American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Newsroom
Latest News Releases
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American Heart Association launches new video to increase bystander CPR among millennial women
A new American Heart Association video spotlights the crucial role of bystander CPR among women in light of research findings that show gender disparities in bystander CPR response in public.
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Regular flu shots may save heart failure patients’ lives
Study Highlights: Compared with skipping a flu shot, getting a flu shot was associated with an 18 percent reduced risk of premature death among newly-diagnosed heart failure patients. Moreover, regular annual flu shots were associated with a 19 percent reduction in both all-cause and cardiovascular death when compared with no vaccination.
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Statins have low risk of side effects
Statement Highlights: Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are associated with a low risk of side effects. The benefits of statin therapy for most people outweigh the risks.
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Schools should stay the course despite final USDA rule on nutrition standards
The American Heart Association issued the following statement in response to the final rule on school nutrition standards issued today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The rule eliminates the final sodium target, decreases the amount of whole grains, and allows 1 percent flavored milk in school meals.
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Neighborhoods with more green space may mean less heart disease
Study Highlights: People who live in neighborhoods with more greenspaces may have better blood vessel health and lower levels of stress, and a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and others.
