Sep 28, 2020
Doctors should consider two classes of medicines, SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RA medications, when treating people with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes, a new scientific statement advises.
Sep 23, 2020
A new music video about salt is aimed at educating young people, who on average consume about double the recommended amount of sodium daily. "Let's Talk About Salt," a music video featuring Cheryl "Salt" James from the legendary group Salt-N-Pepa.
Sep 16, 2020
A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation was the start of a series of heart and other illnesses for Ray Rivera, who's determined to work hard for good health.
Sep 16, 2020
A pressing concern like a global pandemic can quickly overshadow other important health challenges facing families. One is the issue of childhood obesity, a problem the slower pace of life brought on by COVID-19 could exacerbate.
Sep 8, 2020
After years of symptoms, Shawn Lewis finally received diagnoses of heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which led to a temporary heart pump and eventually a heart transplant.
Sep 4, 2020
After quadruple bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement, Tom Broussard figured everything was ‘fixed.’ But new cardiovascular challenges taught Broussard, an AHA Heart Valve Ambassador, to view his health on a continuum.