Heart disease, stroke more deadly in 'socially vulnerable' counties
Dec 3, 2020
U.S. counties considered the most socially vulnerable by federal measures also experience higher death rates from heart disease and stroke.
Health Equity Headlines
LGB adults less likely to take cholesterol-lowering statins
Dec 2, 2020
Despite the potential benefits in staving off heart disease, new research shows lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are less likely to use cholesterol-lowering statins.
Food insecurity rates high among people with heart disease
Dec 1, 2020
About 1 in 7 U.S. adults with atherosclerosis also experience food insecurity, according to a new study that looked at how socioeconomic factors play a role.
Long-term survival after heart attack could hinge on where you live
Nov 23, 2020
Research shows young adults who have heart attacks are more likely to die prematurely if they live in poorer neighborhoods.
Want to fix structural racism in health care? Start here, panel says
Nov 14, 2020
Prominent experts acknowledge the problem of structural racism in health care – and say solutions will be driven by data, science and more.
AHA President: The best way forward requires bridging disciplines, people, places
Nov 14, 2020
In his Presidential Address at Scientific Sessions, Dr. Mitch Elkind emphasizes the need to bridge all divides to solve the crises challenging our world.
Young scholars take on health justice
Nov 12, 2020
A roundtable discussion brings out personal experiences with racism – and ideas for how to make the world better.
Structural racism is a driver of health disparities, report declares
Nov 10, 2020
A presidential advisory from the American Heart Association calls for action to dismantle structural racism as a cause of poor health.
Farming program delivers agricultural know-how and nutrition
Nov 4, 2020
The Urban Farming Institute in Boston grows vegetables and minds as it teaches people how to work the land and eat healthily.
Team Gemini gives disabled children something to cheer about
Oct 23, 2020
California student and former competitive cheerleader Presley LeGrande started a cheer program for all abilities.