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News

Vigorous exercise not tied to a higher risk of adverse events in rare heart condition

Recent NIH research found that strenuous exercise does not increase health risks for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Education

Self-measure your blood pressure correctly

This fact sheet has tips for measuring your blood pressure at home.
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Events

Conversations About Blood Donations: Hear From the Experts

Join the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program and its partners for discussions about blood donation.
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Featured Areas of Research

Discover research programs and initiatives that seek to inform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for today’s major health challenges and conditions.
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Heart Failure

NHLBI-supported research has contributed to heart failure treatments using breakthrough therapies.

Learn more about heart failure research at NHLBI
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Data Science

By increasing access to large NHLBI data sets, BioData Catalyst accelerates research, innovation, and scientific advancement.

BioData Catalyst Research
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Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL)

CEAL is helping communities hardest hit by COVID-19. Learn more about CEAL and its programs.

Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities

Health Topics

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Featured health topic
Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease is a common type of heart disease where the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease causes the red blood cells to have a sickle or crescent shape instead of a disc shape. The sickle-shaped cells can block blood vessels and lead to serious health problems.

Vascular Dementia

Vascular dementia is a common type of dementia caused by conditions that damage the blood vessels in the brain or interfere with proper blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain.

Stroke

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. This prevents the brain from getting oxygen and nutrients from the blood. 

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a common disease that develops when blood flows through the arteries at higher-than-normal pressures.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common condition in which your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. This can prevent your body from getting enough oxygen. 

Blood Tests

Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. They also help check how well organs such as the heart are working and whether treatments are helping. 

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NHLBI Events

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What Providers Should Know About Blood Donation: #CommunityConversations
Thu, Jun 1
Jun
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SLEEP 2023, the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)’s 37th Annual Meeting
Sat, Jun 3
Jun
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Public Hearings: Proposed Division of Lung Diseases Reorganization
Tue, Jun 6
Jun
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What You Should Know About Blood Donation: #CommunityConversations
Wed, Jun 14
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NHLBI PUBLICATIONS

The NHLBI has materials for patients and health professionals on many health topics, such as asthma, heart disease, and sickle cell disease.

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Our Mission

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

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