Simple, realistic strategies from women in cardiology show how small daily choices can make heart health feel far less overwhelming.
Heart health starts with realistic routines
Taking care of your heart sounds simple until real life gets involved. Between demanding careers, family responsibilities, late nights, restaurant meals and workouts that never seem to fit the…
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Dietitians break down what happens to your body when this humble fruit becomes a daily habit
There's a reason nutritionists keep coming back to the humble banana. While apples get the old adage about keeping doctors away, registered dietitians say bananas deserve their own moment in the spotlight — and the science backs them up.…
New research suggests your oral health could be quietly shaping your risk for stroke
Skipping the dentist might cost you more than a cavity. A growing body of research shows that poor oral health doesn't just threaten your teeth — it may be putting your brain at risk, too, and the numbers behind this connection…
Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step.
An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study.
Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…
The hidden crisis behind Black maternal mortality — and the resources fighting back.
Congratulations! Bringing a new life into the world ranks among life's most profound miracles, one that fills a household with joy and gratitude. But that same season can just as easily bring sadness, anxiety, and fear, and for Black mothers, those emotions often…
A parasite tied to shredded greens is spreading fast — and health officials say the numbers could still climb
A supplier's shredded iceberg lettuce has become the center of a growing food safety scare, with health officials now connecting it to a cyclosporiasis outbreak rippling through…
Health experts reveal why some of your daily vitamins might be doing more harm than good.
Anti-aging obsession usually points people toward serums, retinol and expensive dermatology visits. But what happens inside the body can matter just as much as what gets applied to the skin's surface. According to wellness experts, a handful of popular…
Five nourishing picks that may ease hormone imbalance, inflammation, and cravings — no extreme diet required.
An estimated five million women of reproductive age are living with polycystic ovary syndrome, and experts believe the real number is likely higher since PCOS so often goes undiagnosed. For Black women, the condition frequently brings additional health risks…
From plantation-era exploitation to menthol marketing, the tobacco industry has targeted Black Americans for generations. Now, a growing movement is pushing back.
The tobacco industry's relationship with Black America did not begin with advertising. It began with forced labor, centuries ago, when enslaved people cultivated tobacco on Southern plantations. What followed was not a break…
A 2017 breakthrough study is now driving scientific research that could one day restore your natural hair color.
Cancer Drugs and a Surprising Discovery
Something unexpected happened in 2017 that scientists are still talking about. Fourteen lung cancer patients enrolled in an immunotherapy…

