The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s top voluntary health organization against cardiovascular disease, recently released recommendations to improve standards of high-quality, timely CPR from dispatchers.

Leaders with the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, a nonprofit organization, recently decided to invest over $6 million in research for 2016 alone, funding scientists to further understand Alzheimer’s and create effective therapies.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently partnered with the White House to hold a briefing about cardiovascular health within the U.S., inviting volunteers to attend the event in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 9.

Only six of 23 consumer-owned and operated health plans will definitely be available next year following the announced shuttering of Health Republic, an insurance company in New Jersey.

The Arthritis Society recently agreed to invest a total of $4.82 million in 23 different arthritis research projects located across Canada.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its first Health Tech and Innovation Forum to encourage inventors to develop new methods of using technology for health concerns.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has created a landmark nationwide effort in its new initiative, +color, which focuses on transforming the American diet to include more fruits and vegetables.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released a scientific statement saying that various sleep disorders and sleep patterns could be connected to risk factors for developing cardiovascular health problems.

The latest American Heart Association (AHA) 'Rapid Access Journal Report' stated that smoking has long-lasting, broad effects on human DNA, helping scientists to better understand diseases connected to smoking.

Recent research from the Human Microbiology Institute suggests that Alzheimer’s, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s and other incurable diseases can be contagious.

Leaders of the National Health Council recently applauded the FDA for adding new patient engagement goals, which are now part of the performance goals letter that reauthorizes the Prescription Drug User Fee Act.

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) recently stated that the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal could stop over 60,000 lab-developed tests that many Americans need to receive lifesaving treatments and cures.

American Airlines recently agreed to a multi-year financial commitment to the Answer ALS research project, investing $1 million in the most comprehensive genetic, clinical, biochemical and molecular assessment of ALS.

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) recently awarded 16 grants as investments for cutting-edge brain tumor research.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee, which Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) chairs, recently hosted a markup focusing on eight bipartisan bills that aim to improve public health.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted a total of $157 million in awards for fiscal year 2016 to the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program.

Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, recently emphasized a new law that is designed to help Oklahoma residents in the fight against opioid abuse.

Price controls on drugs will lead to less innovation and fewer life-saving medicines making it to market, according to a former senior official with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Allele Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals recently received funds from the National Institute on Aging, a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to create a novel antibody therapy to treat Alzheimer’s.

Organizers with Paralyzed Veterans of American recently held a successful 2016 Mission: ABLE Awards event to honor the award recipients for this year, with approximately 435 guests in attendance.