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New scientific resources map food components to improve human and environmental health Apr. 24, 2024 5:40 PM ET
Good heart health in middle age may preserve brain function among Black women as they age Apr. 24, 2024 3:00 AM ET
Black and Hispanic people in the United States growing more confident learning and performing CPR Apr. 22, 2024 2:10 PM ET
NFL PLAY 60 Fitness Break delivers movement to classrooms in advance of the NFL Draft Apr. 22, 2024 11:00 AM ET
Scientists in Missouri, Virginia receive pediatric heart transplantation research grants Apr. 22, 2024 8:00 AM ET
Researchers awarded $15 million to study inflammation s impact on heart, brain health Apr. 17, 2024 12:15 PM ET
Continuing efforts are addressing health disparities among Hispanic Latino people in U.S. Apr. 17, 2024 8:00 AM ET
Adults with congenital heart disease faced higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms Apr. 17, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Cardiovascular care centered on the patient is key and helps improve equity and outcomes Apr. 11, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduced risk of AFib recurrence Apr. 10, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Unfavorable social factors may raise heart disease risk factors in Asian American adults Apr. 3, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Scientific researchers: Win up to $20K studying effectiveness of cardiovascular, stroke research funding Apr. 1, 2024 8:00 AM ET
Social, environmental factors may raise risk of developing heart disease and stroke Mar. 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Young adults with migraine, other nontraditional risk factors may have higher stroke risk Mar. 26, 2024 5:00 AM ET
More exposure to artificial, bright, outdoor nighttime light linked to higher stroke risk Mar. 25, 2024 2:00 PM ET
Improving & maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of future CVD Mar. 21, 2024 2:30 PM ET
Adults younger than 40 with ideal heart health had lower heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease risk Mar. 21, 2024 11:30 AM ET
Exposure to tobacco before birth significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in adults Mar. 20, 2024 11:30 AM ET
Free, weekly fresh produce improved diet, physical activity and reduced CVD risk factors Mar. 20, 2024 9:30 AM ET
Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations Mar. 20, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Sugary drinks, fruit juices linked to higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys Mar. 19, 2024 4:00 PM ET
Medications for Type 2 diabetes, weight loss & kidney health not always provided as needed Mar. 19, 2024 1:00 PM ET
8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death Mar. 18, 2024 4:00 PM ET
African American veterans with PTSD had higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke Mar. 14, 2024 5:00 AM ET
High cholesterol was twice as prevalent among American Indian teens and young adults Mar. 8, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Urgent need to develop best practices to advance use of AI in cardiovascular care Feb. 28, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Research adds to knowledge about heart disease and stroke in women of all ages Feb. 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health Feb. 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Vanderbilt University women s basketball team joins the Nation of Lifesavers Feb. 26, 2024 3:17 PM ET
Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease Feb. 22, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Nation of Lifesavers Mobile CPR Unit brings lifesaving skill to NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis Feb. 18, 2024 8:20 PM ET
Nation of Lifesavers Mobile CPR Unit brings lifesaving skill to Crossover in Indianapolis Feb. 18, 2024 5:25 PM ET
Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention Feb. 12, 2024 2:00 PM ET
Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health Feb. 12, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Blocking artery supplying the brain covering after subdural hematoma reduced repeat surgery Feb. 9, 2024 1:18 PM ET
Former U.S. surgeons general urge Biden administration to act on menthol cigarettes Feb. 9, 2024 11:42 AM ET
AI-based system to guide stroke treatment decisions may help prevent another stroke Feb. 8, 2024 2:16 PM ET
Blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes Feb. 7, 2024 2:14 PM ET
Position of stroke patient s head before surgery may improve neurological function Feb. 7, 2024 1:50 PM ET
New scientific research will test PREVENT risk calculator among diverse groups Feb. 7, 2024 9:00 AM ET
More than half million dollars in research grants awarded to understand No. 1 birth defect Feb. 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET
New stroke rehabilitation certification to help improve care at skilled nursing facilities Feb. 6, 2024 7:00 AM ET
NFL PLAY 60 Fitness Break broadcast delivers movement minutes in advance of Super Bowl LVIII Feb. 5, 2024 8:00 AM ET
New weight loss medication may help lower blood pressure in adults with obesity Feb. 5, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Urgent need to address health equity at intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024 Feb. 2, 2024 10:20 AM ET
Red Dress Collection Concert featuring Demi Lovato, Mickey Guyton, Sherri Shepherd kicks off American Heart Month Feb. 1, 2024 7:30 AM ET
More neighborhood fitness spaces linked to higher physical activity levels after stroke Feb. 1, 2024 7:30 AM ET
Active components of ginkgo biloba may improve early cognitive recovery after stroke Feb. 1, 2024 7:00 AM ET
New clot-busting medication simplified stroke treatment in specialized ambulance Feb. 1, 2024 6:30 AM ET
Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubled risk of heart attack within a year Feb. 1, 2024 6:30 AM ET
Nerve stimulation plus intense rehab may improve arm and hand function after stroke Feb. 1, 2024 6:00 AM ET
Lifetime exposure to sexual assault and other traumatic stress may harm stroke recovery Feb. 1, 2024 5:30 AM ET
Experiencing stroke-like symptoms may be more traumatic than an actual stroke Feb. 1, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke Feb. 1, 2024 5:00 AM ET
3 ways to drive awareness of women s greatest health threat for American Heart Month Feb. 1, 2024 12:01 AM ET
Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests Jan. 31, 2024 5:00 AM ET
American Heart Month 2024 brings renewed focus on CPR, urgent need for Nation of Lifesavers Jan. 30, 2024 5:00 PM ET
New evidence informs risk factors, diagnosis and care of patients with CVT stroke Jan. 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET
National retailers support heart and stroke health through annual Life is Why campaign Jan. 25, 2024 7:00 AM ET
Targeted scientific research projects to demonstrate effectiveness of 'food is medicine' in health care Jan. 24, 2024 9:00 AM ET
More than half of U.S. adults don t know heart disease is leading cause of death, despite 100-year reign Jan. 24, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Childhood relationships, experiences may have good and bad effects on adult heart health Jan. 23, 2024 5:00 AM ET
NFL PLAY 60 launches Fitness Tracking Competition to help students get daily minutes of movement Jan. 17, 2024 3:29 PM ET
Childhood stress linked to higher risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes in adults Jan. 17, 2024 5:00 AM ET
New initiative focuses on oral health clinicians in prevention and early detection of heart disease Jan. 16, 2024 6:00 AM ET
Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards Jan. 11, 2024 2:30 PM ET
U.S. heart disease deaths linked with substance use rose 4% per year between 1999-2019 Jan. 10, 2024 5:00 AM ET
Three researchers awarded $1 million each to study new heart disease treatments, causes Jan. 9, 2024 8:00 AM ET
100 years of lifesaving work and counting: Happy Birthday to the American Heart Association Jan. 8, 2024 2:00 PM ET
New technologies and medications that can prevent, reduce CVD top 2023 scientific research Dec. 19, 2023 10:30 AM ET
New Survey: 79% of survey respondents overlook their health needs during the holidays; find the holidays more stressful than tax season Dec. 18, 2023 1:15 PM ET
Local Philadelphia area business owner recognized as national champion for health equity Dec. 15, 2023 9:30 AM ET
Deaths from heart valve infections drop across U.S. overall, but surged among young adults Dec. 13, 2023 5:00 AM ET
Scholars named for research leadership program to increase diversity in clinical trials Dec. 11, 2023 1:00 PM ET
