Myths can steer people toward illness, hardship and even death. From tetanus shots to colonoscopies, it's very easy to spread misinformation ... Read More
Heart Health
The ER: How To Tell If You Really Need To Go
Going to the emergency room has become a trend in the United States. More and more people are heading to emergency rooms rather than urgent ... Read More
Is Sex Safe After A Heart Attack?
Heart attack survivors are more likely to resume their sex lives if doctors reassure them it's safe, a new study shows. University of ... Read More
9 Out Of 10 Blacks With High Blood Pressure Will Suffer Early Heart Disease
High blood pressure is strongly associated with heart disease in black Americans, new research shows. Researchers looked at 161 people who ... Read More
Meditate Helps Your Heart Problems
The benefits of meditation may go beyond relaxing the mind. Putting your mind at ease with daily meditation may make your heart healthier, ... Read More
Chain Restaurants Fail To Meet Federal Nutrition Guidelines
Plenty of restaurants have been advertising their efforts to offer healthful choices, and it’s possible to eat carefully just about ... Read More
A Cholesterol-Lowering Android App?
For every 1% reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol, risk of heart disease drops by about 2%. Dr. Janet Brill’s new Cholesterol Down mobile app ... Read More
5 Lies To NEVER Tell Your Doctor
About a third of men and women in the United States admit to lying to their doctors, according to a 2010 survey. But keeping secrets can be ... Read More
Myths About Black Women & Heart Disease
When it comes to heart disease, health statistics tend to focus a lot on men and their particular health risks. But looking at the ... Read More
Whitney Houston’s Death: Is There A Cocaine-Heart Attack Connection?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The Los Angeles County Coroner recently released the official cause of Whitney Houston's tragic death - drowning. ... Read More
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Blacks At Risk For Heart Disease
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A common but frequently overlooked nutrient deficiency could be putting African-Americans at greater risk for heart ... Read More
Is Your Schedule Killing You?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Are you overworked and over-scheduled? Do you always feel pressed for time? If so, you are certainly not alone. Lack ... Read More