Heart attack deaths drop 89% in 50 years, but other heart risks are rising
Independent - 26-Jun-2025Study links rise in heart failure and arrhythmia to obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure
American Heart Association
Non-profit US organization that funds cardiovascular medical research
The six cardiologists who founded the American Heart Association in 1924 would be amazed.
From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 2,800 employees. Learn more about our impact over time.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
American Heart Association News
Intermittent fasting could lead to increased heart disease mortality
New Scientist - 18-Mar-2024More studies needed, perhaps time-restricted eating provides short-term gain but long-term pain
Experimental vaccine promises to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's in mice
American Heart Association - 30-Jul-2023Vaccine not only reduced inflammation, but also improved behavior and awareness in mice
Fitbit clears FDA to identify people with irregular heartbeats
MedCity News - 17-Nov-2021Detected atrial fibrillation in one-third of adults, but faces issues with implementation
Elevian has secured $40 million for anti-aging diseases and heart stroke
FierceBiotech - 17-Sep-2021$40 million for clinical research, lead program-stroke recovery focuses GDF11
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American Heart Association Blog Posts
23-Dec-2020
The Difference Between Dietary Cholesterol and Blood Cholesterol
The real culprit is saturated fats, so your diet is still important
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All round health trackers for under £100
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