by Judy Lubin, MPH
Medical review: Sharonne Hayes, M.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Women’s Heart Clinic

A diagnosis of heart failure can trigger a flood of emotions including fear, anxiety and confusion. Fortunately, heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. It does mean that the heart has been weakened and has to work harder. Read the full story

Cheerios® and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. are seeking nominations for awards totaling $25,000 in Sisters Saving Hearts grants. Sisters Saving Hearts is a grassroots grant-giving program that will award five $5,000 grants to individuals or service organizations Read the full story

The formula that doctors use to calculate a woman’s risk of breast cancer underestimates the danger for black women most of the time and especially for those age 50 and older Read the full story

When it comes to working out, worrying about ruining that nice hairdo is a real concern for many women of color. Read the full story