In an earlier era, the American Heart Assn. and the U.S. federal government were very closely aligned on what the American public should eat and why. Dietary guidelines from the cardiovascular research nonprofit largely mirrored those published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. American Heart Assn. representatives advised the government on the … Read more
Research Highlights: People born to mothers where the birth included a placental abruption (placenta separates from the uterus before delivery) may have a higher risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease than those whose birth did not have this complication. People born to mothers who had a placental abruption are about three … Read more
Research Highlights: Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how stopping statins prior to pregnancy affects maternal and infant outcomes, and the impact of smoking during pregnancy on blood pressure in children, is featured in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation focused on research … Read more
Both middle‑aged South Asian men and women had higher rates of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure compared to white, Chinese and Hispanic peers, and similar or slightly lower rates of high blood pressure compared to Black adults despite healthier lifestyles, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart … Read more
Research Highlights: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition caused by the buildup of amyloid (proteins) in brain blood vessels, was associated with increased risk of developing dementia within 5 years, in a study of nearly 2 million adults in the U.S. with health insurance coverage through Medicare. There was a strong association between blood … Read more
Research Highlights: A study in France found that if sodium reduction targets focused on reducing salt in baguettes and other breads, they could lower daily salt intake by 0.35 grams per person and reduce national deaths by more than 1,000. A similar study in the United Kingdom found that if 2024 salt reduction … Read more
Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins – such as beans, nuts and lentils – may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research. The study, published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, also suggested that minimally processed animal proteins could be included in weekly meal plans without significantly affecting … Read more
The American Heart Association warns smoke exposure from the current wildfires out of Canada may cause heart problems or worsen existing ones DALLAS, May 30, 2025 — Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, warns that this … Read more
## Advanced Cholesterol Management: A lifeline for Rare Genetic Disorders For individuals grappling with persistently high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol – frequently enough referred to as “bad cholesterol” – the underlying cause may not be lifestyle factors, but rather a rare, inherited genetic condition. These chronic disorders, frequently underdiagnosed, pose a important threat … Read more
DALLAS, March 24, 2025 — Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all. The rise in kidney disease rates is a major concern for cardiovascular health around the world. … Read more