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Plaque narrows blood flow in an artery.
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News Release
NIH-funded study highlights importance of cholesterol screenings and education More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. In some cases...
3D rending of the human lymphatic system
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Research Feature
Effort could speed diagnostics, treatments for poorly understood conditions Millions of people worldwide are estimated to suffer from lymphatic diseases but diagnosing and treating them is difficult, in part because a full understanding of the lymphatic system is lacking, researchers say. While there’s no cure for lymphatic diseases, the current...
Close-up images of cardiogram with stethoscope and red heart on table. Credit: Shutterstock
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , uses data from...
Upcoming Events
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The purpose of this meeting is to update the Advisory Board and public stakeholders on the progress of sleep and circadian research activities across NIH, and the activities of Federal stakeholders and interested organizations. The meeting will be held as a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting and will be open to the public; however, registration is required. The meeting can be attended in person at National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Rm 260C/D, Bethesda, MD 20817 or accessed virtually from the NIH Videocast.
April 4 - 5 , 2024
Hybrid (Virtual/In-Person) Meeting In Person: Rockledge II, Room 260 C/D
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is participating in AHA 2023, the American Heart Association’s 2023 Scientific Sessions. This is the premier global event for advancements in cardiovascular science and medicine.
November 10 - 13 , 2023
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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NHLBI will be sharing information and upcoming plans for the refresh and how you can provide input. During each webinar, NHLBI division and center directors will review research progress. They will also discuss focus areas for the refresh, answer questions, and gather inputs and ideas.
October 30 to November 6 , 2023
Virtual Webinar Series
11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
See full schedule below
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