Heart disease is a leading cause of death among Black Americans, but it can be prevented by taking charge of one’s health, interviewing doctors, building a support network, educating oneself, and knowing one’s numbers.
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How getting ill in Mexico saved my life
Blood clots can form deep within the veins of the legs and travel through the body, potentially causing serious maladies such as stroke and death, so it is important to pay attention to symptoms and seek medical treatment if suspected.
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Blood clot awareness group to tour Southern Black churches
The National Blood Clot Alliance is launching a six-city bus tour to raise awareness of blood clots and their impact on the Black community, with a focus on preventing blood clots, identifying warning signs, and managing the condition.
Posted inBaltimore News
Delta women shed light on human trafficking, domestic abuse at self-defense workshop
The Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted a physical and mental health workshop to address domestic violence, human trafficking, self-care, and self-defense, in partnership with the House Of Ruth Maryland, Araminta, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Posted inBooks
Five books to read this year on the remarkable Dr. Vivien Thomas
Dr. Vivien Thomas, a pioneering figure in medical history, developed groundbreaking techniques in heart surgery without formal medical training and worked alongside Dr. Alfred Blalock at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University.
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10 benefits of a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, carbon footprint, risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and improving gut health, athletic performance, and arthritis pain.
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Legislation aims to bridge heart health disparities and improve outcomes for all
The HEARTS Act and the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 are two key pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing cardiovascular health across the United States, particularly in marginalized communities, by promoting education, training, and access to care.
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A time to grieve: Loss is often heavy on the heart
Grief is a natural emotional response to loss, encompassing feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and despair, and can manifest differently for each person, often causing physical and emotional challenges.
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After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Cheryl Stokes, CEO of a leadership development business, shares her experience with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition in which the heart muscle weakens during or right after pregnancy, and how she learned to take better care of herself and her family.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland spent big on youth mental health – but then the budget crisis hit
Maryland’s youth mental health program, which supports behavioral health services for over 58,000 students, is facing a significant funding cut, potentially threatening its future and the well-being of its participants.
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Links, Incorporated presents free Black Family Wellness Expo in Silver Spring
The Silver Spring Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting a FREE Black Family Wellness Expo on March 21, 2025, aimed at reducing health and economic disparities in the Black community.
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CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies
The Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the removal of websites and key public health datasets, as well as a purge of the federal public health workforce, affecting its ability to respond to emerging health challenges.