In lab, soybean compound fights blood vessel damage from marijuana
Jul 30, 2019
New research is part of an effort to understand marijuana's cardiovascular risks.
Heart Disease
Here's how many years you could gain by keeping heart disease at bay
Jul 25, 2019
While progress has been made in the fight against heart disease, the number of years of life lost is staggering. Some disturbing trends also point toward possible solutions.
Where there's wildfire smoke, there may be heart problems
Jul 22, 2019
Wildfires are expected to burn hotter and more frequently, posing health risks, especially for people with heart conditions.
A study of fainting astronauts could provide help for the earthbound, too
Jul 19, 2019
Regular workouts and an IV on landing seem to solve a vexing problem with space travel.
More evidence links broken heart syndrome to cancer
Jul 17, 2019
The heart condition, also known as takotsubo syndrome, is known to be triggered by stress.
5 threats to heart health you may not be aware of
Jul 11, 2019
The familiar risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as smoking and high blood pressure, don't tell the whole story. Other elements, such as pollution and loneliness, also affect heart health.
Disorder of tiny blood vessels might raise risk of leg amputations
Jul 8, 2019
Microvascular disease, which affects tiny blood vessels, has been linked to leg amputations in a new study.
Doctors shrugged off athlete's gasping, until one heart surgeon listened
Jul 3, 2019
A woman's fitness helped hide a silent but astonishing heart defect until she was 45.
Father's death motivated AHA chairman to help others lead healthier lives
Jun 27, 2019
Jim Postl lost his 54-year-old father to heart disease and now works to helps others lead longer, healthier lives. His dedication earned him the AHA's Award for Distinguished National Leadership.
Cardiologist, scientist and educator is a triple threat
Jun 25, 2019
Like his tenure as AHA president, Dr. Ivor Benjamin’s 36-year professional career has been trailblazing.