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A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.
A Michigan foundation is saving young lives by offering free heart screenings to teenagers, detecting potentially fatal conditions before symptoms appear. The Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation has already screened over 1,000 local teens.
A foundation born from tragedy has transformed into a beacon of hope, funding over 117 life-saving heart surgeries for Ghanaian children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after the stadium disaster that sparked its creation.
A Georgia foundation honoring a teen who died days before graduation is now offering scholarships to students at all three Troup County high schools. Nine awards totaling over $10,000 will help seniors pursue their dreams in 2026.
A sports club in Northern Ireland collected over £4,600 for the British Heart Foundation during their Christmas Eve street fundraiser. The generous donations from the Roslea community will fund life-saving heart disease research.
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 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.
A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a 13-year-old heart transplant patient has donated half a million dollars to help children in need before closing its doors. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation's nine-year mission kept alive the legacy of a brave girl who inspired thousands. #
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.
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.
After losing their 3-year-old son George to a rare genetic disorder, an Akron couple turned grief into action by creating the Be Cheechy Foundation. More than 2,400 people have already been "cheech'd" with random acts of kindness.
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.
A Ghanaian nonprofit is championing everyday citizens as the secret ingredient to national progress. After mobilizing 91 communities in 18 months, STAR-Ghana Foundation proves volunteers can transform local governance and public services.
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.
After beating two cancers, Sherry Mengel faced an unexpected battle when chemotherapy caused congestive heart failure 19 years later. Now she's partnering with her doctor to show other women that heart disease doesn't have to be a death sentence.
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.
The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation is awarding nine scholarships across three Georgia high schools after a teen died days before graduation. The foundation raised enough funds to expand from one school to all three Troup County high schools in just one year.
After seven years of helping sick children, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation has donated its final dollar, reaching half a million in contributions. Named for a brave 13-year-old who survived six heart surgeries, the foundation closes its doors having fulfilled its beautiful mission.
The Gates Foundation is investing $200 billion over the next 20 years to end preventable maternal and child deaths, eliminate deadly diseases, and lift millions out of poverty. Nigeria sits at the heart of this mission, facing some of the world's highest mortality rates but now seeing real momentum toward change.
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