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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.
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Dr. Edward Cooper, pioneering Heart Association president, dies at 99

From pioneering stroke research to shaping the future of medicine for all, Dr. Cooper's legacy endures. The ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ proudly honors the inspiring dedication of our 1992-93 president.

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.

Cass Wheeler was driven to improve the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ because he knew it meant improving and extending lives across the country and around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Wheeler family)

ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84

Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥, the last 10 spent as CEO.

Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings

Dec 18, 2025

(wenjin chen via Getty Images) In 2025, cardiovascular investigators worldwide reported findings that could help fill important gaps in preventing and managing conditions including high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and aortic stenosis.