For black women, pregnancy complications could be early sign of heart disease risk
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers add to evidence that gestational diabetes is a "harbinger of disorders" women could be prone to developing later in life.
Health Disparities News
Black children in poor areas less likely to get bystander CPR
Jul 10, 2019
A study compared rates of bystander CPR and found black children in poor neighborhoods fared worse than white children.
She studied ticks in Thailand and a bacterium in TB. Now she empowers the poor to ride bikes.
Jul 3, 2019
As executive director of Redemptive Cycles, Kathryn Doornbos loves directly impacting lives.
People in marginal housing may have higher stroke risk
Jun 27, 2019
Researchers used brain scans to examine hotel residents, many with a history of homelessness.
Excessive TV time linked to heart risk in African Americans
Jun 26, 2019
Hours in front of the tube correlates with more danger than sitting at work all day, researchers say.
Adjusting BMI eliminates lead Asian Americans hold in heart health
Jun 26, 2019
A new study compares the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans to whites and found the difference comes down to BMI.
Cardiologist, scientist and educator is a triple threat
Jun 25, 2019
Like his tenure as AHA president, Dr. Ivor Benjamin’s 36-year professional career has been trailblazing.
Funding the fight for gender equity in heart research
Jun 14, 2019
Sally Soter, a generous supporter of women's heart health, is honored for her commitment to research.
Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease?
Jun 14, 2019
Some recent studies suggest hormone therapy can increase cardiovascular risk for transgender people. Here's how to reduce that potential threat.
Study provides rare look at stroke risk, survival among American Indians
Jun 13, 2019
American Indians have been underrepresented in stroke research. A new study compares their risk with other racial groups.