How science evolved its views on women's health
Mar 8, 2021
It might seem obvious now, but medical research hasn't always emphasized differences between men and women.
Women's Health
Eating more plant protein, less red meat may lower women's risk of early death
Feb 24, 2021
Women past the age of menopause who get their protein from plants instead of animals are less likely to die prematurely from dementia, heart disease and other causes, a new study finds.
Why Black women are less likely to survive pregnancy, and what's being done about it
Feb 10, 2021
Racial disparities that contribute to non-Hispanic Black women being up to three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worry.
Tennis star's aches and pains weren't from playing. It was a flare of a chronic disease.
Feb 1, 2021
Her condition diagnosed and controlled, Danielle Collins heads into 2021 healthier than ever. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women
Feb 1, 2021
The brains of women and men react differently to disease, and disparities are linked to differing hormone exposures at key periods of life.
Statistics report puts spotlight on pregnancy and heart health
Jan 27, 2021
Pregnancy is "nature's stress test" on women's hearts, and complications have been rising. Raising awareness could help mothers and their children, authors of a new report said.
Statins may protect older women with breast cancer from chemo-induced heart damage
Jan 6, 2021
Older women with early-stage breast cancer are less likely to experience heart failure following chemotherapy if they take statins while getting cancer therapy, new research suggests.
'Athlete's heart' differs between men and women
Dec 15, 2020
A new study suggests women’s hearts adapt differently to sports training, and that may have clinical implications.
Feeling stressed about your role in life? For women, that could be a health risk
Dec 11, 2020
How a middle-aged woman feels about her social roles may impact her ability to maintain good heart and brain health, new research shows.
Report on latest menopause science looks at heart risks
Nov 30, 2020
A new report summarizing menopause research includes a look at hormone replacement therapy and gives an overview of heart risks related to the stages of menopause.
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.
