BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...

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The virus was linked with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries which increases the chances of major ...

Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on the rise, ...

Heart disease and stroke remained the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2022, outpacing the number of combined deaths from cancer and accidental deaths, according to the American Heart ...

Report finds that many of the risk factors for heart disease are continuing to increase over the last decade. HealthDay News — Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death, according ...

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the ...

Many of the risk factors for heart disease continue to increase. HealthDay News — Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death, according to a report from the American Heart ...

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to a new American Heart Association report.

Almost 600 people walked or ran in the 2025 Crossroads Heart and Stroke Walk at Riverside Park on Saturday morning.