Apr 6, 2021
The idea of being an ally, or being in solidarity, against racism and its resulting health inequities starts not with rushing into action but with working with people most affected by the problem, experts say.
Mar 29, 2021
Black young adults are nearly four times more likely than their white counterparts to have a stroke, according to a new study.
Mar 26, 2021
Jacqueline Waggoner's vision for equitable housing has helped LA. Now, she's taking it nationwide. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Mar 22, 2021
Researchers found that being active and having a healthy BMI were key to a group of Black people whose blood pressure did not rise with age – suggesting this is where to focus efforts to help.
Mar 18, 2021
Stroke deaths have increased among middle-aged adults in rural counties, according to new research.
Mar 9, 2021
A San Francisco program, which gives individuals and families vouchers for six months of free fruits and vegetables, works to increase nutrition and combat chronic diseases.
Mar 3, 2021
American Indian adults have a higher risk of clot-caused stroke than any other racial or ethnic group, but the elevated risk isn't only due to their higher rates of AFib, a new study finds.
Feb 23, 2021
Drawing energy from recent dramatic societal changes and rooted in the work of the Civil Rights era, activists say achieving a society in which all Black lives matter means that Black health must matter, too.
Feb 23, 2021
Black and Hispanic adults are at greater risk for dementia than their white peers, due to a mix of health and socioeconomic disparities.
Feb 22, 2021
Dealing with a lifetime of perceived discrimination seems to increase the risk for hypertension in Black people, but not in white, Chinese or Hispanic people, a new study finds.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
