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The American Heart Association released new guidelines championing vegetables, fruits, and plant proteins as keys to heart health. The science-backed advice offers Americans a clear path to better cardiovascular wellness.
New research shows that 90% of American adults have some form of metabolic syndrome, but doctors say simple lifestyle changes can prevent or reverse the damage before it leads to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
A boy born with a life-threatening heart defect is now the face of hope for thousands walking to fight heart disease. The Engles family turned their son's medical journey into a mission to save other lives.
A breakthrough clinical trial offers the first successful treatment for patients with non-obstructive heart disease who've had zero approved therapies. The drug improved both quality of life and exercise capacity in people living with a challenging heart condition.
Scientists developed a quick, painless MRI scan that measures heart oxygen levels in just three minutes, potentially transforming how doctors catch and treat heart failure early. The technology could help millions of Americans get better care without invasive procedures.
Women who survived heart disease will model in a special fashion show that raises awareness and funds to fight the leading killer of women. The Metro Jackson event shines a light on a health crisis that many women don't know threatens them most.
A precision medicine drug just gave teens with a dangerous inherited heart disease their first real treatment option beyond invasive surgery. The Philadelphia trial showed mavacamten dramatically reduced heart blockage and may even help hearts heal.
Scientists discovered that severe obesity weakens heart muscle cells in a common form of heart failure, but losing weight can reverse the damage. The breakthrough could help 6.6 million Americans living with heart failure.
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder are studying pythons' remarkable ability to grow and shrink their hearts without damage, hoping to unlock treatments for human heart disease. The snakes can fast for months while maintaining muscle strength and boost their metabolism up to 40 times after eating.
Leading U.S. cardiologists just released updated cholesterol guidelines that shift focus to early screening and prevention, potentially transforming how we fight the nation's leading cause of death. The new approach targets heart disease before it starts, especially in young adults.
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other condition, but doctors say most cases are preventable. Top cardiologists share six lifestyle changes that can transform your heart health, and some might surprise you.
A groundbreaking treatment used stem cells to grow new heart muscle for people with failing hearts, strengthening their ability to pump blood. The patches offer new hope for patients waiting for transplants or left ventricular assist devices.
Scientists studying pythons have discovered the snakes can grow and shrink their hearts on demand without damage. The breakthrough could help millions of people suffering from deadly heart conditions.
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
A new AI platform turns everyday smartwatches into powerful heart monitors for millions of Americans living with heart failure. The FDA just gave it breakthrough status, potentially preventing countless emergency room visits.
The American Heart Association and NFL player Damar Hamlin are attempting to break a world record for CPR training during this year's NFL Draft. The initiative aims to equip thousands with life-saving skills after Hamlin's own cardiac arrest survival story.
After a stroke at 39 forced him to relearn cutting hair with his non-dominant hand, Craig Hunt partnered with the American Heart Association to bring free health screenings to barbershops across Iowa. Now over 80 locations offer the life-saving service.
A smartphone app that spots worsening heart failure just by analyzing your voice just earned FDA breakthrough status. Six million Americans with heart failure could soon monitor their condition without needles, implants, or doctor visits.
Two million Americans living with a frightening heart condition just got a powerful new tool to understand their diagnosis. The Heart Rhythm Society partnered with Milestone Pharmaceuticals to create free resources that help patients navigate supraventricular tachycardia and find the right treatment.
Over 1,200 people gathered at Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium to learn hands-only CPR and break a world record. The American Heart Association partnered with the NFL to turn a football stadium into the world's largest life-saving classroom.
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