Statins may do double duty on heart disease and cancer
Jan 6, 2020
New research adds to the evidence that statins may prevent cancer or help people live longer after a cancer diagnosis.
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Is your New Year's resolution to retire in 2020? Here's how that might affect health
Jan 3, 2020
Some people make resolutions to hit the gym more, others to eat healthier. But for some, retiring might be the top goal for the new year.
32-year-old mom faces 'widow maker'
Jan 2, 2020
After several misdiagnoses, Ashli Stewart learned her left anterior descending artery – also known as "the widow maker" – was completely blocked.
How to get started on the path to better health in the New Year
Dec 31, 2019
Ready to be healthy in 2020? A few little steps can go a long way.
The top 5 AHA News stories and videos of 2019
Dec 30, 2019
From intermittent fasting to hookah smoking, here are the varied topics that drew the most readers this year.
Bystander CPR less common in Hispanic neighborhoods
Dec 30, 2019
People who have a cardiac arrest in Hispanic communities are less likely to get CPR from a bystander and less likely to survive than in other neighborhoods, new research shows.
Own a nutcracker? These pecans are a healthy holiday treat
Dec 20, 2019
Turn pecans into a festive snack with this sweet and spicy recipe.
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Dec 19, 2019
Just because the dog days of summer are a distant memory doesn't mean you should forget about staying hydrated.
Working too much could lead to high blood pressure
Dec 19, 2019
People who put in long hours at the office may be more likely to have high blood pressure, which could cause heart disease, a new study shows.
Sisters bound by deadly family legacy – and by lifesaving transplants
Dec 18, 2019
A genetic heart condition led to scary episodes and sapped their energy. Heart transplants set these two moms on a new course.
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