For Taelur Littlejohn, the birth of her child on January 2nd was supposed to be a joyous occasion. But just hours after returning home from ... Read More
Living with Heart Failure
‘The Scariest Year of My Life’: How I Survived Heart Failure and a Stroke
When Matt Lewis first experienced an unusual episode of dizziness and confusion while driving down the highway, he had no idea it was the ... Read More
Heart Health Clinical Trials: A Black Doctor’s Perspective
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death among Black Americans. Clinical trials are crucial in developing effective ... Read More
This Heart Failure Gene Therapy May Be on It’s Way to Clinical Trials
(HealthDay News) — Failing hearts nearly returned to full function in laboratory pigs after they received an experimental gene ... Read More
The 12 Most Common Health Problems for People 55+
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than ... Read More
Why Black Women Need to Weigh Themselves Every Day
Heart failure can progress slowly and quietly. To manage the condition, you must monitor your body carefully to know when something is ... Read More
It’s Not Too Late! 7 Ways to Reverse Heart Disease
If you have coronary artery disease, take heart. Although heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with the right ... Read More
How Different Types Of Blood Clots Feel
A blood clot in a vessel might have varying sensations depending on its location in the body. Clotting is essential to stem blood loss from ... Read More
Going Vegetarian? Here’s How it Will Impact Your Heart
As more people are advised to shun meat, a new study from Australia adds to evidence that a vegetarian diet can help improve heart ... Read More
How to Prepare For Wildfires & Hurricanes if You Have Heart Problems
Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky. As wildfire and ... Read More
12 Reasons Why It Feels Like Your Heart Rate Won’t Slow Down
Anxiety? Caffeine? More serious? Running the last few minutes of a race, preparing for a major presentation, or watching "Stranger ... Read More
After Misdiagnosis, Doctors Discovered Her Main Artery Was 99% Blocked
After a week of remote work in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Denise Castille was packing up her desk and preparing to leave for the airport to ... Read More
