American Heart Association

St. Louis church leaders urge Black people to focus on health, avoid heart disease

Andrea Y. Henderson

People in north St. Louis and north St. Louis County suffer from high rates of high blood pressure and heart disease. To help them avoid those conditions, about 25 Black churches in north St. Louis and north St. Louis County are working with the American Heart Association to teach parishioners about the importance of having a healthy heart.

(February 04, 2019) Dr. Andrew Kates returned to "St. Louis on the Air" Monday to help explain various matters of the heart.

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Heart Expert Discusses Advancements In Treating Heart Disease, How To Lower Risks

Lara Hamdan

February is Heart Health Month, and heart expert Dr. Andrew Kates, professor of medicine and cardiologist with the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish…

Heart expert Dr. Andrew Kates explains topics relating to heart health.

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Remember: Heart disease is still the leading cause of death – here’s how to prevent it

Lara Hamdan

The heart is a familiar symbol of love, but the diseases of the organ can kill. February is Heart Health Month, and we invited our heart expert Dr. Andrew…

E-Cigarette Industry Prepares For New Federal Rules

Wayne Pratt

The rapid growth of e-cigarette stores in the St. Louis area and throughout the country might be about to hit a bump. The federal government is…

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Analysis suggests racial and ethnic disparities in stroke care

A new analysis suggests racial and ethnic minorities are not getting equal treatment when it comes to strokes.At the request of the American Heart…