Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Dec 8, 2023
Kristoffer Doura pushed himself through one last round of drills at the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, then he collapsed. At the hospital, doctors discovered a blood clot.
Dec 7, 2023
Want to enrich holiday cheer and health simultaneously? Try tapping your feet to a Latin beat, like salsa, merengue and bachata.
Dec 6, 2023
If one person in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other may be more likely to also have the condition, new research suggests.
Dec 5, 2023
Hypertension during pregnancy increases the risk of changes in heart structure and function later in life, a new study of Hispanic women suggests.
Dec 4, 2023
Middle-aged women with insomnia, poor sleep quality and other sleep disturbances may have worse cardiovascular health, a new study finds.
Dec 1, 2023
Just days before the bar exam, Brianne Rico experienced multiple strokes, leading to paralysis and a dire prognosis.
Dec 1, 2023
Hysterectomies, with or without ovarian preservation, may be linked to a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome, new research suggests.
Nov 30, 2023
The positive health effects of green space may not just be about where you live, but how easily you can access nature, according to new research.
Nov 29, 2023
New research suggests epigenetic changes may partly explain why social factors affect heart health.
Nov 28, 2023
After an untreated heart attack, Dave Conway had heart failure followed by three strokes. He's taking his second chance seriously.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
