Pamela Thomas had always received a perfect bill of health, but at age 38, Thomas’ life changed. She became one of roughly 5.5 million Americans diagnosed with congestive heart failure.... (Continue reading)
Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise are contributing to an epidemic of chronic, preventable diseases that are alarming for the future health of the nation and for African Americans in particular, according to a new report.... (Continue reading)
Karen Chambers, the director of product development for IMAN Cosmetics in New York City—and an ordained interfaith minister—had just finished her seminary thesis in May 2009, when her primary doctor called to tell her that she had diabetes. She was... (Continue reading)
As Americans are expressing interest in bettering their health, the African American community remains stagnant on health improvements, says Dr. Christopher J.W.B. Leggett, director of cardiology at Medical Associates of North Georgia. In addition, a study done by the American... (Continue reading)