American Heart Association

African Americans are twice as likely to suffer from sudden cardiac death compared to whites — that rate is triple for black women. A new study published…

The American Heart Association has recommended new limits on kids consuming sugar: Ages 2 to 18 should consume no more than 25 grams of sugar a day. No…

Even though dozens of people in Dallas have heart attacks every day, most of them do not call 911. Instead, they wait, ignore the symptoms or drive…

In television dramas, CPR is often successful. The nurse or doctor is able to resuscitate lifeless body within minutes, simply by pushing on their chest.…

Stroke has a large negative impact on society, with women disproportionately affected. An estimated 6.8 million people in the United States are living…

Frisco School Superintendent Jeremy Lyon believes healthy children make better grades. His philosophy is one reason the American Heart Association…

In this KERA Health Checkup, a refresher course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. Two years ago, guidelines for the procedure changed to put…

Personal trainer Bobby Whisnand is partnering with the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness about heart disease. He talked with Sam…

The American Heart Association this month is drawing attention to heart disease – particularly in women. Nearly eight million women in the U.S. live with…