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Cass Wheeler was driven to improve the ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù because he knew it meant improving and extending lives across the country and around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Wheeler family)

Remembering Cass Wheeler: ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84

Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù, the last 10 spent as CEO.
Robyn Landry, executive vice president of strategy integration (Photo by Erich Neupert)

Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting AHA mission

Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, received the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

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What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?

Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).

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