Oct 20, 2021
Astronauts experience potentially dangerous changes to their mitochondrial DNA, according to a new study that called for more research on the physical toll space travel takes.
Oct 19, 2021
Matt Lum had open-heart surgery at 8 1/2 months old. Regular cardiologist appointments growing up inspired him to pursue medicine.
Oct 19, 2021
People in areas characterized as "socially vulnerable" are more likely to die before age 65 from heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Oct 19, 2021
Not every prescription goes through the pharmacy. With research showing the mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors, doctors are writing nature prescriptions.
Oct 15, 2021
More than a decade after a doctor told her Type 1 diabetes would quash her dreams, Mandy Marquardt is both a champion sprint cyclist and an inspiration.
Oct 15, 2021
Not everyone can sing like a nightingale, but a growing body of research shows bursting into song is good for both your body and your brain.
Oct 14, 2021
After being diagnosed with a leaky heart valve during a routine physical, New York City attorney Lowell Chase began taking medication to control the condition. Several years later, it was time for a valve replacement.
Oct 13, 2021
Life-threatening Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is on the upswing, particularly in women, according to new research.
Oct 13, 2021
The flu and COVID-19 are different, but both are dangerous. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Oct 12, 2021
The pandemic has highlighted societal inequities that leave some communities more at risk, and recent studies suggest the disparities are more severely impacting Hispanic people who only speak Spanish.
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.
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