Apr 30, 2018
Americans don’t live as long as people in most other high-income countries, but modest lifestyle changes could increase their lifespan by as much as 14 years, according to a new study.
Mar 20, 2018
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more likely than heterosexuals to have poor cardiovascular health, a new study suggests.
Feb 28, 2018
A new study shows women whose waists are bigger than their hips have a higher risk of heart attack then men with a similar body shape.
Feb 22, 2018
For Black History Month, we highlight some notable figures whose contributions to medicine date back to the American Revolutionary War.
Feb 21, 2018
American Ninja Warrior Molly Hemphill doesn’t take anything for granted, knowing it can all be taken away in a heartbeat.
Jan 31, 2018
The number of Americans at risk for heart attacks and strokes just got a lot higher. An estimated 103 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to new statistics from the American Heart Association.
Jan 25, 2018
More stroke patients will be eligible for two critical treatments proven to reduce disability, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Dec 26, 2017
American Heart Association president John Warner had a cardiac arrest at a heart meeting. This is the full story of what happened, from death to revival.
Dec 26, 2017
American Heart Association president John Warner went into cardiac arrest during the heart attack he suffered last month, his heart stopping for several minutes until an impromptu team of rescuers brought him back to life.
Nov 29, 2017
Eating nearly one-third a cup of almonds a day — either alone or combined with almost one-quarter cup of dark chocolate and 2 1/3 tablespoons of cocoa a day — may reduce a risk factor for coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
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