Cardiovascular Health

heart attack

5 ways heart attacks harm Black women more

The story of heart disease in Black women reflects broader patterns of health inequality in America. Medical records reveal that cardiovascular problems strike earlier, hit

Phenylephrine

This weight loss drug reduces heart failure risk

A weight loss medication is showing remarkable promise in treating one of America’s most serious health conditions. New research reveals that Zepbound, already celebrated for

teeth, flossing

Skip flossing? Your heart might be in danger

That string of dental floss sitting in your bathroom drawer might be more important than you think. While most people associate flossing with keeping their

high blood pressure

Why women get worse heart disease care than men

A troubling reality lurks within the halls of hospitals and medical practices across the globe: women with heart disease consistently receive different treatment than men

sleep

Hidden dangers lurking behind nightly snoring

What many consider a simple bedtime nuisance might actually serve as an alert system for serious health conditions. Sleep specialists reveal that snoring, affecting millions

family

Black men face hidden heart disease battle in America

In a bustling clinic in downtown Atlanta, Dr. Marcus Richardson witnesses firsthand the silent crisis that’s reshaping Black communities across America. As cardiovascular disease continues

Calcium

Diabetes drugs slash heart attack risk remarkably

When researchers at Henry Ford Medical Center began examining medical records of over 7,000 stroke survivors, they discovered something extraordinary about common diabetes medications. Their