Taunya Stewart woke up feeling strangely hot. Her body felt taut, as though she would pop if someone were to touch her. “My first thought ... Read More
Heart Health
Changing F.A.C.E.S: Early Signs & Symptoms Of Heart Failure Every Woman Should Know
Heart failure occurs when something damages the heart muscle or lessens its ability to pump effectively, the Harvard Heart Letter, published ... Read More
The Association of Black Cardiologists Issues Summary Of Recommendations On Improving Health Care Access For Minority & High-Risk Populations
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has issued Improving Health Care Access for Minority and High-Risk Populations; a summary of ... Read More
STUDY: Most Americans Are Afraid To Perform CPR In An Emergency
Only half of Americans can be counted on to perform CPR in an emergency, a new survey finds. Even more – 61 percent – worry they could ... Read More
Confusion Over New Guidelines For Blacks Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Meds
U.S. medical organizations have conflicting guidelines on the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in blacks, a new study ... Read More
Science Or Science Fiction: Popular Diet Myths Debunked
Turn on the TV, listen to the radio or go on the Internet. Eventually, you're going to come across some "late-breaking news" about a new ... Read More
6 Simple Ways To Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans, and if you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to die ... Read More
Beef, Bacon, Sugary Drinks & Too Much Salt Tied To Half Of U.S. Deaths
Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes in the United States are associated with diets that skimp on certain foods ... Read More
Protect Your Heart From Sneaky Added Sugars
You’re probably aware that consuming large amounts of added sugars are associated with overweight, obesity, and diabetes. But it might ... Read More
Legendary Jazz Singer, Al Jarreau, Dead At 76
Talented singer Alwin Lopez "Al" Jarreau is internationally known for his ability to sing many styles, from scat singing to his talent of ... Read More
Laila Ali: “I Never Want To Fail Myself”
A decade removed from her championship boxing career, Laila Ali is back in the ring. Only now she’s using her passion and dedication to take ... Read More
Detroit Man Survives Heart Failure After Doctor Tells Him “If You Had Waited One More Week You Would Have Been Dead”
Protecting his health never entered the mind of James Young II during his 20s and 30s. Exercise ended with his school years, and his diet ... Read More