Deportation worries may increase high blood pressure risk
Nov 27, 2019
Fears over deportation could lead to long-term health effects, according to a study in women from Mexico.
Health Disparities
Areas hit hardest after recession saw jump in cardiovascular death rates
Nov 22, 2019
After the Great Recession, the most economically distressed counties saw the biggest increase in deaths from cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Education level may predict risk of dying for people with heart disease
Sep 3, 2019
Years of education may affect risk for heart attack, even death, among people with coronary heart disease, a new study says.
Medical school project pushes healthy habits 'beyond hospital walls'
Apr 11, 2019
Medical student Terry Gao shows how understanding communities can make a difference.
Stressful life events tied to heart disease in older black women
Mar 26, 2019
Stress from divorce, job loss, deaths and other life events are linked to cardiovascular disease, says a new study that also examined whether resilience in African-American women could offset that strain.
Wait times for a donor heart may vary by race
Nov 12, 2018
New research suggests the wait for a heart transplant may vary by race.
Panel of African-American medical leaders discuss importance of equity in health care
Nov 12, 2018
Making sure underserved people can access quality, affordable health care was the focus of a unique panel discussion featuring African-American doctors who lead five major medical organizations.
Study: 3 in 4 black adults have high blood pressure by their mid-50s
Jul 11, 2018
Black adults are substantially more likely than white adults to develop high blood pressure by age 55, found a study that followed nearly 4,000 people for 30 years.
Efforts underway to increase diversity in the medical field
May 21, 2018
Experts say increasing cultural diversity in the medical profession, cardiology in particular, could help reduce higher rates of cardiovascular disease seen in minority populations.
Understanding The State of Obesity in America
Sep 5, 2014
The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America breaks down the numbers across the country, based on statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latinos and African-Americans are disproportionately affected.
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.
