5 things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart. Yes, the heart.
Jan 31, 2024
A woman's cardiovascular risk, experts say, should be assessed by and discussed with her OB-GYN during her reproductive years and beyond.
Heart Disease News
Her smartwatch alerted her to a heart issue the week of her 40th birthday
Jan 30, 2024
A Texas woman was asleep when her smartwatch started buzzing. It had detected an irregular heartbeat.
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
Jan 16, 2024
The "head-to-toe" effects of COVID-19 infection mean you still need to be cautious, experts say.
Monitoring lesser-known numbers in a blood screening can help heart health
Jan 12, 2024
Don't stop with cholesterol and A1C results of your blood test results. Experts say other numbers are important indicators of heart health as well.
After two heart procedures, she's celebrating her 70th birthday with a half-marathon
Jan 5, 2024
At 66, Geneva Humdy was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition and later atrial fibrillation. Now, the lifelong runner is heading to Hawaii for a 13.1-mile birthday party.
AHA News' most-read survivor stories of 2023
Dec 21, 2023
Nearly 100 survivors were featured this year. Here are the top stories that inspired readers.
AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2023
Dec 20, 2023
Cardiovascular disease impacts U.S. populations in different ways. These are the health equity topics readers were most interested in this year.
AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2023
Dec 18, 2023
Menopause can put women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's among the topics that drew the most readers this year.
Keeping cultural traditions heart-healthy can make all spirits bright this holiday season
Dec 13, 2023
Among Hispanic families, holiday foods may lead to overindulgence – a challenge when a loved one has heart issues.
She was dancing at a silent disco when symptoms hit. Something was wrong with her heart.
Dec 11, 2023
Tami Nutt of Waco, Texas, thought she was having a heart attack during a silent disco party. Turns out, it was something else: broken heart syndrome.