AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2022
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
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Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Heart transplant recipient honors her donor 'by living the best possible life I can'
Dec 20, 2022
Linda Jara was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at age 35. Seven years later, she needed a new heart. Despite early complications and ongoing difficulties, she remains optimistic.
AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2022
Dec 20, 2022
From scientific studies to firsthand experiences, here are this year's top 5 stories shining a light on health disparities in America.
Heart failure more common in heart defect survivors starting at young age
Dec 19, 2022
People born with heart defects may face a nearly ninefold higher risk for heart failure and may develop it at a much younger age than their peers born with healthy hearts, new research suggests.
AHA News' most-read food stories of 2022
Dec 19, 2022
Readers had an appetite for our food stories this year. Here are the top 5 we served up.
Why a sportswriter's sudden death should lead you to ask about your own family history
Dec 16, 2022
Grant Wahl died of an undetected aortic aneurysm while covering the World Cup. Doctors say knowing your family history is a crucial part of prevention.
He used to hike mountains. A stroke left him learning to walk again.
Dec 16, 2022
Richard Samuelian of Fresno, California, used his love for the outdoors as inspiration to recover. Now he's back to hiking and enjoying Yosemite National Park with his family.
It's the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Dec 14, 2022
Peppermint seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays, but be careful with any claims about health benefits.
Kentucky Wildcats basketball player won't be sidelined by heart surgery
Dec 13, 2022
Tionna Herron of DeSoto, Texas, was ready to take the court for the University of Kentucky when heart surgery delayed her debut. Coaches have found other ways to put her skills to use as she recovers.
This type of cholesterol could be bad in people with high blood pressure
Dec 13, 2022
The higher the level of lipoprotein(a), the higher the danger for heart attacks and strokes in those with hypertension, new research suggests.
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