News and Stories from the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ

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Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings

Scientific advances could help fill gaps in preventing and managing high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and more.
Dr Edward Cooper

Dr. Edward Cooper, pioneering Heart Association president, dies at 99

From pioneering stroke research to shaping the future of medicine for all, Dr. Cooper's legacy endures. The ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ proudly honors the inspiring dedication of our 1992-93 president.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

Cass Wheeler was driven to improve the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ because he knew it meant improving and extending lives across the country and around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Wheeler family)

·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84

Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ, the last 10 spent as CEO.

Vikings mascot highlights effort to get kids active

Dec 16, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings mascot recently wore fan-designed shoes designed to highlight NFL Play 60, a joint initiative of the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ and the National Football League to inspire youth to be active 60 minutes each day.