Born with 6 heart defects, he's now a college junior and competitive swimmer
Nov 11, 2022
Zayne McCall of Lubbock, Texas, was born with six heart defects and has gone through multiple surgeries. Now, he's on track to become a therapist.
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Popular fertility treatments linked to higher heart risks in women during delivery
Nov 10, 2022
Compared to women who conceive naturally, women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may have a greater risk for serious heart-related complications when the baby is born.
Teens' research highlights lasting heart health effects of redlining
Nov 9, 2022
An internship project for two Houston high school students opened their eyes to the lasting health consequences of structural racism. Now they're trying to do something about it.
More physical activity before a heart attack may reduce risk for a second one
Nov 8, 2022
Being physically active in middle age – before having a heart attack – may reduce the risk of having a second heart attack, according to new research.
AHA president: The connection between economic adversity and cardiovascular health
Nov 6, 2022
In her Presidential Address at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions conference, Dr. Michelle Albert focused her speech on the subject that's been one focus of her distinguished career.
How a middle-of-the-night heart attack at 40 became her wake-up call
Nov 4, 2022
Natalie Latham of Brandon, Mississippi, didn't know of her family's history of heart disease. After having a heart attack at 40, she's made a healthy lifestyle a priority.
As cardiac arrest deaths fall, Black and rural communities lag
Nov 4, 2022
Cardiac arrest deaths have dropped significantly in the U.S., but Black people saw less improvement than other groups, and rural communities are far behind metro areas, according to new research.
Upping your step count, even in small amounts, may increase life span
Nov 3, 2022
Adding just 500 to 1,000 steps to your daily routine could cut your risk of dying, including from heart-related causes, according to new research.
COVID-19 pandemic erased decade of progress in lowering heart disease death rate
Nov 3, 2022
Heart disease death rates fell for nearly a decade but jumped back up with the advent of COVID-19, a new study finds.
New guidelines revise how aortic disease is diagnosed and treated
Nov 2, 2022
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have updated guidelines for how to diagnose and treat diseases affecting the body's largest artery.
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