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Black Smokers Twice as Likely as White Peers to Get Heart Disease

But good news: Smokers who quit can lower their risk for coronary heart disease to a level similar to that of those who never smoked.

High Blood Sugar Might Raise Risk of Complications After a Heart Attack or Stroke

High blood glucose levels can cause human arteries to contract more than normal.

Study: Inflammation Is a Predictor of Heart Disease in Blacks

If current research findings prove correct, doctors may one day attack heart disease in blacks through early treatment of inflammation, accord...

Study: Hot Dogs and Bacon Might Be Worse Than You Thought

We hear a lot in the news about the health risks of red meat. But it seems that processed meats, such as bacon and cold cuts, may pose an even...

Study: Higher Vitamin D Levels in Blacks Linked to Hardening of Arteries

A new study warns that supplements of the vitamin have different effects on different races

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