Can you have a heart attack and not know it?
Sep 22, 2026
It's possible to have a silent heart attack with mild or no symptoms. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, long-term health risks and prevention strategies.
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A heart transplant saved this student’s life. Determination drives it.
Sep 17, 2026
Caroline Laubach’s health issues were linked to a rare genetic heart condition that led to heart failure and a transplant. A spinal stroke and other complications followed. Now she’s focused on what comes next.
Heart health challenges and strengths in Hispanic communities
Sep 15, 2026
(Tzido/iStock via Getty Images) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. But the challenges they face are hardly the whole story, say experts who helped write a new report on the heart health of these communities. Yes.
What is aortic dissection? Symptoms, causes and how to lower risk
Sep 14, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s cause of death was attributed to aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s largest artery. Here’s what you should know about the sudden and life-threatening condition, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
A quick turn on the field led to a life-changing stroke
Sep 10, 2026
Hospital doctors didn't know it at first, but a torn artery caused Brian Sureck's vertebral stroke. A decade later, he remains active despite lasting challenges.
Can a tick bite create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk?
Sep 9, 2026
Alpha-gal syndrome can start with a tick bite and lead to a meat allergy. Researchers are now exploring whether it may also increase the risk of heart disease.
What is an AED? How to use one during a cardiac arrest
Sep 8, 2026
Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are easy-to-use devices that, combined with CPR, can help save a life during cardiac arrest. Learn how AEDs work, where to find them and how to use one with CPR.
3 heart attacks, 3 strokes, a heart transplant and a new mission
Sep 3, 2026
Years of unexplained health problems led educator Angela Hughes Lewis to heart failure, a heart transplant and a commitment to helping women protect their heart health.
What PREVENT can tell you about heart disease risk
Aug 31, 2026
Learn how the PREVENT equations can help you and your doctor identify risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure before symptoms develop.
What survivors and caregivers should know about stroke rehab
Aug 28, 2026
What is stroke rehabilitation? A new guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association highlights the latest advice for recovery.
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