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heart conditions
Coverage of heart conditions in the Nexus archive.
- The newest federally recognized tribe wants better healthcare. It may be on its own.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, recently recognized as the 575th federally recognized tribe, seeks better healthcare access through the Indian Health Service (IHS), but faces challenges due to chronic IHS underfunding and limited local facilities. Tribe members, including Angie Lowery, struggle with health issues like diabetes and heart conditions, exacerbated by poverty and inadequate healthcare infrastructure in Robeson County.
- Black coffee can lower risk of heart conditions, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association states that consuming three to five cups of black coffee daily without sugar is associated with a reduced risk of several heart conditions.