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NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation...
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A new study found that people who used infertility treatment to conceive were more likely to experience a stroke within 12 months after delivery compared to those who did not use infertility treatment.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found that patients with overestimated blood oxygen level readings were more likely to experience delays with receiving advanced treatment and had a greater chance of being readmitted to the hospital.
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A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, used to treat sleep apnea, can also relieve the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompany the common sleep disorder, according to a recent study.
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NHLBI in the Press
For women, weight stability after the age of 60 may be key to reaching advanced ages, according to new research.
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NHLBI in the Press
Aspirin has been shown to be an effective option for reducing the risk of a second heart attack or stroke, but new research finds that, worldwide, aspirin is underused in this way, particularly in low-income countries.
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Young people who use electronic cigarettes or vape report increased respiratory symptoms, including wheezing and shortness of breath, compared to those who don’t use e-cigarettes.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers analyzed death rates from more than 3,100 counties to inform targeted efforts to alleviate health inequities and disparities.
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Among people who gave birth and had risk factors for heart disease, six in 10 received information in a postpartum care visit about ways they could support their health after pregnancy. Experts note more visits could include cardiovascular health counseling.
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NHLBI in the Press
An NIH-funded clinical trial finds cholesterol-lowering treatment reduced cardiovascular events among people living with HIV by 35%.
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NHLBI in the Press
The number of people who died from pregnancy-related complications has increased throughout the past two decades. American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black individuals have been disproportionately affected.