Bacteria in your spit might play a role in heart disease
Nov 19, 2019
Salivary bacteria in people with clogged arteries is distinct from those of healthy people, according to a new study.
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Millions who have never smoked cigarettes are using other tobacco products
Nov 18, 2019
More than 33 million people in the U.S. who have never smoked traditional cigarettes have tried e-cigarettes and other non-cigarette tobacco products, a new study finds.
High blood pressure, unhealthy diets in women of childbearing age
Nov 18, 2019
One in five women who are in peak years for childbearing has high blood pressure, setting the stage for increased health risks during pregnancy. A popular diet could help.
AHA president emphasizes importance of clinical trials, young researchers
Nov 17, 2019
In his Presidential Address at Scientific Sessions, Dr. Robert Harrington used a theme of "evidence matters" while spotlighting research and the next generation of scientists.
CEO remembers Bernard Tyson for leaving health care 'better than he found it'
Nov 17, 2019
A week after the death of American Heart Association board member Bernard Tyson, CEO Nancy Brown shares memories of his devotion to the health and well-being of all Americans.
Quitting smoking could lead to major changes in gut bacteria
Nov 15, 2019
Giving up cigarettes leads to significant changes in intestinal microbes, which could impact heart health, according to a new study.
Drone-delivered AEDs fly a step closer to saving lives
Nov 15, 2019
Canadian research shows drone AEDs can work in real-world conditions and get help to cardiac arrest patients in rural areas faster than traditional EMS.
Treatment to ward off stroke less effective in women
Nov 14, 2019
Surgery to treat carotid artery disease may not be as effective in keeping stroke at bay in women as it is in men.
Heart attack survivors who develop PTSD don't always take heart meds
Nov 14, 2019
People who have a heart attack and then develop PTSD may be at higher risk for a second heart attack because they are not taking their cardiovascular medication, a new study shows.
Congenital heart disease linked to neighborhood pollution, poverty
Nov 13, 2019
Serious heart defects are more likely in newborns from contaminated, economically deprived areas, a large study in California finds.