Managing diabetes risk in Hispanic, Asian communities
Apr 17, 2020
Certain subgroups of Hispanics and Asians are more at risk for diabetes, but awareness can make a big difference.
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25 years after Oklahoma City bombing, victim's transformation offers hope during pandemic
Apr 16, 2020
In 1995, the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah building nearly took her life. She spent the next several years turning that life around.
Farms flourish and nourish in Philadelphia neighborhood
Apr 16, 2020
Kinship takes root within Urban Tree Connection program supplying residents with fresh food, agricultural know-how and historical perspective.
Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare
Apr 15, 2020
Black cardiologists' numbers don't match the importance of the role they could play in fighting heart disease among African Americans.
Breathing wildfire smoke may raise risk of cardiac arrest
Apr 15, 2020
The tiny toxic particles in the smoke can trigger a series of events in the body that endanger the heart, according to a new study.
Cut off from counseling during the coronavirus pandemic? There are options
Apr 14, 2020
Whether the challenge is addiction or something else, finding therapy can be tough while social distancing – but it can be done.
With symptoms blamed on stress, she pressed on – and learned the truth
Apr 14, 2020
A Philadelphia woman kept being told her problem was stress. But in her heart, she knew it was more.
Understanding the risky combination of diabetes and the coronavirus
Apr 13, 2020
People with diabetes need to be alert to the special risks COVID-19 poses.
Want to help overstressed ERs? Be safe at home
Apr 13, 2020
Cooped-up families and seniors can take steps to avoid accidents – and prevent trips to the emergency room during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is reducing stress the key to lowering heart disease among African Americans?
Apr 10, 2020
Chronic stress contributes to the heart disease burden for African Americans, but experts warn getting rid of it is easier said than done.
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