News from the American Heart Association

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American Heart Association

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 16-Jun-2025 08:09 ET (16-Jun-2025 12:09 GMT/UTC)

12-Jun-2025

Exposure to “forever chemicals” before birth may raise blood pressure during teen years

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

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.

Journal

Journal of the American Heart Association

Meeting

Society for Epidemiologic Research Conference

10-Jun-2025

Texans add lifesavers to the chain of survival in Houston

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

The American Heart Association and the Houston Texans provided Hands-Only CPR education to youth sports coaches to improve emergency outcomes

8-Jun-2025

NFL’s Falcons mark CPR Week with Hands-Only CPR and AED training

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

The American Heart Association and the Atlanta Falcons increase bystander CPR education

8-Jun-2025

NFL safety Justin Reid expands CPR education for youth through summer program

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesaver player ambassador brings CPR readiness to JREID InDeed’s Tackling Tech summer program

30-May-2025

American Heart Association responds to sugary drink tax litigation in Santa Cruz

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Nancy Brown: Big Soda’s lawsuit undermines public health