Dr. Keith Ferdinand Addresses Heart Health In The Black Community (Video)
by Dr. Keith Ferdinand
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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 therapy. New research shows the gene therapy didn’t just prevent heart failure, a condition disproportionately affecting Black Americans, from worsening in four read more about This Heart Failure Gene Therapy May Be on It’s Way to Clinical Trials
Protect Yourself: Holidays Are Peak Time for Heart Attacks
The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it can also be hard on the heart. Statistics show that the United States experiences more heart attack deaths between Christmas and New Year’s Day than at any other read more about Protect Yourself: Holidays Are Peak Time for Heart Attacks
This Heart Health Clinical Trial Just Wants You to Exercise for 6 Months
Surviving cancer is a journey marked by challenges, including the risk of heart disease, especially for Black and survivors. Physical activity is a powerful tool to reduce these risks, yet many cancer survivors struggle to incorporate regular exercise into their read more about This Heart Health Clinical Trial Just Wants You to Exercise for 6 Months
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 a 75-year-old one. Many issues, both genetic and environmental, affect how we age. The most widespread condition affecting read more about The 12 Most Common Health Problems for People 55+
A Black Morehouse Doctor Will Receive This Prestigious Clinical Trial Award
Dr. Herman A. Taylor Jr., M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, a renowned cardiologist and researcher at Morehouse School of Medicine, will be awarded the prestigious Clinical Research Prize by the American Heart Association on November 17. This recognition underscores his groundbreaking work read more about A Black Morehouse Doctor Will Receive This Prestigious Clinical Trial Award
Top 5 Worst Foods for Heart Health
Maintaining heart health is crucial for overall well-being, and diet plays a significant role in supporting cardiovascular function. Certain foods can have detrimental effects on heart health, contributing to conditions like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and increased risk read more about Top 5 Worst Foods for Heart Health