Gaps remain between what's known about obesity and how it's being treated
May 20, 2024
Gains in knowledge about the causes of obesity and how to treat it often aren’t getting to the people who need them, according to a new science report.
May 20, 2024
Gains in knowledge about the causes of obesity and how to treat it often aren’t getting to the people who need them, according to a new science report.
May 14, 2024
New guidelines emphasize that coordinated care can prevent amputations and cardiovascular complications for people with PAD, an often painful disease caused by reduced blood flow in the legs and feet.
May 10, 2024
The fight to protect people from pollution and smoking has seen success over the past century, but new challenges are blowing in.
May 6, 2024
A more personalized screening method may better predict potentially life-threatening preeclampsia, allowing women at risk to take preventive measures, new research suggests.
Apr 29, 2024
Pickleball can be safe for people with heart conditions, but here's what experts say you should know if you want to play.
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother – and herself.
Apr 3, 2024
The risk factors for heart attacks and strokes among Asian American adults may be influenced at varying degrees by employment, housing and other social factors, new research finds.
Apr 1, 2024
It's a simple form of exercise with all kinds of benefits. Here's how to get started – and why you should keep it up if you already have a walking habit.
Mar 27, 2024
Tidying up the home has more health-related twists than you might expect. Here's a laundry list of connections between cleaning and health, according to experts.
Mar 25, 2024
A new study looks at the effects of bright outdoor lights and air pollution in a large city in China.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.