Global collaboration on Kawasaki disease key to reducing risk of serious heart conditions
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Oct-2026 05:15 ET (21-Oct-2026 09:15 GMT/UTC)
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14-May-2026
Prior heart attack linked to faster declines in thinking and memory skills
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The chance of developing cognitive impairment was significantly higher for people who have had a heart attack, according to a study published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
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- Stroke
13-May-2026
New study explores how to improve diagnosis of a frequently missed heart condition
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The American Heart Association launches cluster randomized trial to improve detection of ATTR cardiomyopathy within hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure
13-May-2026
Perimenopause may offer a “window of opportunity” for heart disease prevention in women
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Perimenopausal women were two times more likely to have a low cardiovascular health score compared to women having regular menstrual cycles, according to an analysis of nationwide U.S. data published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
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- Journal of the American Heart Association
7-May-2026
Muscle loss, weak grip and slow walking pace linked to higher stroke risk
American Heart AssociationPeer-Reviewed Publication
Muscle loss, a weaker grip and a slower walking pace were associated with a higher risk of stroke in adults, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
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- Stroke