What survivors and caregivers should know about stroke rehab
Aug 28, 2026
What is stroke rehabilitation? A new guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association highlights the latest advice for recovery.
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After cardiac arrest and CPR, football player eyes a comeback
Aug 28, 2026
Virginia high school student Ameer Chambers collapsed after running sprints at football practice and went into cardiac arrest. CPR from his trainer saved his life, and now he hopes to return to the field.
After losing 2 daughters, family pushes for genetic testing
Aug 21, 2026
The Carlton family lost Abi, 9, and Molly, 5, to the same rare genetic condition just 20 months apart. Now, they’re advocating for earlier genetic testing for children.
Thinking about your weight? Here’s how to talk to your doctor
Aug 18, 2026
Conversations about obesity, overweight and weight management can be challenging for individuals and healthcare professionals alike. Experts explain how to start the discussion, what to expect and why your doctor may be waiting for you to bring it up.
A stroke led him to create recovery software for survivors
Aug 17, 2026
After a late night of programming, Yutao Huang woke up stumbling and unable to speak clearly. When stroke rehab exercises didn't help him regain computer skills, he built software to help himself and other survivors improve fine motor control.
Family history and ultrasound help save woman with aortic dissection
Aug 6, 2026
Sara Adair feared an aortic dissection after chest pain struck. Her family history raised concern, and a bedside ultrasound revealed the life-threatening tear in time for emergency surgery.
A heart attack ended his marathon training. Then his heart stopped.
Jul 30, 2026
Michael Bonnardi thought he was feeling his age when marathon training became harder. Instead, the fatigue was an early warning sign of a heart attack and cardiac arrest. Now, he's focused on staying active in a different way.
Is coffee bad for your heart? Here’s the latest science
Jul 24, 2026
Before you order your next cup of coffee, read these highlights from a new American Heart Association report on caffeine and heart health.
After a stroke at 14, she vowed to walk at her high school graduation
Jul 20, 2026
Bella Chambasis started high school in a wheelchair after a stroke at 14 left her with weakness on her left side. Years later, the Connecticut teen achieved her goal of standing up and walking across the stage to receive her diploma.
Just 10 days after giving birth, she had a heart attack
Jul 17, 2026
What Amy Mazur-Hession thought was indigestion or a panic attack was actually a postpartum heart attack caused by a rare artery tear. It happened a week and a half after she gave birth to her second daughter.
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