When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know
Jan 27, 2025
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has released its 2025 statistics update for heart disease and stroke, which spells out the scope of the problem, as well as successes.
Stroke News
How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart
Jan 16, 2025
Researchers are zeroing in on the ways SARS-CoV-2 damages and persists inside blood vessels, raising the risk for heart attacks and strokes years after an initial infection.
Teen's face went numb at the start of a calculus exam. Another migraine? No. A stroke.
Jan 15, 2025
During what she thought was a migraine episode, Maddy Ferriter had a stroke due to an undiagnosed heart defect.
Coffee may protect cognition in people with AFib
Dec 31, 2024
Having atrial fibrillation increases the risk for cognitive decline, but drinking multiple cups of coffee each day may help offset that risk, new research suggests.
AHA News' most-read survivor stories of 2024
Dec 19, 2024
Nearly 100 inspiring tales of survivors were shared this year on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News. These five got the most views.
AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Women's health topped the list of health equity topics covered this year.
This underused type of care can help in stroke recovery, report says
Dec 16, 2024
Stroke survivors often don't get palliative care once they leave the hospital, but it can improve quality of life for them and their family members, a new science report finds.
Celebrities can spark change when they speak up about their health
Dec 13, 2024
When stars share details about their health – from breast cancer to heart disease and stroke – the impact can be far-reaching. Celebrity disclosures not only help educate the public, but they also can reduce stigma and inspire others to act.
AHA News' most-read research stories of 2024
Dec 10, 2024
Science is at the heart of every story, but some ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News stories gave it the spotlight this year.
Months after a serious stroke, he was back to drawing caricatures
Dec 5, 2024
Thanks to a supportive wife and intense therapy, artist Adam English also returned to the stage with his barbershop quartet.