News from the American Heart Association

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 16-Mar-2026 12:15 ET (16-Mar-2026 16:15 GMT/UTC)

3-Mar-2026

SPOILER ALERT: What is preeclampsia? Condition killed Shailene Woodley’s character on Paradise

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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

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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.

30-Jan-2026

150-minute challenge to celebrate Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s milestone anniversary

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The American Heart Association is elevating the message to get 150 minutes or more of physical activity each week nationwide and encouraging people to walk more with their pooches as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show celebrates 150 years of the powerful bond between people and their pets.

7-Jan-2026

Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards 2025 college football Coach of the Year finalists named

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Eight active college football coaches make up the American Heart Association’s 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award finalist list.

12-Dec-2025

Arctic plunge to bring sub-zero temps and snow; take extra care to stay heart healthy

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A significant Arctic blast expected to hit the U.S. starting later this week will bring the coldest air of the season, dangerous wind, heavy snow - and the risk of heart issues - to those living in communities from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes. The exertion of shoveling snow in extreme cold can be deadly.