricken with the Val122Ile mutation in the transthyretin gene that results in an age-dependent, late-onset ... Read More
Can Your Marital Status Affect Your Odds of Dying From Heart Failure?
According to a large British study, your gender and marital status could tell clues about your risk of dying of heart failure. The study ... Read More
New Therapy May Combat Rare Genetic Disorder, Amyloidosis
Transthyretin (TTR) mutations known to cause cardiac amyloidosis include V122 which is found almost exclusively in Blacks at a prevalence of ... Read More
15 Quick Snacks That Burn Belly Fat
Let's be honest: you want results and you want them right now. With belly fat, it's not just about working out, eating healthy plays a big ... Read More
Mom Hears Deceased Son’s Heartbeat Inside 4-Year-Old Girl
Having your child die before you is one of the worst nightmares for any parent. But for one particular mother, she turned her nightmare into ... Read More
Shingles – The Itch You Don’t Want to Scratch
This fall I got a Shingles vaccination. As a 68 year-old, it was recommended by my primary care physician during my physical. However, she ... Read More
One Man’s Journey To A Rare Disease Diagnosis
Imagine if what you thought were common features of aging were actually signs and symptoms of a life-threatening disease? That’s what ... Read More
Black Men And Heart Failure: How To Beat It This Summer
Summer is finally here and with Men's Health Month just passing, it's the perfect time to have real conversations with the special guys in ... Read More
Many Heart Failure Patients Might Safely Reduce Use of Diuretics
When suffering from heart failure it's common for patients to take drugs called diuretics to rid the body of excess fluid buildup that can ... Read More