Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of deaths worldwide. Diet plays a significant role in heart health and can affect your risk of ... Read More
Heart Health
Football Legend & Coach Deion Sanders Has Toes Amputated
Former NFL pro and now celebrated Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders revealed that he had surgery to amputate two toes on his left foot ... Read More
Begin Now to Protect Your Heart as Clocks ‘Spring Forward’
The lost hour of sleep when clocks spring forward for daylight saving time on Sunday, March 13 can pose risks to your heart -- but there are ... Read More
Black Running Group Want Others to Follow in Their Healthy Footsteps
No matter how you look at them, Janita Poe and D. L. Dean are standout long-distance runners. Poe, 58, of Atlanta, estimates she's ... Read More
Swollen Thyroid: Here’s What To Do
Q: What is the treatment for a swollen thyroid? - J.J. A: A swollen thyroid gland is called a goiter. The thyroid gland produces thyroid ... Read More
Dr. Renee talks Heart Health with Dr. Catherine Harmon Toomer
Ask Dr. Renee talks with Dr. Catherine Harmon Toomer About Heart Health and Weight Loss Question: When the heart effectiveness is ... Read More
Combating Heart Disease in the Black Community
While heart disease is the leading cause of death for all men and women in the U.S., the risk of heart disease and stroke is even higher for ... Read More
Women Should Take These 3 Things to ‘Heart’
February is American Heart Month — the perfect time to remind women of three things they need to know about heart disease. It's ... Read More
The Legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the First Black Heart Surgeon
In July 1893, James Cornish was admitted to Chicago's Provident Hospital with a knife wound to his chest, stemming from a barroom brawl. He ... Read More
Can A Glass Of Wine A Day Keep A Heart Attack Away?
Sometimes, after a long day full of frustrations, stress and any other situation that caused discomfort, the only thing on your mind is a ... Read More
Heart Issues Have Affected 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Since Pandemic Began
Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested ... Read More
Heart-Healthy Cooking with Recipe Substitutions
Think about some of your favorite recipes. Do they include heavy cream by the cupful? Butter by the stick? Those meals may be tasty, but ... Read More