Caring for her mother, a medical student learned how a little compassion can make a difference
Apr 18, 2025
From a young age, Diana Castillo Bonilla watched her mother's struggle with heart problems. Now, she's hoping to put the lessons to use.
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Big differences found in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups
Mar 10, 2025
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the U.S. are typically grouped together in research. But a new study shows their cardiovascular disease risks vary significantly.
Fueled by family, he grew up to become a force for Black health
Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Herman Taylor Jr. grew up in an era of turmoil. He went on to spend a lifetime improving Black health through the Jackson Heart Study and more.
Blood pressure patterns differ between South Asian and East Asian adults in UK
Feb 12, 2025
South Asian adults in the United Kingdom may experience higher blood pressure earlier in life than East Asian adults, a new analysis projects.
AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Women's health topped the list of health equity topics covered this year.
AHA president asks peers to consider how the new landscape in cardiology care impacts patients – and how to avoid looming threats
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Keith Churchwell pointed to prevention, equitable health and visionary leadership as key ingredients to disprove the ominous forecast for global health in 2050.
Festive foods from afar can balance tradition and health
Oct 29, 2024
Among immigrants and their descendants, festive foods during holidays such as Día de los Muertos and Diwali help keep traditions alive. But be careful not to overindulge, health experts say.
Most young adults in Puerto Rico may have less-than-ideal heart health
Oct 16, 2024
Nearly 3 out of 4 young adults in Puerto Rico might not have ideal cardiovascular health due to lifestyle behaviors, new research suggests.
Drugstore job and volunteer work put him on a path to a career in medicine
Oct 4, 2024
Charlie Pérez-Suárez, the son of Mexican immigrants, wanted a career in health care. A volunteer clinic job working with Spanish-speaking patients led him to cardiology.
Nearly 50 years after research began, more questions than answers about Hispanic heart health
Oct 1, 2024
Demographic and health data for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. wasn't even collected until the 1980s. Today, much remains unknown about their cardiovascular health.