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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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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers are reporting that erythritol, a common type of artificial sweetener, is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
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NHLBI in the Press
VEXAS results from a genetic mutation that can occur later in life and may occur in about 1 in 14,000 people, but is more prevalent among men older than 50.
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NHLBI in the Press
Valproic acid, a compound once used to treat seizures, shows promise for extending the shelf life and improving the function of stored donor hearts intended for transplantation.
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NHLBI in the Press
A genetic variant that inhibits alcohol metabolism and can leave some people with a reddened complexion is linked to blood vessel damage and an increased risk of heart disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
NIH findings link optimal fluid levels with reduced associated risks for advanced biological aging and premature death.
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NHLBI in the Press
Although rare, adults with cancer who received personalized treatment and had abnormal levels of biological markers were more likely to experience heart inflammation. The findings may help physicians provide extra monitoring and care for these patients.
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NHLBI in the Press
Following a healthy eating pattern is linked to a lower risk of death in general and a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and neurodegenerative disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
A condition marked by reduced blood flow to the heart after standing has been reported to be slightly more common among people who have had COVID vaccines, but the link is five times greater among people who have had COVID – underscoring the importance of vaccination.
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NHLBI in the Press
Heart-healthy eating patterns leading up to pregnancy were associated with a 21% reduced risk for certain complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
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NHLBI in the Press
The long-term effects of COVID-19 can affect exercise tolerance, but a gradual return to physical activity may help adults with lingering symptoms return to their routines.