A Century of Heart
A century later, psychologist carries on a heart-focused family legacy
Jan 30, 2024
When Katie Sears Edwards works with patients, she feels a special connection to a distant relative, Paul Dudley White, the late cardiology pioneer who co-founded the American Heart Association.
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.
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 – including yours.
AHA names top advances in cardiovascular disease research for 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Discoveries about high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and more made the American Heart Association’s list of the most significant advances against heart disease and stroke in 2023.
AHA 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 American Heart Association statement says.
New AHA 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 AHA 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 American Heart Association on July 1.
Devotion to AHA 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 AHA's Voice of the Mission Award for her work to educate people from all walks of life about cardiovascular disease.