The Latest Breaking News from the American Heart Association

Starbucks Sued Over Eight Sugar-Free Protein Drinks That a Lawsuit Says Contain Up to 21 Grams of Sugar

A Seattle lawsuit alleges that eight Starbucks "Sugar-Free" protein drinks contain 13 to 21 grams of sugar. Here's what the labeling law says and what to check.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Soap Star Robert Kelker-Kelly's Death After Reported Chest Pain Puts Focus on Heart Attack Signs and Calling 911

Robert Kelker-Kelly died after reportedly complaining of chest pain. Here are heart attack signs in men and women and why calling 911 beats driving.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Isaiah Washington Reveals Wife Jenisa Died of a Hemorrhagic Stroke, Urging Families to Take Severe Headaches Seriously

Isaiah Washington says his wife, Jenisa, died of a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Here is why a sudden, severe headache can be a 911 emergency.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

7 Shocking Ways Sitting All Day Hurts Your Heart

You may finish an eight-hour workday without feeling tired, but your heart may still be paying the price. Sitting at a desk, driving home, eating dinner and then relaxing on the sofa can turn most of your waking hours into sedentary time. The World Health Organization links higher amounts of…

MyLifeXP · Oct 2

Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD: a group of diseases that result from the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, preventing…

The Conversation · Sep 24

5 Smartwatch Heart Warnings You Should Never Ignore

Your smartwatch vibrates. Your heart rate looks unusual. Then another thought hits: Could this be a heart problem? Smartwatches have become surprisingly useful for tracking heart rate and, on some devices, recording a single-lead ECG. They can sometimes detect patterns that suggest atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm that…

MyLifeXP · Sep 24

Four to Six Daily Whole Grain Servings Tied to Modest Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Gains in 87 Trials

A review of 87 trials found that 4 to 6 daily servings of whole grains modestly improved cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight what it means for you.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Scientists Calculated How Many “Healthy Minutes” Certain Foods Could Cost You — Coke Made the List

What if the food in your lunch could be translated into minutes of healthy life gained or lost? Researchers at the University of Michigan tried...

Saving Advice · Sep 17

Heart Calcium Scans Sharpened Risk Estimates Mainly for Borderline and Intermediate Patients in 10-Year Study of 6,000-Plus Adults

A 10-year JAMA study of more than 6,000 adults found heart calcium scans added little for most people but helped those at borderline or intermediate risk.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Cardiovascular Disease Now Kills More Hispanic Adults Than Cancer as Diabetes and Blood Pressure Risks Start Younger

An American Heart Association statement says cardiovascular disease now tops cancer as the leading killer of Hispanic adults in the U.S., with risks appearing earlier.

Medical Daily · Sep 16