Sherman Hemsley, the star of The Jeffersons and Amen, recently died, and it was quickly determined that he died of natural causes. Many ... Read More
Heart Health
Study: Predominantly Black-Serving Hospitals Provide Poorer Care
Hospitals that mostly serve Black patients have worse mortality outcomes for both Black and White patients with three common conditions: ... Read More
Is Michael Clarke Duncan Going To Be Okay?
Michael Clarke Duncan, the actor best known for his performances in “The Green Mile”, “Daredevil”, and “Sin City”, is still recovering from ... Read More
Michael Clarke Duncan Suffers Cardiac Arrest
Michael Clarke Duncan, the actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role alongside Tom Hanks in The Green Mile, was rushed to an L.A. ... Read More
What Your Looks Say About Your Health
Is it true that bad looks can equal bad health? When your body is healthy, you tend to look attractive and more youthful. But oddly, people ... Read More
5 Dangerous Medical Myths
Myths can steer people toward illness, hardship and even death. From tetanus shots to colonoscopies, it's very easy to spread misinformation ... Read More
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