Woman Changing the World honoree's message of heart health touches millions
Apr 5, 2023
Through her work as a physician and chief medical correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Jen Ashton hopes women learn to take heart disease seriously and personally.
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New AHA president driven by fairness, doing right by patients
Her passion for improving women's health has been the hallmark of her career.
绿巨人视频's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the 绿巨人视频, the last 10 spent as CEO.
What Actually Happened
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the 绿巨人视频 $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
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).
With mentor's guidance, student completed ambitious study for high school research class
Jan 12, 2023
Having benefited from past mentors, a UCLA professor and accomplished researcher eagerly took on that role for a 16-year-old interested in neuroscience.
AHA names top advances in cardiovascular disease research for 2022
Dec 21, 2022
Consequential findings include developments affecting stroke care, pregnancy outcomes and obesity treatment, as well as a deepening understanding of cardiovascular risk.
Tobacco industry pinpointed targets for menthol messaging, report says
Nov 16, 2022
Study of industry documents, ads and other communications shows decades-long marketing efforts aimed at Black people, women and youth.
Despite hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, 'you can still be you'
Oct 13, 2022
Diagnosed with the condition at age 23, a California woman charts a path to continue her vigorous lifestyle.
Here's a movement to boost kids' health on the way to school
Oct 10, 2022
Walking, biking or rolling every day can boost fitness and academic performance.
El Paso aims for streets that are friendly for all users
Aug 31, 2022
Complete Streets policy promotes bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, ramps and more.
Systems of care advances will help save lives
Aug 16, 2022
Residents of Kentucky and Texas will benefit from changes affecting where treatment is received in heart and stroke emergencies.
AHA alert on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Aug 4, 2022
Misleading messaging includes use of logo without permission.
New AHA president Michelle Albert's lived experiences make her the right person in the right place at the right time
Jul 7, 2022
From her own lived and professional experiences, Dr. Michelle Albert brings deep insight to addressing the health needs of people who have been disenfranchised.
Lloyd-Jones' impact on AHA will 'resonate for years to come'
Jun 29, 2022
Over a decade ago, he oversaw the creation of "Life's Simple 7" 鈥� pillars of cardiovascular health. As AHA president, he led the update to "Essential 8."