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Dr. Stacey Rosen is president of the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ for 2025-26, as well as its chief volunteer scientific and medical officer. (Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ)

New AHA president driven by fairness, doing right by patients

Her passion for improving women's health has been the hallmark of her career.
Cass Wheeler was driven to improve the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ because he knew it meant improving and extending lives across the country and around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Wheeler family)

Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84

Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ, the last 10 spent as CEO.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

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What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?

Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).

Star Jones continues to sound the alarm about heart disease in women

Mar 17, 2020

A decade after open-heart surgery, Jones remains dedicated to raising awareness In addition to kicking off spring, March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate the contributions that women have made to society. It’s also an important milestone for attorney, author.

How to help reduce your risk of another heart attack

Feb 24, 2020

As many as 1 in 4 heart attack survivors will have another one. But you can help reduce your risk of a repeat event with lifestyle changes and by working closely with your doctor to manage your health. Up to 80% of heart attacks are preventable.

Early Career Investigator Spotlight

Jan 30, 2020

The Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ’s® Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) Early Career Investigator (ECI) Database Research Seed Grants recognize promising and outstanding investigators in the early stages of their careers and stimulate research using the GWTG AFib, Coronary Artery Disease.

Students call out tobacco industry on Quit Lying Day

Jan 16, 2020

Students from Townsend Harris HS with their signs calling out Big Vape From coast to coast, schools are turning basketball game halftimes, pep rallies and other school activities into rallies for students’ health as part of the #QuitLying campaign.

Hospital performance data helps patients make informed decisions

Dec 5, 2019

The Â̾ÞÈËÊÓÆµ’s public reporting website is a new resource to help patients make informed decisions about their care. Written in consumer-friendly language, it details hospitals’ adherence to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation.