The Association of Black Cardiologists is urging renewed attention to the disparities in cardiovascular health that continue to affect Black Americans, despite overall cardiovascular deaths declining nationwide, and has launched the Cardiovascular Desert Initiative to provide education and access to care in areas with limited or no cardiologists.
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Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of U.S. Deaths
Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes continuing to affect more than 180 million Americans by 2050.
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What Black Folks Say About Weight Loss Meds and the Holidays
Branneisha Cooper was terrified of attending her first holiday gathering after starting Mounjaro. The 28-year-old started the injectable medication on Nov. 2, 2022, just a few weeks before Thanksgiving. “I […]
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Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In response to a relentless surge in obesity rates nationwide, a powerful alliance of leading consumer advocates, aging experts, and public […]