AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Women's health topped the list of health equity topics covered this year.
Health Disparities News
This underused type of care can help in stroke recovery, report says
Dec 16, 2024
Stroke survivors often don't get palliative care once they leave the hospital, but it can improve quality of life for them and their family members, a new science report finds.
Food donations can focus on nutrition, not just hunger
Dec 6, 2024
Food and nutrition insecurity often go together. People who donate to food banks and pantries can help battle both.
Women may be more likely than men to skip medications to prevent a second stroke
Dec 4, 2024
Women are more likely than men to have recurring strokes, but new research suggests they are less likely to take some medications that could help prevent them.
New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep
Nov 20, 2024
Data from wearable devices shows who's not getting enough sleep, an essential element of health.
AHA president asks peers to consider how the new landscape in cardiology care impacts patients – and how to avoid looming threats
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Keith Churchwell pointed to prevention, equitable health and visionary leadership as key ingredients to disprove the ominous forecast for global health in 2050.
More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases
Nov 15, 2024
The rural-urban gap in cardiovascular deaths still exists, according to new research that also shows the situation for rural residents was worse in 2022 than in 2010.
Death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
Nov 13, 2024
More people in the U.S. are dying from heart disease related to obesity, according to new research that shows those most affected include men and Black adults.
Extreme heat may increase risk of irregular heartbeat in people with implanted defibrillators
Nov 11, 2024
New research suggests people with implanted defibrillators may face double or triple the risk for atrial fibrillation when temperatures spike over 100 degrees.
Festive foods from afar can balance tradition and health
Oct 29, 2024
Among immigrants and their descendants, festive foods during holidays such as Día de los Muertos and Diwali help keep traditions alive. But be careful not to overindulge, health experts say.