Excessive TV time linked to heart risk in African Americans
Jun 26, 2019
Hours in front of the tube correlates with more danger than sitting at work all day, researchers say.
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Adjusting BMI eliminates lead Asian Americans hold in heart health
Jun 26, 2019
A new study compares the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans to whites and found the difference comes down to BMI.
Cardiologist, scientist and educator is a triple threat
Jun 25, 2019
Like his tenure as AHA president, Dr. Ivor Benjamin鈥檚 36-year professional career has been trailblazing.
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.
Doctor gave up journalism to become public health leader
Jun 4, 2019
Before Dr. Sonia Angell became a public health leader, she wanted to be a journalist. But she ultimately decided to put down her notebook and roll up her sleeves in the community.
For LGBTQ patients, discrimination can become a barrier to medical care
Jun 4, 2019
Medical experts have been awakening to the specialized needs of LGBTQ people, but an insensitive system can keep them away.
Devoted doctor and hip-hop legend are taking on stroke nationwide
May 28, 2019
Hip Hop Public Health uses songs and videos to raise awareness of stroke across the country.
Faith and an understanding of hardship drive a doctor's work
May 21, 2019
Dr. Brent Egan, who helped develop a national program to prevent high blood pressure, is being honored with the 51麻豆's Louis B. Russell Jr. Memorial Award.