How science cleared the air over inhaled health risks
May 10, 2024
The fight to protect people from pollution and smoking has seen success over the past century, but new challenges are blowing in.
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Time, distance and staffing pose challenges to health care in rural North Dakota
May 9, 2024
North Dakota turns to telemedicine and community education to cope with heart and health care challenges in rural areas.
Is exercise safe for people with an inherited heart condition?
May 8, 2024
New guidelines clarify the exercise limits for those with a genetic condition known as HCM, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes the heart muscle to thicken.
Born with a heart defect, baby soon had seizures, stroke and more
May 7, 2024
Dax Serbin was born with tetralogy of Fallot. After heart surgery at 11 days old, the now-5-year-old has met every developmental milestone.
When Mother's Day isn't a joyful holiday, there are ways to cope
May 6, 2024
Mother's Day is an occasion to celebrate, but not for everyone. If circumstances make it a day of sadness or resentment, experts have ideas on how to manage.
New screening method may better predict preeclampsia early in first pregnancy
May 6, 2024
A more personalized screening method may better predict potentially life-threatening preeclampsia, allowing women at risk to take preventive measures, new research suggests.
Just as she started a nursing career, 2 strokes changed the course of her life
May 2, 2024
With a loving partner, supportive family and a newfound joy in participating in charity walks, Precious Guan continues to recover from two strokes.
Anger's role in heart attack risk may start in the arteries
May 1, 2024
Short bursts of anger may reduce the ability of blood vessels to dilate, believed to be a precursor to hardened arteries, new research suggests.
What's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up look
Apr 30, 2024
Statistics show that Americans who live in rural areas have a shorter life span and more illnesses than people in urban settings. AHA News visited five states to better understand the situations and the solutions that are unique to each locale.
Quick action on the golf course resulted in rapid recovery from stroke
Apr 30, 2024
When George Richards couldn’t use his left arm, his friend immediately recognized the symptoms of a stroke. Within an hour, a clot was removed from his brain.
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