Heart health for women has a blind spot and it is quietly becoming a crisis
The image most people carry of a heart attack victim is a man. Chest clutched, jaw tight, pain spreading down the left arm. It is a portrait shaped by decades of medical dramas and public health campaigns, and it has done a quiet kind of damage by leaving an enormous population largely out of the […]
New cholesterol guidelines every adult over 30 should read
For decades, heart disease has been treated as a condition of old age something to worry about later, not now. But new guidelines released jointly by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and several other leading health organizations are making a pointed shift: earlier prevention, earlier screening, and earlier treatment, beginning as […]
Exploring the potential of statins in cancer prevention
Statins, widely known for managing cholesterol levels, may have a new role in cancer prevention. A recent study highlights the potential of statin therapy in preventing inflammatory-related cancers, with a focus on pancreatic cancer. The link between inflammation and cancer Chronic inflammation is a known risk factor for various types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer. […]
5 effective medications to treat heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death amongst the black community, affecting thousands of individuals each year. Managing this condition requires lifestyle changes, but medications play a critical role in treatment. Here, we explore five effective medications commonly prescribed to treat heart disease, detailing their functions, benefits, and potential side effects. Introduction […]