heart disease Archives

Heart Disease Treatment and Prevention

There are many options to combat heart disease and reduce its risks, including medication, lifestyle changes, and surgery.

My IMessengerFebruary 18, 2024

By Special to the AFRO The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our...

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The occasion of celebrating 50 years of hip-hop provides a moment to consider some of the outcomes of systemic barriers to health and wellness,...

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Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D.Internal Medicine – Cardiology If you have a bottle of fish oil pills at home, it’s likely that a claim...

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About 47% of adults age 30 or older have some form of gum disease, also called periodontal disease, and the risk increases with age. At minimum,...

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60% of people who have diabetes also have high blood pressure. High blood sugar can increase your chance of getting high blood pressure. If...

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