AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2022
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
Heart Disease News
Heart transplant recipient honors her donor 'by living the best possible life I can'
Dec 20, 2022
Linda Jara was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at age 35. Seven years later, she needed a new heart. Despite early complications and ongoing difficulties, she remains optimistic.
This type of cholesterol could be bad in people with high blood pressure
Dec 13, 2022
The higher the level of lipoprotein(a), the higher the danger for heart attacks and strokes in those with hypertension, new research suggests.
You're not a polar bear: The plunge into cold water comes with risks
Dec 9, 2022
Some people believe cold water swims, including the popular "polar bear plunges," have health benefits, but there's little evidence to support that notion. In fact, the practice can be dangerous.
Study of heart disease trends reflects diversity among Asian Americans
Nov 14, 2022
Cardiovascular disease rates may be rising faster in Asian subgroups than in white people – with the exception of people of Japanese and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent.
Teens' research highlights lasting heart health effects of redlining
Nov 9, 2022
An internship project for two Houston high school students opened their eyes to the lasting health consequences of structural racism. Now they're trying to do something about it.
Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease
Nov 7, 2022
People with heart disease who experience mild to moderate reactions from their flu shot may be less likely to die or be hospitalized for heart and lung problems, new research finds.
Upping your step count, even in small amounts, may increase life span
Nov 3, 2022
Adding just 500 to 1,000 steps to your daily routine could cut your risk of dying, including from heart-related causes, according to new research.
COVID-19 pandemic erased decade of progress in lowering heart disease death rate
Nov 3, 2022
Heart disease death rates fell for nearly a decade but jumped back up with the advent of COVID-19, a new study finds.
New guidelines revise how aortic disease is diagnosed and treated
Nov 2, 2022
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have updated guidelines for how to diagnose and treat diseases affecting the body's largest artery.