A heart artery tore weeks before her due date, putting the lives of mom and baby at risk
Apr 11, 2025
Nefertari Nelson-Williams was nearly nine months pregnant when she had emergency surgery to repair a spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
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Poor sleep linked to advanced stages of a complex heart and kidney disease syndrome
Mar 25, 2025
Researchers question whether poor sleep may play a role in the progression of CKM syndrome, a complex heart and kidney-related condition that can extend to other organs.
Big differences found in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups
Mar 10, 2025
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the U.S. are typically grouped together in research. But a new study shows their cardiovascular disease risks vary significantly.
Fueled by family, he grew up to become a force for Black health
Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Herman Taylor Jr. grew up in an era of turmoil. He went on to spend a lifetime improving Black health through the Jackson Heart Study and more.
Mediterranean-style diet linked to better brain health in older Hispanic and Latino adults
Feb 5, 2025
Closely following a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may help preserve brain health in Hispanic and Latino adults, new research suggests.
Microaggressions during pregnancy and delivery later linked to higher blood pressure
Jan 9, 2025
A new study suggests an association between subtle gender and racial slights, even unintentional, and higher blood pressure postpartum.
After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Dec 20, 2024
Cheryl Stokes of North Carolina had peripartum cardiomyopathy. What she learned prompted her to educate other women about heart health.
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.
Food donations can focus on nutrition, not just hunger
Dec 6, 2024
Food and nutrition insecurity often go together. People who donate to food banks and pantries can help battle both.