The American Heart Association held its Red Dress concert in NYC, including a special appearance by cardiac arrest survivor Damar Hamlin.

PLEASE EXPLAIN THE JOINT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION FOR THE “KNOW DIABETES BY HEART” INITIATIVE? There are around 30 million Americans with diabetes, but only about half recognize their risk for heart disease. Last year, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association launched a collaborative initiative […]

Dr. Sherita Hill Golden has nearly 25 years of experience specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism as well as internal medicine. She currently serves as a professor of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine and she is vice president and Chief Diversity Officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Know Diabetes […]

Soap star Kristoff St. John passed away in February after his ongoing struggles with alcohol abuse reportedly contributed to heart disease. According to The Blast, “St. John died from hypertrophic heart disease, but investigators noted his heart muscle had “myocardial bridging,” and showed signs of alcohol abuse. The death is categorized as an accident.” As reported, […]

According to new research cancer is becoming the leading cause of death for the wealthy. Previously it was heart disease. The shift is reportedly due to the big breakthroughs in treatment and technology for hearty disease. Cancer isn’t seeing the same improvement. But heart disease is expected to remain the top killer of the poor […]

Carbon Monoxide has a reputation of doing harm and even taking lives. But, a new study shows that this gas can actually help save lives. A new implant that releases tiny amounts of the gas into clogged arteries could help them stay clear. It could be a new way to fight heart disease. Don’t Miss […]

WHAT CAN YOU EAT TO DECREASE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE? A heart-healthy diet is one which is low in carbohydrates, cholesterol, and saturated fats but high in fiber, protein, and ‘good’ fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. A vegetarian diet which follows these principles is healthiest, however diets which include lean meats can also […]

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  Dr. William A. Cooper, M.D. is the founding medical director of Cardiovascular Surgery at WellStar Health Systems which is rated among the top 15% of cardiac surgery programs in the U.S. He graduated from the 6-year BA/MD program from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed postgraduate training in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery […]

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Heart disease has always existed in my family. My grandfather, whom I adored and loved deeply, was a sufferer of heart disease toward the latter…

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Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, television producer and talk show host Queen Latifah looks mean in green in NBC’s adaptation of The Wiz Live! (she’s “The…

Since 2009, Dr. Paul Underwood has been a medical director at Boston Scientific, a global company that develops and distributes minimally invasive implantable medical devices such as cardiac stents, pacemakers, defibrillators and heart valves. He is also the medical director for Close the Gap, a Boston Scientific solution-oriented health equity initiative committed to eliminating cardiovascular health […]