Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings
Dec 18, 2025
Scientific advances could help fill gaps in preventing and managing high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and more.
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
At just 35, she needed emergency open-heart surgery
“I had most heart attack symptoms, and I was unable to recognize any of them,” North Carolina educator recalls.
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.
American Heart Association's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the American Heart Association, the last 10 spent as CEO.
Remembering Dr. Edward Cooper, first Black president of the American Heart Association
Dec 18, 2025
Dr. Edward S. Cooper, the first Black president of the American Heart Association, pioneered stroke research, advanced health equity and shaped public health policy. His work boosted Black representation in medicine and transformed cardiovascular care.
Remembering key AHA contributors Dr. Mary Jane Jesse, Edmund Hoffman
Aug 5, 2025
In the introduction to "The American Heart Association at 100: A Century of Pioneers and Heroes," CEO Nancy Brown dedicates the book to the countless people whose contributions made possible the organization's transformative work.
Evidence mounts that sugary drink taxes make communities healthier
Jul 23, 2025
As Santa Cruz, California, becomes the latest city to enact a tax, new research shows such taxes reduce consumption of sugary beverages that are harmful to health. The change is leading to measurable health outcomes.
New AHA board chairperson driven to improve health care
Jul 17, 2025
Lee Shapiro has built a career on connecting providers, technology and people.
New AHA president driven by fairness, doing right by patients
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. Stacey Rosen's passion for improving women's health has been the hallmark of her career.
For stroke survivors, exercise may offer a mental health boost
Jun 23, 2025
A new study suggests stroke survivors who follow physical activity guidelines for preventing future strokes may also experience better mental health than their less-active peers.
Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting AHA mission
Jun 16, 2025
Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, will receive the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Awardee has devoted his career to exploring the heart-brain connection
Jun 13, 2025
Dr. Mitch Elkind will be honored for a lifetime of work focused on stroke and cardiovascular health.
'Forever chemicals' exposure in utero may raise blood pressure in kids years later
Jun 13, 2025
Exposure before birth to human-made chemicals called PFAS may lead to increased systolic blood pressure in adolescence, especially for boys and Black children, a new study finds.
Bay Area executive honored for service in helping people live longer, healthier lives
Jun 12, 2025
Tech leader Lip-Bu Tan hopes his leadership inspires others in advancing the American Heart Association's lifesaving mission.
For a healthy Father's Day, try a blend of tradition and taste
Jun 12, 2025
A Father's Day meal doesn't have to fall into unhealthy traps. Try these ideas for keeping things fun and flavorful.