Nov 14, 2021
Pfizer's Dr. Mikael Dolsten and Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel spoke about vaccine science at the American Heart Association's virtual Scientific Sessions.
Nov 14, 2021
In his Presidential Address at the AHA's Scientific Sessions, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones emphasized that cardiovascular health begins even before birth.
Nov 12, 2021
Gay men and bisexual women may have higher rates of high blood pressure than their heterosexual counterparts, according to new research.
Nov 12, 2021
After an initial drop, stroke-related deaths among young adults rose over the past decade. But death rates differed by race and sex, according to new research.
Nov 11, 2021
Young American Indians with early signs of atherosclerosis may be especially vulnerable to cardiovascular events later in life, according to new research that calls for earlier interventions.
Nov 11, 2021
Cardiac arrest kept Dr. Kevin Volpp's heart from beating for 14 minutes. He's fine now thanks to high-quality CPR, an AED and more. He's sharing his story to inspire people to learn lifesaving skills.
Nov 10, 2021
Depression remained common during the pandemic and worsened for some, according to a new study aiming to cast light on links between the pandemic and mental health.
Nov 10, 2021
Three common pollutants were associated with higher blood pressure, according to preliminary research being presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference.
Nov 9, 2021
People hospitalized for COVID-19 who come from the most socially vulnerable neighborhoods are at higher risk for severe heart problems or dying than those from areas with the fewest social challenges, new research shows.
Nov 9, 2021
Eddie deRoulet, a fixture around his neighborhood and at the local mall, has logged more than 18,000 miles and counting since his stroke in 2016.
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.
Stories for the American Heart Association website are produced by our content team and all stories receive statistical- and science-based reviewed by the American Heart Association's team of science and medicine advisors.