May 1, 2026
Chicago portrait artist Minnie Watkins had a stroke while grieving her brother’s death. When impaired vision and face recognition threatened her work, she turned to abstract painting – and found a new way to tell her stroke recovery story.
Apr 27, 2026
Over a 74-year career, Dr. Eugene Braunwald revolutionized cardiology with his discoveries. His legacy also includes influencing generations of physicians and advancing evidence based heart care.
Apr 23, 2026
Amy Bies survived two heart attacks by age 41. Years later, researching the American Heart Association led her to a new diagnosis — CKM syndrome — that finally connected the dots and changed how she views time, health and possibility.
Apr 20, 2026
A new guideline helps clinicians quickly identify and treat pulmonary embolism, a dangerous blood clot in the lung that can cause chest pain and shortness of breath but is often very treatable with prompt care.
Apr 17, 2026
When Ann Furner collapsed from cardiac arrest during Mass in upstate New York, her husband and three CPR-trained congregants saved her life. Today, Ann is on a mission to make CPR training common and AEDs easy to find — everywhere.
Apr 15, 2026
Disorders linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, can have lifelong health consequences—especially for Black women, who face higher risks of heart disease and stroke. Experts share what to know before, during and after childbirth.
Apr 14, 2026
While training for another season, elite kayaker Nick Troutman began feeling chest pain during and after a routine run. Doctors later discovered he’d suffered multiple heart attacks caused by a torn artery—a condition known as SCAD that’s rare in men. The diagnosis nearly ended his career.
Apr 7, 2026
Monica and Ximena Martinez traveled from balmy Orlando to a cold Boston suburb for a whirlwind visit to the Framingham Heart Study, just to endure hours of pokes and prods all in the service of science. Why? “Because we care,” Monica said.
Apr 2, 2026
Whitney Johnson was born with a heart murmur, unlike her identical twin. After years of high school sports, doctors found a hole in her heart that required surgery. Years later, she was stunned to learn her pregnancy could put her heart – and her baby – at risk.
Mar 30, 2026
A group walk can provide benefits you might not expect, say experts who’d love to see you take that first step.
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