Moms' use of 'snus' tobacco linked to higher blood pressure in kids
Oct 16, 2019
Children exposed to nicotine because their mothers used a type of smokeless, powdered tobacco while pregnant saw increased blood pressure by age 6, a study says.
Tobacco & E-Cigarettes News
Amid an 'epidemic' of school vaping, a search for solutions
Aug 16, 2019
Making people aware of the e-cigarette problem, the health risks and even what the devices look like is just a starting point, tobacco opponents say.
Exposing pregnant mice to cigarette smoke hurt newborns' heart-healing abilities
Aug 1, 2019
A study of cardiac regeneration could add to reasons why pregnant women shouldn't smoke.
Who's helping smokers quit? Probably not their heart doctor, study says
Jun 28, 2019
A new study indicates not enough cardiologists are offering their patients help to quit smoking.
Michael Bloomberg's wide-ranging efforts to promote health are honored
Jun 24, 2019
The former New York City mayor received the Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease?
Jun 14, 2019
Some recent studies suggest hormone therapy can increase cardiovascular risk for transgender people. Here's how to reduce that potential threat.
Executive's mom inspires her mission with a passion
Jun 6, 2019
Brenda Houston, who lost her mom to heart disease, is the American Heart Association's Earl B. Beagle award winner.
Army troops have worse heart health than civilian population, study says
Jun 5, 2019
The heart health of active-duty Army personnel is actually worse than civilians' heart health, a surprising study has found.
Vaping ignites legislative trend: Raising sales age for tobacco to 21
May 30, 2019
States, cities and even retailers are making the push to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco products to 21. And Congress is following their lead.
Surprisingly, mental health woes not seen as barrier to veterans' cardiac rehab
May 22, 2019
The findings of a large new study contradict earlier work on depression and PTSD in veterans, concluding that those vets are more likely to use cardiac rehabilitation services.