8-year-old is bucking the odds against heart and brain birth defects
Sep 26, 2018
Given only a 30 percent chance of ever walking or talking, 8-year-old Maggie Maine sings, dances, even plays the piano.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Bystander CPR rates rising, but survival chances worse for women
Sep 25, 2018
While bystander CPR rates are going up, survival outcomes after cardiac arrest are worse for women than for men, according to a recent study.
Look! It's a lifesaving device! Time to send a selfie to Zapgirl!
Sep 25, 2018
Nashville woman powered by a defibrillator devoted to spreading awareness of AEDs.
Missouri woman puts her health first after AFib diagnosis
Sep 25, 2018
Alice Hinrichs is one of millions of Americans learning to live with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation – a major risk factor for stroke.
Loss of elasticity in blood vessels may help identify higher dementia risk
Sep 21, 2018
Arterial stiffness among patients with mild cognitive impairment may indicate they’re at higher risk to progress to dementia, according to a new study.
Mediterranean diet may lower stroke risk in women
Sep 20, 2018
Eating a Mediterranean diet may significantly reduce the risk of stroke among women, a new study shows.
Differences remain in heart attack treatments for black patients
Sep 20, 2018
A new study found that black heart attack patients continue to get less aggressive procedures and medications than white patients hospitalized for the same condition.
Hispanics in certain counties more likely to die from heart disease, stroke
Sep 19, 2018
Hispanic adults who live in counties with high concentrations of their ethnic peers are more likely than those who don’t to die from heart disease and stroke, a new study shows.
22-year-old runs race 3 months after severe stroke
Sep 19, 2018
After surviving a stroke at 22, Christian England-Sullivan was determined to regain his mobility. His drive helped him exceed goals set by therapists each day, building the strength, stamina and coordination to run a 5K three months later.
A cardiac arrest hit while cycling. Months later, he was hiking.
Sep 18, 2018
A near-fatal cardiac arrest during a two-day bike ride inspired a successful businessman to chart a new course.
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