Should pacemakers, defibrillators be recycled – and reused in others?
Dec 18, 2018
Researchers say with proper protocol, the concept of reuse and recycle can be applied to implantable heart devices.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Halfway through pregnancy, their baby needed in-utero heart surgery. Should they risk it?
Dec 17, 2018
Halfway through their third pregnancy, Heather and Anthony Catanese learned their child had multiple heart defects. A risky, in-utero surgery saved son Lorenzo's life.
Hair isn't the only thing getting trimmed at these black barbershops
Dec 17, 2018
A new study shows long-term reductions in blood pressure among African-American men who met with pharmacists during barber visits.
Thyroid problems linked to worsening heart failure
Dec 14, 2018
Certain thyroid problems may worsen heart failure, new research suggests.
The eyes have it for high blood pressure clues
Dec 13, 2018
Doctors may one day be able to peek into your future cardiovascular risk by looking at your eyes.
Husband's deadly heart disease inspires mother of four to action
Dec 12, 2018
Her husband's heart disease prompted Ritru Davis to take a lead role in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk.
See No. 22 on the court? That's the kid who died earlier this year
Dec 11, 2018
Nearly dying of a cardiac arrest on the basketball court led high school senior Kaeyel Moore to dedicate himself to telling others the importance of CPR and AEDs.
Exercise after heart attack may improve survival
Dec 11, 2018
A new study shows increasing physical activity in the first year after a heart attack is associated with a lower death rate for survivors.
Safety of statins emphasized in new report
Dec 10, 2018
Statins are safe medications, and people with or at risk for heart disease and stroke should take them as directed, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
Sleep apnea may double risk of drug-resistant hypertension in black adults
Dec 10, 2018
Moderate or severe sleep apnea was associated with more than twice the odds of resistant hypertension in black adults, according to a new study.
Noticias en español
Look no further for engaging and science-based stories about people and your heart and brain health. Find an array of American Heart Association News stories in Spanish.
About AHA News
American Heart Association News is produced by a team of journalists who publish stories covering heart disease, stroke, health and related issues.
Featured Videos
Watch a collection of videos from American Heart Association News.
-
Why does hand-washing work?
-
Tyler Morgan saves his son
-
How to survive allergy season – with heart health in mind
-
Want to know how to stay happy?
-
How does social media impact health?
-
Like to snack? How to be a smart snacker.
-
3 things we can learn from an astronaut’s heart