News from the American Heart Association
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 26-May-2026 14:15 ET (26-May-2026 18:15 GMT/UTC)
27-Apr-2026
Record-breaking CPR training at NFL Draft equips nearly 1,300 people to save lives
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association, NFL, Damar Hamlin and Doctor Mike set Guinness World Records title for Hands-Only CPR training.
23-Apr-2026
American Heart Association honors legacy of pioneering cardiologist
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association mourns the passing of the legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, M.D., widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine. Over seven decades, his work reshaped the understanding and treatment of heart disease, leading many to call him the father of modern cardiology.
8-Apr-2026
Guinness World Records title attempt in Hands Only CPR to take place at NFL Draft
American Heart Association
When cardiac arrest strikes, immediate CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival—yet more than half of people who collapse outside a hospital don’t receive it. To help close that gap, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL), along with Damar Hamlin’s Chasing M’s foundation and the most followed doctor on social media, Doctor Mike, will attempt the Guinness World Records® title for Most people to complete CPR training in one hour. The record will be set by training 4,000 people in Hands‑Only CPR in just one hour during.
3-Mar-2026
SPOILER ALERT: What is preeclampsia? Condition killed Shailene Woodley’s character on Paradise
American Heart Association
Viewers of Hulu’s Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Actor-award nominated show “Paradise” were shocked and saddened by the death of Shailene Woodley’s character, Annie, on Monday night. Woodley’s character, a former medical student pregnant with her first child, suffered from preeclampsia, new-onset high blood pressure that happens during pregnancy.
30-Jan-2026
Red Dress Collection® Concert hosted by actress Laura Linney kicks off American Heart Month
American Heart Association
Award-winning actress Laura Linney, alongside musical guests Nicole Scherzinger and Amy Grant, headlined a roster of influential leaders in music, entertainment, fashion and philanthropy to officially mark the start of American Heart Month at the Red Dress Collection® Concert on Thursday, January 29.