AHA News' most-read nutrition stories of 2024
Dec 12, 2024
Find out which food and nutrition stories our readers craved most this year.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Walking in a rhythmic wonderland with holiday songs that could help save lives
Dec 11, 2024
This playlist of seasonal music could help you keep the beat if you need to perform CPR.
Her stomachache turned out to be heart failure. Then came a huge reversal.
Dec 10, 2024
Saraa Basaria thought she had food poisoning. She was actually in heart failure, which is now in remission.
AHA News' most-read research stories of 2024
Dec 10, 2024
Science is at the heart of every story, but some American Heart Association News stories gave it the spotlight this year.
Stroke risk may climb as the years of living with high blood pressure add up
Dec 9, 2024
New research finds people who have hypertension longer may face a greater stroke risk and take more medications to control high blood pressure.
Food donations can focus on nutrition, not just hunger
Dec 6, 2024
Food and nutrition insecurity often go together. People who donate to food banks and pantries can help battle both.
Months after a serious stroke, he was back to drawing caricatures
Dec 5, 2024
Thanks to a supportive wife and intense therapy, artist Adam English also returned to the stage with his barbershop quartet.
What an addiction expert says about drinking alcohol during the holidays
Dec 4, 2024
As holiday festivities get underway, we asked Dr. Christopher Kahler what advice he gives to people trying to stay sober or not over-drink.
Women may be more likely than men to skip medications to prevent a second stroke
Dec 4, 2024
Women are more likely than men to have recurring strokes, but new research suggests they are less likely to take some medications that could help prevent them.
New mom spent 3 weeks in a coma after massive stroke
Dec 3, 2024
Erin Adelekun had surgery to stop bleeding in her brain. She couldn't walk or talk and spent months in therapy. Now, she's mobile and speaking again.
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