Perimenopause may offer a “window of opportunity” for heart disease prevention in women
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 28-Jun-2026 13:16 ET (28-Jun-2026 17:16 GMT/UTC)
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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
1-May-2026
7 honorees nationwide are redefining what life after stroke can look like
American Heart AssociationGrant and Award Announcement
Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of survivors of stroke, caregivers and community champions.
1-May-2026
Knowing stroke signs can save a life when every minute counts
American Heart AssociationBusiness Announcement
The American Stroke Association highlights how recognizing B.E. F.A.S.T. warning signs and acting quickly can help people get lifesaving care sooner.
30-Apr-2026
Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study
American Heart AssociationPeer-Reviewed Publication
Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for nearly 15% of heart attacks for a decade in a northern California study, 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