
Black women in childbearing years face higher blood pressure risks than white peers
Feb 27, 2023
Black women in their childbearing years face double the risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure than white women, new research finds.
Feb 27, 2023
Black women in their childbearing years face double the risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure than white women, new research finds.
Feb 20, 2023
As a woman transitions to menopause, her risk factors for cardiovascular disease rise, research shows.
Feb 14, 2023
Maternal exposure to air pollution prior to pregnancy may be just as likely to increase the risk for heart defects in the unborn child as exposure during the first trimester, a study in China found.
Feb 13, 2023
Optimizing pre-pregnancy health may help reverse the rise in heart-related maternal deaths and complications, especially among Black women, according to a new American Heart Association report.
Feb 2, 2023
Women who have complications during pregnancy may face a much higher risk of stroke at an earlier age than those without them, new research suggests.
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
Nov 15, 2022
Women taking part in a health program in their rural town improved their health and fitness – and stayed healthy after the program ended – according to a new study.
Nov 15, 2022
Some women develop high blood pressure well after postpartum care ends and such cases may be missed, new research suggests.
Nov 10, 2022
Compared to women who conceive naturally, women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may have a greater risk for serious heart-related complications when the baby is born.
Oct 18, 2022
Some risk factors for breast cancer and heart disease overlap. Following simple evidence-backed tips can lead to a two-for-one benefit.
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.