Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Funding the fight for gender equity in heart research
Jun 14, 2019
Sally Soter, a generous supporter of women's heart health, is honored for her commitment to research.
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.
Study provides rare look at stroke risk, survival among American Indians
Jun 13, 2019
American Indians have been underrepresented in stroke research. A new study compares their risk with other racial groups.
Cool off with this quick, nutritious summer smoothie
Jun 12, 2019
Who needs ice cream this summer? A nutritional blended drink like the bluey smoothie can be the ultimate treat to beat the heat.
When dancer kept fainting, an EKG finally revealed why
Jun 12, 2019
Virginia's Daniela Leonhardt appeared to be in strikingly good shape, but her experience with cardiovascular problems was about to get intense.
Magician-turned-doctor knows the trick to helping save lives with CPR – just watch
Jun 11, 2019
Dr. Alson Inaba spread the idea of using "Stayin' Alive" as a CPR teaching tool, and now he'd like to get funky.
DNA test may help predict likelihood of heart disease
Jun 11, 2019
A new study finds genetic risk scores may predict who's likely to develop heart disease.
How to have a heart-healthy pregnancy before you even conceive
Jun 11, 2019
Preconception health – the care you get prior to becoming pregnant – is just as important as the care you get during pregnancy, especially if you have a condition that puts your heart at risk.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
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