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Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

Rates of heart disease and cardiac events in women are often underestimated. eternalcreative/iStock via Getty Images by Amy Huebschmann, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus...

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

Smoking changes the bacterial composition of the mouth. Westend61/Getty Images by Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology,...

Big Pharma’s monopoly on Ozempic threatens access to diabetes drug in communities of color

    by Andre Johnson Black Americans suffer from obesity at disproportionate rates, but the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic isn’t available in many inner-city neighborhoods. An obscure industry...

Heart health is dependent on knowledge: Global study reveals what information cardiac patients need to thrive

New research highlights the need for comprehensive patient education to meet the diverse needs of heart patients. (Shutterstock) by Gabriela Ghisi, University of Toronto A new...

Black Voices, Black Bodies: Life in the age of Ozempic

Fitness instructor DJ Rock at OutBox Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y. STEPHANIE MEI-LING FOR STAT   How do Black people feel about their health, the new obesity...

Anti-obesity meds can reduce health disparities and save Black lives

by Jonathan Kinloch, Wayne County Commissioner (District 2)  Over 35% of adults in Michigan are living with obesity, including 42% of Black adults. Obesity disproportionately impacts...

How do pacemakers and defibrillators work?

Electrocardiograms, or ECGs, record the electrical activity of your heart. Randy Faris/The Image Bank via Getty Images  A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical...

Strange feelings in your legs and feet? You probably want to ask your doctor about it

Getty Images Stock Photo (NewsUSA) - For older Americans who smoke or have diabetes or high blood pressure, leg pain could signal a problem with...

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

Cannabis smoke shares many of the same toxins and carcinogens as tobacco smoke. Tunatura/iStock via Getty Images Plus by Beth Cohen, University of California, San Francisco Though...

Panel recommends against taking vitamin E or beta carotene supplements

Consuming an ample supply of fresh fruits and vegetables is still a tried and true way of getting vitamins and minerals and achieving lasting...

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