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Dr. Bild In The News
April 23, 2013
: HealthlineNews
Air pollution can cause hardening of the arteries, heart disease
Sandy Calhoun Rice
According to a study published today in PLOS Medicine, long-term exposure to air pollution may speed up the progression of atherosclerosis, leading to heart disease.
December 3, 2012
: NIH Research Matters
A little exercise might lengthen life
A little physical activity can go a long way toward extending your life, regardless of your weight, according to a new NIH-supported study.
December 3, 2012
: NIH News in Health
Don’t just sit there! Move for your health
Had an exhausting day? Think you deserve to kick back and relax? You might want to think again. Research suggests you should move for your health!
November 9, 2012
: Pharmabiz.com
Leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy as much as 4.5 years: Study
Leisure-time physical activity is associated with longer life expectancy, even at relatively low levels of activity and regardless of body weight, according to a study by a team of researchers led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
August 27, 2012
: Archives of Internal Medicine
Thriving of the fittest
Diane Bild, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
This editorial examines key research findings on the association between midlife fitness, healthy aging, and chronic disease.
August 27, 2012
: Archives of Internal Medicine
Midlife fitness and the development of chronic conditions in later life
coauthored podcast by Diane Bild, M.D., M.P.H., and Jarett Berry, M.D., M.S.
Diane Bild, M.D., M.P.H., of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences talks about physical fitness and healthy aging research in a podcast that accompanies her commentary "Thriving of the Fittest" and the article "Midlife Fitness and the Development of Chronic Conditions in Later Life," authored by Jarett Berry, M.D., M.S., and others.
March 15, 2012
: American Journal of Epidemiology
Cardiovascular epidemiology in a changing world - challenges to investigators and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Paul D. Sorlie, Ph.D.; Diane E. Bild, M.D., M.P.H.; and Michael S. Lauer, M.D., NHLBI Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Over the past 60 years, revolutionary discoveries made by epidemiologists have contributed to marked declines in cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.
February 3, 2012
: NIH News in Health
Love your heart: Take steps to reduce heart risks
February is American Heart Month -- a time to reflect on the sobering fact that heart disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in the United States. The good news is you have the power to protect and improve your heart health.
March 26, 2008
NHLBI Media Availability:Coronary Calcium Measurement Predicts Heart Events in Multiple Ethnic Groups
Greater amounts of calcium deposits in a person's arteries, as measured by a CT scan, increase the likelihood of a future coronary event such as a heart attack, angina, or death from coronary heart disease, according to a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. This study is the first to confirm this finding in multiple ethnic groups.
March 26, 2007
NHLBI Media Availability: Calcium Plaque Build-up in the Arteries Leads to Coronary Heart Disease in Multi-Ethnic Groups
Having a build-up of calcium plaque in the arteries means increased risk of heart attacks and death from heart disease in multiple ethnic groups, according to new findings from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.
September 14, 2000
NHLBI Launches 10-Year Study On Early Detection Of Heart Disease
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has launched a 10-year, multicenter study to find new ways of detecting heart disease early, before it produces symptoms.
November 30, 1999
New Studies Show Death Rates Significantly Lower When Major Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Coronary Heart Disease Are Absent
Data from two long-term studies show that people with the most favorable levels of all three major coronary risk factors (blood cholesterol, blood pressure, and cigarette use) experienced markedly lower death rates from heart attack and stroke, as well as notably increased life spans.
November 30, 1999
Sodium Intake Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease Death in Overweight Persons
A diet high in sodium increases the risk of heart disease-related mortality in overweight individuals, according to a study published in the December 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
October 26, 1999
The CARDIA Study (Coronary Artery Risk Development In Young Adults)
High fiber diets may protect against obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in healthy young adults by lowering insulin levels. This is one of the findings of an analysis of participants in the CARDIA Study (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
October 26, 1999
JAMA Spotlights the Health Risks of Obesity
The October 27, 1999, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) spotlights the health risks of obesity, a major risk factor for heart disease.
September 1, 1999
Diabetes Mellitus: A Major Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have collaborated with three leading private health organizations on a major public health statement to alert physicians, patients, and the general public to the increasing significance of diabetes mellitus as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
August 8, 1999
Cholesterol Lowering in Elderly Reduces Heart Disease and Strokes
Older Americans have the Nation's highest rate of coronary heart disease (CHD) and can benefit greatly from lowering elevated cholesterol, according to a new report from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP).
August 1, 1999
Cholesterol Counts When it Comes to Protecting America's Heart Health
"Keep the Beat--Cholesterol Counts for Everyone." That's the theme for National Cholesterol Education Month in September.
December 7, 1998
Cholesterol Levels Decline Among U.S. Adolescents
Total cholesterol levels among U.S. adolescents declined 7 mg/dL between the late 1960s and the early 1990s, according to a new analysis of cholesterol trends and levels published in the November/December issue of Preventive Medicine.
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