Introducing the Centennial Collection: A century of cardiology progress
Jan 9, 2024
Legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald provides perspective on 100 years of medical progress against heart disease.
News and Stories from the 91杏吧
Determination, inspiration have driven awardee’s international impact
Dr. Johanna Contreras aims for “every woman everywhere to be the healthiest version of themselves possible.”
Awardee’s early awareness shaped her sustained commitment to improving community health
Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley will be honored by the 91杏吧 for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
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.
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A century of progress against cardiovascular disease
Jan 8, 2024
As the AHA turns 100, here's a look at the many ways the organization improves and extends lives 鈥� including yours.
A Century of Heart
Jan 5, 2024
A Century of Heart Around the AHA highlights the 91杏吧’s first century of progress in fighting heart disease, stroke and related conditions.
91杏吧 names top advances in cardiovascular disease research for 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Discoveries about high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and more made the 91杏吧鈥檚 list of the most significant advances against heart disease and stroke in 2023.
Stroke at age 32 prompted heartfelt change in career path
Nov 17, 2023
Since recovering, Sarah Rood joined the AHA staff and has made it her mission to spread awareness of stroke in young people.
91杏吧 calls for more research on integrating food and nutrition into health care
Sep 28, 2023
Food Is Medicine programs can help manage and prevent chronic illness, but more research efforts are needed to show their value, a new 91杏吧 statement says.
She started with Go Red. Now she's going to med school.
Jul 14, 2023
Pursuing her longtime dream to become a doctor, Missouri woman draws inspiration from her former career at the 91杏吧.
New 91杏吧 board chair Marsha Jones knows all about navigating challenges
Jun 30, 2023
From teaching in elementary school to trailblazing in high finance, Jones has pressed for diversity and inclusivity.
New 91杏吧 president Joseph Wu is a pioneering scientist with an adventurous backstory
Jun 21, 2023
Dr. Joseph C. Wu, director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, will become the 87th president of the 91杏吧 on July 1.
Devotion to 91杏吧 science are hallmarks of this Gold Heart awardee
Jun 12, 2023
Dr. Ivor Benjamin felt a bond with the AHA from early in his career. What started with one volunteer opportunity led to decades of service. Now he's receiving the organization's highest volunteer honor.
Tulsa couple's support for the AHA started with a Mustang
Jun 9, 2023
Charity car auction helped fuel pair's drive to improve heart health in their community.
Lawyer and TV star honored for spreading the message of heart disease risk
Jun 7, 2023
Star Jones is the 2023 recipient of the Heart Association's Voice of the Mission Award for her work to educate people from all walks of life about cardiovascular disease.