Jen Hale of Fox Sports lost her dad to heart disease. At 38, it came for her, too.
Mar 18, 2022
Had she known more about her family history, she might never have landed on a transplant list. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
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Want a personalized diet to prevent disease? Nutrition scientists are working on it
Mar 16, 2022
Precision nutrition scientists are leading the charge to learn how to match dietary recommendations to the genetic, physical and behavioral needs of an individual.
A routine checkup led him to fix a leaky heart valve before it became a problem
Mar 16, 2022
Randy Fritz of central Texas was active and seemed healthy when he learned of a leaky mitral valve. Doctors persuaded him to repair it while he was still in great shape.
Mammograms may help predict heart disease, stroke risk in women after menopause
Mar 15, 2022
Postmenopausal women whose mammograms show signs of calcification in breast arteries may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
Break up binge-watching by taking a stand
Mar 7, 2022
Too much sitting and streaming might be bad for your health, research shows. Experts offer tips for hitting the pause button.
Some infertility treatments may raise risk for pregnancy complications
Feb 22, 2022
Women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may be at higher risk for complications affecting themselves and their unborn children at the time of delivery, new research finds.
The legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a heart surgery pioneer
Feb 16, 2022
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams accomplished many "firsts" as a Black physician in the late 1800s, including one of the first open-heart surgeries in the world.
Does kindness equal happiness and health?
Feb 15, 2022
Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us of love and happiness – but it can bring health benefits, too.
Damage from preeclampsia may be seen decades later in the eyes
Feb 14, 2022
Women who had a type of high blood pressure during pregnancy called preeclampsia have signs of damage to the small blood vessels in the eye by middle age, according to a new study that may help explain their increased heart risk later in life.
Susan Lucci's new stent and renewed mission for women's heart health
Feb 14, 2022
Three years ago, soap opera legend Susan Lucci was treated for two blocked arteries and urged women to take care of themselves. Last month she had another episode, and almost didn't take her own advice.