Donnese Tyler's schedule was chock-full. With a husband, two sons, a demanding job in contracts management and a reluctance to say no to ... Read More
Heart Health
‘Flava In Ya Ear’ Hip-Hop Star Craig Mack Cause of Death Revealed
Former New York rapper Craig Mack, best known for his 90s smash hit single "Flava In Ya Ear," passed away at age 46, in March of 2018. ... Read More
A Cardiologist Explains: Cultivating Heart-Healthy Living
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa dives deep into how your diet can influence blood pressure. She emphasizes the dangers of high sodium intake and the ... Read More
What Black People Should Know About Heart Disease Risk
Heart disease is an all-encompassing term that’s used to describe several conditions that affect your heart. The most common one is coronary ... Read More
What Black Cancer Patients Should Know About Heart Damage After Treatment
As a cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, one of my primary goals is to ensure cancer patients and survivors understand and ... Read More
11 Tips To Be Healthy For Life & Not Just A Moment
Anyone can make a healthy lifestyle change for life. However, most people only do it when they are forced to – medical reasons such as heart ... Read More
10 Foods That Naturally Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol sends many of our people to the doctor for medication. As they say, "Let thy food be thy medicine." Here's a list of 10 ... Read More
5 Life-Saving CPR Tips That Could Save Your Family
Cardiac arrest is a silent killer, especially in underrepresented communities, but it doesn't have to be. BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. ... 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
Waiting For Takeoff, Her Heart Stopped. Flight Attendants Came to the Rescue.
Vonnie Gaither hated leaving a reunion of extended family in Baltimore. Still, she had to tear herself away to start the trek back home to ... 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