Young athlete had mild heart issues. His autopsy showed he died from an enlarged heart.
Dec 17, 2024
Jaden Blackwell started playing football at age 5, the same year he learned he had a heart murmur. He died from an enlarged heart at 19.
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AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Women's health topped the list of health equity topics covered this year.
This underused type of care can help in stroke recovery, report says
Dec 16, 2024
Stroke survivors often don't get palliative care once they leave the hospital, but it can improve quality of life for them and their family members, a new science report finds.
Celebrities can spark change when they speak up about their health
Dec 13, 2024
When stars share details about their health – from breast cancer to heart disease and stroke – the impact can be far-reaching. Celebrity disclosures not only help educate the public, but they also can reduce stigma and inspire others to act.
Newborn was in heart failure. Now 13, he helped pass a pulse ox law for babies.
Dec 12, 2024
At Colton Berlin's 1-week checkup, he turned blue in the pediatrician's office. His left ventricle wasn't working.
AHA News' most-read nutrition stories of 2024
Dec 12, 2024
Find out which food and nutrition stories our readers craved most this year.
Walking in a rhythmic wonderland with holiday songs that could help save lives
Dec 11, 2024
This playlist of seasonal music could help you keep the beat if you need to perform CPR.
Her stomachache turned out to be heart failure. Then came a huge reversal.
Dec 10, 2024
Saraa Basaria thought she had food poisoning. She was actually in heart failure, which is now in remission.
AHA News' most-read research stories of 2024
Dec 10, 2024
Science is at the heart of every story, but some American Heart Association News stories gave it the spotlight this year.
Stroke risk may climb as the years of living with high blood pressure add up
Dec 9, 2024
New research finds people who have hypertension longer may face a greater stroke risk and take more medications to control high blood pressure.
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