News from the American Heart Association

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 1-May-2025 11:08 ET (1-May-2025 15:08 GMT/UTC)

24-Mar-2025

Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart-kidney connection

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

he rise in kidney disease rates is a major concern for cardiovascular health around the world. Kidney disease increases heart disease risk, yet as many as 9 in 10 U.S. adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it.

20-Mar-2025

First Comprehensive Stroke Centers certified in India

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

The American Stroke Association awards first Comprehensive Stroke Center certifications in India to Apollo Hospital, Aster Hospital.

19-Mar-2025

NFL’s Buffalo Bills continue CPR education kicking off year 3 of the HeartBEAT initiative

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

For the third year the American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills are working together to bring compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), known as Hands-Only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training and equipment to community events, organizations and youth sports groups across Western New York. 

17-Mar-2025

Newborns with heart defects may face a higher risk of developing childhood cancer

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Newborns with congenital heart defects may have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer compared to children born without a heart abnormality.

Journal

Circulation

12-Mar-2025

What do we mean by “brain health” and why should you care about it?

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

During Brain Awareness Week, the American Heart Association offers insight to improve your brain health as the burden of dementia and other neurological conditions grows worldwide