Jen Hale of Fox Sports lost her dad to heart disease. At 38, it came for her, too.
Mar 18, 2022
Had she known more about her family history, she might never have landed on a transplant list. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Heart Disease
Death rates from tears in this major heart artery are rising, especially among women, Black adults
Mar 18, 2022
People with tears in the aorta, the major artery coming from the heart, have been dying at a growing rate over the past decade, according to new research that shows Black people and women are seeing the greatest increase.
What parents can do when kids with congenital heart defects grow up
Mar 17, 2022
As more survivors of congenital heart defects reach adulthood, a new report offers advice to parents and health care professionals on making sure they can manage their own care.
Serious mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke
Mar 9, 2022
People diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those with no mental illnesses, new research shows.
Eating too many sulfur amino acids may boost cardiovascular disease and death risk
Mar 3, 2022
Eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids – primarily found in proteins such as beef, chicken and dairy – may increase a person's risk of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, according to new preliminary research.
When his heart failed, 'Monk' actor Jason Gray-Stanford lived his own drama
Feb 24, 2022
Jason Gray-Stanford, who played Lt. Randy Disher on "Monk," talks about the condition that nearly killed him, and the heart transplant that saved his life.
Survivor's motto: 'Triumph through your trials and look good while doing it'
Feb 3, 2022
Rachel Owens of Jacksonville, Florida, is raising a son with the same congenital heart defect she has. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Heart attack survivors could experience more rapid brain function declines
Feb 3, 2022
People who have heart attacks experience a faster decline in cognitive function than those who haven't had heart attacks, preliminary research shows.
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, 'the father of preventive cardiology,' dies at 102
Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health, died early Wednesday.
Statistics report offers snapshot of the nation's brain health – and a guide to protecting it
Jan 26, 2022
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia affect millions of people, and a new collection of statistics helps put the problem in focus.