Born in China with a heart defect, she's now 14 and calls her new heart 'Thor'
Feb 21, 2022
Adopted from China, Grace Jennings had open-heart surgery before her second birthday. As a teenager, she got a new heart.
Children's Health News
Marijuana's effects on the brain need more research
Feb 10, 2022
As marijuana use increases across the nation, questions about its impact on brain health remain unanswered. A new American Heart Association scientific statement summarizes what is known – and unknown.
For 11-year-old hockey player, breathlessness signaled a struggling heart
Feb 9, 2022
After fainting during gym class twice, Jake Burnam of St. Joseph, Missouri, got an explanation for the strange breathlessness he'd been experiencing: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Survivor's motto: 'Triumph through your trials and look good while doing it'
Feb 3, 2022
Rachel Owens of Jacksonville, Florida, is raising a son with the same congenital heart defect she has. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help
Feb 2, 2022
Pandemic stresses have been tough on teens, experts say, but parents and pediatricians can make a difference.
Faith-based nonprofit gives teen moms a path to diplomas and jobs
Jan 24, 2022
A Maryland nonprofit supports teen moms to reach high school graduation and become job-ready. Its CEO and founder knows what they're going through.
Children with COVID-19-related inflammatory syndrome fully recover heart function
Jan 19, 2022
Children with COVID-19 who develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, a condition that causes heart problems, appear to fully recover within three months, a new study shows.
7-year-old with cancer had a stroke. Mom's rapid response saved her.
Jan 13, 2022
Olivia Story of Chino Hills, California, was being treated for leukemia when she had a blood clot in her brain.
Breastfeeding may reduce mom's risk of heart disease and stroke
Jan 11, 2022
Women who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease, have a stroke or die from cardiovascular-related problems compared to those who did not, an analysis of global research found.
12-year-old is on a mission to kick Kawasaki disease
Dec 22, 2021
Since her diagnosis of Kawasaki disease, Aubrey Virgin of Palmer, Alaska, has faced numerous health challenges. But the star soccer player, student and fundraiser keeps fighting back.