Sunday, September 29, 2024

Distinction Between Heart Attacks and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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by Kenny Anderson Recently I had a discussion with a friend who highlighted a question to me of “why so many Blacks in their early 50’s and ...

Black Heart Disease Epidemic!

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According to recent 2024 data from the American Heart Association, 60% of Black American adults have heart disease, and heart disease death ...
Friday, July 5, 2024

Blacks Have A Lot of Heart Disease But Few Black Heart Doctors

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Recent data from the American Heart Association shows around 60% of Black American adults have heart disease, and heart disease death rates ...
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Report on Medical Access Finds One-Third of Black Americans Live in ‘Cardiology Deserts’

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by Elaine Chen Many Black Americans would have to travel across county lines just to find an open spot with a cardiologist, a new analysis...
Friday, October 27, 2023

Heart Disease Targets Black Americans and Poverty, Unemployment Are Big Reasons Why

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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter What researchers call 'social factors' are largely responsible for Black Americans having a greater...

New VCU-led Research Shows How Stress From Racism Influences Disparities in Heart Health

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By Olivia Trani Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet the risk of death from this condition differs by race ...
Saturday, July 15, 2023

Lifestyle Marker Found in Black Adults May Signal Stroke Risk

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An organic compound called gluconic acid could serve as a way to identify high blood pressure and stroke risk in Black adults, early researc...