News from the American Heart Association

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American Heart Association

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

6-Mar-2025

Levels of select vitamins & minerals in pregnancy may be linked to lower midlife BP risk

American Heart Association
Reports and Proceedings

Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later, according to a long-term study of women in Massachusetts.

Meeting

AHA Epidemiology Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2025

5-Mar-2025

Secure your future and maximize impact: Free webinar on charitable giving strategies

American Heart Association
Meeting Announcement

American Heart Association webinar explores philanthropic giving and offers legacy planning tools.

28-Feb-2025

Innovative startup awarded $10,000 to tackle cardiovascular disparities

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association’s Heart of Innovation HBCU Challenge invests in the next generation of entrepreneurs addressing health inequities

25-Feb-2025

NBA and NBA G League Player Ambassadors urge fans to learn lifesaving CPR in 90 seconds

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

To save more lives, the American Heart Association and National Basketball Association/NBA G League players are working to educate about CPR, a lifesaving skill.

25-Feb-2025

Screening & treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

Journal

Journal of the American Heart Association