Cardiologists earn AHA award for COVID-19 CVD Registry
Apr 20, 2021
With data from 127 sites and more than 42,000 patients, the AHA COVID-19 CVD Registry has already provided important insights into the pandemic.
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Evidence mounts that sugary drink taxes make communities healthier
As Santa Cruz, California, becomes the latest city to enact a tax, new research shows such taxes reduce consumption of sugary beverages that are harmful to health.
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ, the last 10 spent as CEO.
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You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
John Houston III, who advanced legacy of health equity, honored posthumously
Apr 15, 2021
"Innovation, empowerment, equity and a focus on underserved communities: Those were his buttons."
Two leaders honored for empowering volunteers
Apr 13, 2021
Their collaboration has yielded national AHA initiatives strengthening community ties.
For 2021 Voice of the Mission honorees, supporting the AHA is a family value
Apr 8, 2021
"When it comes to the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ, the answer is always going to be yes."
Alliance focuses on health and well-being for San Francisco's Chinese residents
Mar 26, 2021
At the outset of the coronavirus crisis, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition mobilized to provide education, support and advocacy.
Innovative farms make mark on urban food landscapes
Mar 19, 2021
Two Texas farms, recipients of AHA Foodscape Innovation Awards, are implementing creative food distribution solutions amid an urgent need for change in the food industry.
New grants fund research on congenital heart defects
Mar 8, 2021
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ and The Children's Heart Foundation are jointly funding eight new research projects to help health care professionals better understand, identify and treat congenital heart defects.
Patient won't let diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy define her
Mar 5, 2021
After years of visits to cardiologists, Kathryn Redmond 'finally had a name' for her health troubles.
The 3 W's still apply during vaccination rollout
Mar 4, 2021
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ reminds you: Masks and social distancing matter as much as ever.
Radiothon celebrates 50th anniversary
Mar 2, 2021
Tradition and community involvement keep running during Utica, New York's annual heart fundraiser.
AHA awards $60,000 to social entrepreneurs to improve health equity
Feb 5, 2021
The grants will support innovative approaches to remove barriers to health care access and quality.
U.S. commemorates 57th consecutive American Heart Month in February
Feb 1, 2021
It's February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.