American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization focused on fighting heart disease and stroke. It's newsworthy due to the release of updated dietary guidelines emphasizing plant-based proteins, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains while limiting sugar, salt, ultra-processed foods, and full-fat dairy. This guidance contrasts with some other dietary recommendations. The AHA's relevance is underscored by cardiovascular diseases being a leading cause of death globally. Recent research highlights factors impacting heart health, including the effects of being a night owl, the link between oral hygiene and heart health, and potential gene-editing treatments for high cholesterol. The AHA's guidelines aim to reduce cardiovascular risks through lifestyle modifications.