
Salt sensitivity puts more than 5 million lives at risk
You’ve been told to cut back on salt your entire life, but nobody ever explained why that advice hits some people like a freight train
You’ve been told to cut back on salt your entire life, but nobody ever explained why that advice hits some people like a freight train
In medical circles, the liver is often hailed as the body’s most resilient organ, a biochemical marvel capable of processing toxins, producing vital proteins, and
At Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Buckhead, cardiac nurse practitioner Cindy Milligan sees the devastating consequences of heart disease every day. Working on the advanced heart
The light filters softly through the windows of Dr. Donna Patterson’s health spa in McDonough, Georgia, where she has built a practice dedicated to addressing
In the humid July afternoons of his childhood in rural Ivanhoe, North Carolina, while other boys played outside, Melvin Echols could be found indoors, sweating
How informed advocacy and community resources are transforming asthma care The health summit stage grew quiet as a mother described equipping her infant’s car seat
The liver, that quiet workhorse of the human body, serves as both filtration system and metabolic powerhouse. Yet for many in the African American community,
In the bright, sterile halls of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Buckhead, cardiac nurse practitioner Cindy Milligan has witnessed a recurring scene that has become all
New research reveals surprising brain reactions that could explain why some diet plans fail A trip down the sweetener aisle at any grocery store reveals
Charles T. Folsom Jr. brings over 35 years of healthcare experience to the conversation about improving healthcare access through technology. As a registered nurse at
Dr. Donna Patterson, a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of healthcare experience, shares her expertise on heart health with a focus on the
The human body sends signals when something is wrong, but too often these warnings go unnoticed or misunderstood. For the African American community, this oversight
Dr. Melvin Echols, a cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine, brings both professional expertise and personal insight to addressing critical
Dr. Melvin Echols, Associate Professor of Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the American College of Cardiology
African Americans face unique health challenges shaped by both genetic factors and social determinants of health. Research consistently shows higher rates of heart disease, diabetes,
In a compelling interview with Health IQ, Dr. Rachel Delsarte emerges as a passionate advocate for transforming heart health outcomes in the African American community.
The human kidneys—each roughly the size of a fist and weighing about a quarter pound—perform the Herculean task of filtering approximately 150 quarts of blood
African Americans face a substantially higher risk of developing serious kidney conditions compared to other demographic groups. This disparity stems partly from genetic factors, specifically
With over 40 years of dedicated service in pediatric care, Dr. Cheryl Kendall has become a cornerstone of children’s healthcare in Atlanta. As the founder
Dr. Rachel Delsarte, a board-certified family medicine physician from Atlanta, brings a holistic approach to addressing one of the most pressing health concerns in the