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ST. LOUIS, Mo. –

Heart disease is the number of one killer of women. The situation is even more profound for black women.

Fox 2’s Jasmine Huda spoke with cardiologist and American Heart Association Board Member Dr. Gmerice Hammond about heart disease, mental health, and the steps women can take to improve their well-being.