AHA names top advances in cardiovascular disease research for 2022
Dec 21, 2022
Consequential findings include developments affecting stroke care, pregnancy outcomes and obesity treatment, as well as a deepening understanding of cardiovascular risk.
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Honoree advances stroke recovery and women’s heart health
Healthcare CEO leads by example — and with heart.
New U.S. nutrition guidance emphasizes importance of healthier eating
Federal guidelines and Heart Association guidance both encourage limiting added sugars and highly processed foods, but there are differences.
What Actually Happened
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the American Heart Association $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
Sudden cardiac arrest changed everything for busy mom
Pennsylvania woman has since discovered her family’s history of heart disease. She’s also become certified in CPR and now teaches others how to save a life.
Tobacco industry pinpointed targets for menthol messaging, report says
Nov 16, 2022
Study of industry documents, ads and other communications shows decades-long marketing efforts aimed at Black people, women and youth.
Despite hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, 'you can still be you'
Oct 13, 2022
Diagnosed with the condition at age 23, a California woman charts a path to continue her vigorous lifestyle.
Here's a movement to boost kids' health on the way to school
Oct 10, 2022
Walking, biking or rolling every day can boost fitness and academic performance.
El Paso aims for streets that are friendly for all users
Aug 31, 2022
Complete Streets policy promotes bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, ramps and more.
Systems of care advances will help save lives
Aug 16, 2022
Residents of Kentucky and Texas will benefit from changes affecting where treatment is received in heart and stroke emergencies.
AHA alert on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Aug 4, 2022
Misleading messaging includes use of logo without permission.
New AHA president Michelle Albert's lived experiences make her the right person in the right place at the right time
Jul 7, 2022
From her own lived and professional experiences, Dr. Michelle Albert brings deep insight to addressing the health needs of people who have been disenfranchised.
Lloyd-Jones' impact on AHA will 'resonate for years to come'
Jun 29, 2022
Over a decade ago, he oversaw the creation of "Life's Simple 7" – pillars of cardiovascular health. As AHA president, he led the update to "Essential 8."
When the AHA needs something done, this Gold Heart awardee answers the call
Jun 23, 2022
Cardiologist-turned-CEO Dr. John Warner of Dallas receives the organization's highest volunteer honor. A former AHA president, he remains on the national board of directors.
'Terrified' by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis, Michigan man is now on a healthy path
Jun 22, 2022
He's pursuing graduate studies in physiology in hopes of doing research to help patients with the condition.
The late Carol Barr honored as husband leads charge against valvular heart disease
Jun 9, 2022
Carol Barr thought her mitral valve prolapse was no cause for worry. But she died of sudden cardiac arrest from the disease.