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.
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.
Feb 1, 2021
Her condition diagnosed and controlled, Danielle Collins heads into 2021 healthier than ever. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 15, 2020
A new study suggests women’s hearts adapt differently to sports training, and that may have clinical implications.
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.
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.
Nov 23, 2020
Fears of sexual assault accusations would deter men from providing lifesaving CPR to women they don't know, according to a new survey.
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.
