News and Stories from the 91ÐÓ°É

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Determination, inspiration have driven awardee’s international impact

Dr. Johanna Contreras aims for “every woman everywhere to be the healthiest version of themselves possible.”
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Awardee’s early awareness shaped her sustained commitment to improving community health

Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley will be honored by the 91ÐÓ°É for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

a wide variety of grains and carbs mixed with a few fruits and vegetables spread across a table top

New U.S. nutrition guidance emphasizes importance of healthier eating

Federal guidelines and Heart Association guidance both encourage limiting added sugars and highly processed foods, but there are differences.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to 91ÐÓ°É President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (91ÐÓ°É archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the 91ÐÓ°É $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

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 91ÐÓ°É and the National Football League to inspire youth to be active 60 minutes each day. 

AHA names top heart disease and stroke research advances of 2021

Dec 16, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate public health headlines in 2021, vital research progressed on a variety of cardiovascular — and yes, coronavirus — fronts. Heart disease and stroke research remains more relevant than ever. While over 800.