Faith-based nonprofit gives teen moms a path to diplomas and jobs
Jan 24, 2022
A Maryland nonprofit supports teen moms to reach high school graduation and become job-ready. Its CEO and founder knows what they're going through.
Health Disparities News
Residential segregation may increase risk for high blood pressure
Jan 20, 2022
Living in a racially segregated neighborhood increases the risk for high blood pressure for Black and Hispanic adults, a new study finds.
Pregnant women living under negative social conditions may face higher heart disease risk
Jan 11, 2022
Pregnant women facing the toughest social conditions may have more risk factors for heart disease than those living under better socioeconomic conditions, a new study shows.
Elder shares stories of life, laughter and American Indian health
Jan 6, 2022
Linda Poolaw, the Grand Chief of the Delaware Grand Council of North America and daughter of famed photographer Horace Poolaw, talks about her sometimes wild past, her serious efforts to protect American Indian health and culture, and her secret for survival.
Higher ed may boost heart health – but not equally for all races, ethnicities
Jan 5, 2022
Researchers looking at the interplay of education, race and heart health found that white people gained much more from higher levels of schooling.
AHA News' most-read COVID-19 stories of 2021
Dec 21, 2021
For the second year, stories about the COVID-19 pandemic are among our most popular.
Making a lifetime of good brain health a global priority
Dec 21, 2021
Without a healthy brain, it's harder to have a healthy body. As heart disease, stroke and dementia rates continue to rise, leading heart and brain experts hope to focus research and the world’s attention on prevention.
Seattle nonprofit offers chance at a good life and good health after prison
Dec 13, 2021
Using donated properties, a transitional housing program at the nonprofit Weld Seattle gives residents tools to stay sober, reenter society and stay out of prison.
This nonprofit builds strong 'ground game' for community mental health
Dec 6, 2021
A faith-based nonprofit meets mental health needs in a diverse Maryland community and will train mental health coaches to help erase health inequities.
Hispanic adults may be more likely to get amputations for this blood vessel disease
Dec 1, 2021
Hispanic people hospitalized for peripheral artery disease may be more likely to undergo amputations than their white peers who are not Hispanic, according to new research that points to the need for greater awareness of the disease.