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California is expanding requirements for healthier default beverages and meal options in restaurant children's meals, a policy the American Heart Association highlights as a step toward reducing children's intake of sugary drinks and processed foods. Supporters say the change makes the healthy choice the easy choice for families dining out.
- 2Cardiovascular Genetics Pioneer to Receive 2026 Population Research Prize▼Cardiovascular genetics innovator to receive the 2026 Population Research Prize
An innovator in cardiovascular genetics will be awarded the 2026 Population Research Prize, according to the American Heart Association. The honour recognises contributions to population-level research on the genetic factors shaping heart disease. Details about the recipient's specific work and the prize ceremony have not yet been widely reported, but the announcement is drawing attention within the cardiology and genetics research communities.
- 3American Heart Association Outlines Strategy on Blood Pressure Control▼American Heart Association’s Strategic Approach to Promoting Blood Pressure Control
The American Heart Association has laid out its strategic approach to promoting blood pressure control, detailing how it plans to support better hypertension management and awareness. The announcement draws attention to high blood pressure as a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and to coordinated efforts needed to improve diagnosis, treatment and long-term control among patients.
- 4American Heart Association launches Life is Why shopping campaign●Shop to support heart and stroke health through Life is Why® campaign
The American Heart Association is inviting shoppers to support heart and stroke health through its Life is Why campaign, which channels purchases into fundraising for cardiovascular research, education and prevention programmes. The organisation says the initiative gives consumers a simple way to contribute to the fight against heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death worldwide.