Cardiology legend to present protégé with Gold Heart Award
Jun 18, 2019
After more than four decades of volunteer service, Dr. Elliott Antman is being honored with the AHA's Gold Heart Award.
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Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
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.
Cool off with this quick, nutritious summer smoothie
Jun 12, 2019
Who needs ice cream this summer? A nutritional blended drink like the bluey smoothie can be the ultimate treat to beat the heat.
When dancer kept fainting, an EKG finally revealed why
Jun 12, 2019
Virginia's Daniela Leonhardt appeared to be in strikingly good shape, but her experience with cardiovascular problems was about to get intense.
DNA test may help predict likelihood of heart disease
Jun 11, 2019
A new study finds genetic risk scores may predict who's likely to develop heart disease.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Executive's mom inspires her mission with a passion
Jun 6, 2019
Brenda Houston, who lost her mom to heart disease, is the American Heart Association's Earl B. Beagle award winner.
When hockey player's heart stopped on the ice, CPR and an AED saved him
Jun 6, 2019
Jib Street's amazing story already has gone viral. He hopes his awareness campaign will, too.