Early last century, this social worker changed cardiac care
Mar 27, 2024
Bellevue's Mary E. Wadley helped ensure heart patients could continue to be monitored medically after hospital discharge.
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Evidence mounts that sugary drink taxes make communities healthier
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.
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.
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.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
AHA CEO named one of Modern Healthcare's 2024 Top Women Leaders
Mar 13, 2024
Nancy Brown is honored for her contributions to improved care delivery, health equity, policy, and gender equity in health care leadership.
What it takes to be 'relentless'
Feb 12, 2024
Presidential advisory explores the AHA as a multifaceted engine of past, present and future progress.
A century later, psychologist carries on a heart-focused family legacy
Jan 30, 2024
When Katie Sears Edwards works with patients, she feels a special connection to a distant relative, Paul Dudley White, the late cardiology pioneer who co-founded the American Heart Association.
Introducing the Centennial Collection: A century of cardiology progress
Jan 9, 2024
Legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald provides perspective on 100 years of medical progress against heart disease.
A century of progress against cardiovascular disease
Jan 8, 2024
As the AHA turns 100, here's a look at the many ways the organization improves and extends lives – including yours.
A Century of Heart
Jan 5, 2024
A Century of Heart Around the AHA highlights the American Heart Association’s first century of progress in fighting heart disease, stroke and related conditions.
AHA names top advances in cardiovascular disease research for 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Discoveries about high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and more made the American Heart Association’s list of the most significant advances against heart disease and stroke in 2023.
Stroke at age 32 prompted heartfelt change in career path
Nov 17, 2023
Since recovering, Sarah Rood joined the AHA staff and has made it her mission to spread awareness of stroke in young people.
AHA calls for more research on integrating food and nutrition into health care
Sep 28, 2023
Food Is Medicine programs can help manage and prevent chronic illness, but more research efforts are needed to show their value, a new American Heart Association statement says.
She started with Go Red. Now she's going to med school.
Jul 14, 2023
Pursuing her longtime dream to become a doctor, Missouri woman draws inspiration from her former career at the American Heart Association.
New AHA board chair Marsha Jones knows all about navigating challenges
Jun 30, 2023
From teaching in elementary school to trailblazing in high finance, Jones has pressed for diversity and inclusivity.