American Heart Association

Affordable care linked to fewer cardiac arrests

Health insurance expansion via the Affordable Care Act may be responsible for fewer cardiac arrests, a new study suggests.

Chairman focused on innovation, precision medicine

James Postl plans to come out on top in the fight against heart disease and stroke as the American Heart Association’s new chairman.

Heart failure hospitalizations have declined, but there are disparities by race and gender.

"And if your diet goes well, you could win the No Belly Prize." — Hearty Humor by Jonny Hawkins

U.S. heart patients, economy could suffer without more medical research

Current levels of funding for heart disease research are not keeping up with patient needs, according to an AHA scientific statement published Monday.

Incoming AHA President Warner driven by commitment to science, community, teamwo

Volunteer work and an interest in science are twin threads woven into the life of John Warner, M.D., the incoming president of the American Heart Association.

Chef Annette Gray reveals flavor secrets for the grill in AHA CEO Nancy Brown’s latest column for HuffPost.

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