Long workdays over many years may add up to higher stroke risk
Jun 20, 2019
French research offers a convincing reason to cut back on those 10-hour days at the office.
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This faulty gene may help predict heart muscle disease
Jun 20, 2019
Starting with genetic sequence information, researchers found that people with certain mutations were more likely to develop dilated cardiomyopathy.
Couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this
Jun 19, 2019
A terrifying episode turns the caregiving tables on a pair who were no strangers to heart concerns.
Research, new experiences motivate incoming AHA president
Jun 19, 2019
Dr. Robert Harrington got his college degree in English. That's part of the unusual path he took to becoming the AHA's new president.
New chairman of the board has a personal connection to AHA's mission
Jun 19, 2019
Bertram L. Scott, the American Heart Association's chairman of the board. Bertram L. Scott's meteoric rise in health care leadership was hardly a calculated move.
Statins cut stroke risk after radiation therapy for cancer
Jun 19, 2019
Stroke is a danger after radiation to zap tumors, but a large study suggests cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the problem.
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.
Popcorn as a snack: Healthy hit or dietary horror show?
Jun 18, 2019
Prepared properly, popcorn can be the feel-good nutritious hit of summer. Done wrong, it can get bad reviews.
Fun in the water can turn tragic in an instant, especially for children
Jun 17, 2019
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of preventable death among young children. Education, vigilance and knowing CPR can help protect them.
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.
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