News and Stories from the American Heart Association

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Determination, inspiration have driven awardee’s international impact

Dr. Johanna Contreras aims for “every woman everywhere to be the healthiest version of themselves possible.”
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Awardee’s early awareness shaped her sustained commitment to improving community health

Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley will be honored by the American Heart Association for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

a wide variety of grains and carbs mixed with a few fruits and vegetables spread across a table top

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.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to American Heart Association President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (American Heart Association archives)

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.