Research Highlights: A study of microplastics in U.S. coastal waters found that residents of counties adjacent to the most heavily microplastic-polluted waters had significantly higher rates of Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease (plaque-clogged ...

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Being exposed to synthetic compounds called “forever chemicals” before birth was linked to higher systolic (top number) blood pressure in children, especially during their adolescent years.

Compared to other children, the risk of...

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 wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for heart ...

Research Highlights: An analysis of data from a national health survey conducted before the pandemic found that pizza, soup and chicken are some of the main sources of sodium (salt) intake for people in all racial and ethnic groups. The study also ...

Puntos destacados de la investigación: Un análisis de datos de una encuesta nacional de salud realizada antes de la pandemia encontró que la pizza, la sopa y el pollo son algunas de las principales fuentes de ingesta de sodio (sal) para las personas ...

DALLAS, May 22, 2025 — Hospitalized heart failure patients in the United States are living longer and receiving more optimized evidence-based care, according to new research drawn from nearly two decades of data in the American Heart Association’s Get...

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The American Heart Association’s PREVENTTM risk calculator accurately identified participants who had calcium buildup in their heart arteries and those who had a higher future heart attack risk, in an analysis of about 7,000...

Research Highlights: People who were less active, with a daily average of more than 14 hours of sedentary behavior, were more than twice as likely to have another cardiac event, including heart attack, surgery to treat heart issues (coronary ...

DALLAS, May 15, 2025 — Since 1921, heart disease has remained the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. While medical advances have been made, lifestyle factors lead to continued cardiovascular problems. That is why the American Heart Association’s...

Statement Highlights: Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values. ...