American Heart Association Newsroom

The newsroom.heart.org is a website operated by the American Heart Association (AHA/ASA). It provides information on cardiovascular health and disease prevention, as well as updates on research and advancements in the field. The site features various resources such as news articles, videos, images, and downloadable materials to educate the public about heart health. The content primarily focuses on topics related to cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, and healthy lifestyle choices.

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Approximately 61% of US adults will have some form of cardiovascular disease or will have had a stroke.
  • By 2050, about 45 million adults will have some form of cardiovascular disease excluding high blood pressure or will have had a stroke.
  • Cardiovascular disease is currently a leading cause of deaths in America for decades, responsible for over 800,000 deaths annually.
  • The biggest overall increase among cardiovascular conditions will be in the number of people who have a stroke.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Projected Increase in Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence and Costs by 2050: Disparities and Solutions

    Projected Increase in Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence and Costs by 2050: Disparities and Solutions

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 By 2050, over 61% of US adults are projected to have cardiovascular disease or have had a stroke due to an older, more diverse population and rising risk factors like high blood pressure and obesity. The American Heart Association warns that total costs related to these conditions will triple, including medical treatments, lost productivity, and intangible costs. Disparities exist among racial and ethnic groups, with Black individuals expected to have the highest number of heart disease risk factors.
  • Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Heart Disease in Women: A Call to Action for Healthcare Professionals and Individuals Alike

    Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Heart Disease in Women: A Call to Action for Healthcare Professionals and Individuals Alike

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 February is American Heart Month, and the Go Red for Women movement aims to raise awareness about women's heart health issues. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the US, but many are misdiagnosed or dismissed due to subtle symptoms and gender bias. Women should be aware of their unique signs of a heart attack and seek prompt medical attention.