February is observed as American Heart Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. This observance was first officially launched in the U.S. by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and it caused 702,880 deaths in 2022, according to the latest data from the CDC.
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May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.