News and Stories from the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥

Dr. Manesh Patel working in a lab with others

New ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ president aims to close the gap between discovery and care

Manesh Patel’s signature curiosity and drive fuel his focus on closing the divide between discovery and care.
Headshot image of Marsha Jones

Awardee blends financial leadership with lifetime commitment to service

Business leader Marsha Jones is honored for her contributions to the Heart Association’s growth.

a wide variety of grains and carbs mixed with a few fruits and vegetables spread across a table top

New U.S. nutrition guidance emphasizes importance of healthier eating

Federal guidelines and Heart Association guidance both encourage limiting added sugars and highly processed foods, but there are differences.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

A Century of Heart

Jan 5, 2024

A Century of Heart Around the AHA highlights the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥’s first century of progress in fighting heart disease, stroke and related conditions.