Stroke survivor vows to 'live life again'
May 29, 2018
Gerardo Lucio has fully recovered from the severe stroke he had last November. But the experience, which still haunts him, inspired him to grow even closer to his children.
Health Disparities News
South Asians' high risk of cardiovascular disease has been hidden by a lack of data
May 24, 2018
South Asians living in the U.S. are more likely to die from heart disease than the general population. But this risk has been largely hidden by a lack of data, researchers say.
Efforts underway to increase diversity in the medical field
May 21, 2018
Experts say increasing cultural diversity in the medical profession, cardiology in particular, could help reduce higher rates of cardiovascular disease seen in minority populations.
Investing in community-based entrepreneurs to overcome health disparities
May 17, 2018
Community environments play an important role in health outcomes. People living just 5 miles apart can in some cases have a difference in life expectancy of more than 20 years due to factors such as economic stability, education, societal influences and health care.
More attention should be paid to heart health of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, study suggests
Mar 20, 2018
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more likely than heterosexuals to have poor cardiovascular health, a new study suggests.
9 African American pioneers in medicine
Feb 22, 2018
For Black History Month, we highlight some notable figures whose contributions to medicine date back to the American Revolutionary War.
More than half of all African-Americans have high blood pressure under new diagnostic guidelines
Nov 14, 2017
Well over half of all African-American adults will be classified as having high blood pressure under new streamlined diagnostic guidelines released this week, illuminating the heavy burden of cardiovascular disease in the population.
Heart attacks in women undertreated, experts say
Jan 25, 2016
Heart attacks in women can have different causes and risks than in men, according to a new scientific statement. But most concerning to experts is that women are being undertreated.