The Latest Breaking News from the American Heart Association

The modern food supply offers a wide range of convenient and delicious options. However, some of these foods come with a very high and a very well-documented health risk. Major global health organizations, like the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) and the American Heart Association (AHA), have issued strong warnings about…

A preliminary study set to be presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions found that long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure and death.

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.

Emerging adulthood – the life stage that unfolds around ages 18-25 – is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic connections, and generally becoming more independent.

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year due to high blood pressure and other risk factors

Nearly half of American adults live with high blood pressure

High blood pressure can lead to a life-threatening heart attack or stroke

Just three extra hours of screen time a day can make a huge difference

One study found that a low level of fitness poses a greater risk of death over time than other traditional risk factors

On July 24, 2025, the American pro wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71. Hogan had chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a history of atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, beat irregularly…