FDA approves new drug to treat protein buildup in the heart
The FDA has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects thousands of people. The drug, called Amvuttra ...
Cannabis users under 50 are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack, new study shows
A new study found that cannabis users under the age of 50 are about 6.2 times more likely to experience a heart attack than ...
Why sniffles and sneezes should make you think about heart health this allergy season
If your allergies leave you feeling lightheaded or cause chest pain, alert your doctor immediately, Nagarajan said. It could ...
Eisenhower High School heart screening is personal for volunteers
Several hundred students at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island were screened by the Young Hearts for Life cardiac program, ...
Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart–kidney connection
Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by ...
Your heart changes in size and shape with exercise – this can lead to heart problems for some athletes and gym rats
People who regularly engage in significant amounts of exercise, as endurance athletes do, may develop enlarged hearts. While ...
Eating healthier meals and watching saturated fats can prevent heart disease
In Wisconsin, we experience higher rates of heart failure than any other state, but 80% of cardiac events are preventable, ...
First Coast Heart Ball raises $1.5 million with record attendance
A record-breaking 600 people attended the American Heart Association's 2025 First Coast Heart Ball and raised $1.5 million ...
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American Heart Association presents 2025 ‘Go Red for Women’ event
Thursday night was the Annual American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” event. Speaker of the night, Kimberly Rush ...
Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
Our findings suggest deeper issues are contributing to the increase in the disease, particularly in Black women. Barriers to health care are critical. These include insurance gaps, transportation ...
Edgewater school students raise $7,000 for heart health
Edgewater Elementary School students recently raised about $7,270 for the American Heart Association, far surpassing the school’s goal of $4,000. Students who raised at least $100 get to pour slime on ...