Should you be worried about blood-hungry 'kissing bugs'?
May 3, 2019
"Kissing bugs" are found in the U.S., sometimes transmitting an infection that can lead to heart disease many years later. How worried should we be?
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone?
May 2, 2019
Nobody knows exactly what caused Ira Goodman's cardiovascular problems, but it's given him firsthand experience with life-threatening conditions.
The often-overlooked connection between sleep troubles and stroke
May 2, 2019
A new report examines the impact sleep apnea and other sleep problems have on stroke recovery and recurrence.
John Singleton's fatal stroke spotlights black Americans' hypertension risk
May 1, 2019
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton died at age 51. Like many black Americans, he suffered from high blood pressure.
A stroke slowed Olympic legend Michael Johnson. Responding F.A.S.T. sped his recovery.
May 1, 2019
As American Stroke Month begins, Olympic track legend and former world record holder Michael Johnson talks about his newest label – stroke survivor – and the importance of F.A.S.T.
A father's death at 37 unveils a hidden history of cholesterol
Apr 30, 2019
Medication, a healthy diet and exercise have helped prevent history from repeating itself in the Korfmacher family.
AP: John Singleton, director of 'Boyz N the Hood,' dies at 51 after stroke
Apr 29, 2019
Director John Singleton died Monday almost two weeks after having a stroke.
U.S. food system needs fresh ideas on healthy eating, experts say
Apr 29, 2019
A science advisory from the American Heart Association wants nutritious choices to be the default – and offers approaches that could help.
Predicting heart disease, stroke could be as easy as a blood test
Apr 29, 2019
A blood test used for diagnosing heart attacks may help predict cardiovascular disease for middle-aged and older adults, a new study says.
Study backs lower blood pressure target for people with diabetes
Apr 29, 2019
Diabetes experts have disagreed on what's safe, but earlier high blood pressure intervention may be best for this high-risk group.
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