7 things to know about how stroke is different for women
May 22, 2024
Stroke risks, symptoms and outcomes are not always the same for women and men.
Women's Health
New screening method may better predict preeclampsia early in first pregnancy
May 6, 2024
A more personalized screening method may better predict potentially life-threatening preeclampsia, allowing women at risk to take preventive measures, new research suggests.
Better heart health at midlife linked to less cognitive decline in Black women
Apr 24, 2024
Black women with good heart health showed little decline in mental processing during a 20-year study.
Families often have chief medical officers – and they're almost always women
Apr 17, 2024
Women make the vast majority of medical decisions for a family, often at the expense of their own health. It doesn't have to be this way, experts say.
'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women
Apr 11, 2024
For Black Maternal Health Week, we look at how a growing body of evidence suggests standardizing treatment protocols can narrow racial disparities in maternal care.
Women with pregnancy complications may be able to lower future cardiovascular risk
Mar 21, 2024
Women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes are at higher risk for future cardiovascular disease. But lifestyle and other changes can reduce that risk, new research suggests.
Prenatal yoga may help ease stress, improve fitness during pregnancy
Mar 12, 2024
Experts say good physical and mental health are critical to a healthy pregnancy. Yoga is one way to achieve both.
Dr. Nanette Wenger, the queen of hearts
Mar 4, 2024
Heart disease was once considered a man's disease. Dr. Nanette Wenger changed that. But the 93-year-old cardiologist says her work is not yet done.
Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought
Feb 22, 2024
Cervical artery dissection is a common cause of stroke in younger people, according to a new report that comes on the heels of research showing cases may be rising.
5 things teen girls (and their parents) should know about heart health
Feb 19, 2024
Good – or bad – heart health begins early in life. Most teens have healthy hearts, but that doesn't mean they're not at risk. The experts weigh in.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
