American Heart Association stands together with Arkansas and against the soda industry to reduce sugary drink consumption
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 1-May-2025 06:08 ET (1-May-2025 10:08 GMT/UTC)
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29-Apr-2025
$1M awarded to research link between cardiovascular risk reduction, GLP-1 use
American Heart AssociationGrant and Award Announcement
The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health of all, is funding seven new scientific research studies to uncover which patients with obesity and cardiovascular disease are most likely to benefit from GLP-1 medications.
22-Apr-2025
Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck
American Heart AssociationReports and Proceedings
A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics — minuscule bits of plastic — compared to arteries free of plaque buildup.
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- American Heart Association Vascular Discovery 2025 Scientific Sessions
22-Apr-2025
Researchers awarded $15 million to study cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in women
American Heart AssociationGrant and Award Announcement
The American Heart Association funds scientists at Augusta University, Massachusetts General Hospital and The Ohio State University to study the different ways in which risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney diseases impact women
22-Apr-2025
Join the nation of lifesavers at NFL draft in Green Bay
American Heart AssociationBusiness Announcement
The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) want more people to be confident and capable when faced with a cardiac emergency.