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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Oct-2026 18:16 ET (21-Oct-2026 22:16 GMT/UTC)

8-Jul-2026

Futbol fans practice more than 800,000 CPR training compressions at FIFA Fan Experiences

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

The American Heart Association advances Nation of Lifesavers™ movement through largest public Hands-Only CPR engagement in its history

8-Jul-2026

Do breast cancer and irregular heartbeat have common risk factors and rates?

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Alcohol use and smoking were linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women ages 55 years and older in multiple regions of the world, according to new, independent research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

Journal

Journal of the American Heart Association

7-Jul-2026

Obesity rates in the US climbed to about 40% of adults and 20% of youth in 2023

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Obesity rates among U.S. adults and children rose sharply in recent years and by 2023, 40% of adults and 20% of youth met the criteria for obesity, according to new, independent research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation.

Journal

Circulation

6-Jul-2026

Leader in pulmonary vascular research named new editor-in-chief of Circulation journal

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Distinguished scientist, clinical cardiologist and researcher Dr. Bradley A. Maron to advance the editorial vision as editor-in-chief of the American Heart Association’s flagship cardiovascular journal Circulation.

1-Jul-2026

American Heart Association announces volunteer leaders for 2026-27

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

A physician/scientist specializing in interventional cardiology and a financial expert in the health technology industry will lead the American Heart Association throughout the next year.