0
Decorative
Health Education Resources
Decorative
Find a Clinical Trial
Decorative
Funding Opportunities
Decorative
NHLBI News

What's Happening at the NHLBI

Doctor measures blood pressure in pregnant woman.
News

Beyond salt: Research highlights underappreciated sources of high blood pressure

NHLBI research finds five lesser-known culprits of high blood pressure other than salt. Learn what you can do to lower their impact.
A man assisting a woman with checking her blood pressure in a home setting.
Education

May is high blood pressure education month

High blood pressure can happen at any age. These resources can help you learn more about high blood pressure and track your numbers.
3D image of a blood clot
News

Research on blood thinners and COVID helps to guide patient care

NIH-funded research sheds light on treating and reducing risks for severe COVID outcomes related to blood clotting.
Follow NHLBI on our Social Media Accounts

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.
“”
Heart Failure

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

Learn more about heart failure research at NHLBI
“”
Data Science

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

BioData Catalyst Research
“”
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

Young child using an inhaler outside
Featured health topic
Asma
El asma es una afección a largo plazo en la que las vías aéreas se inflaman y estrechan en determinadas ocasiones. Esto dificulta la respiración. 
View Asma Health Topic
View Asma
Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that affects the body’s cells, tissues, and the glands that make mucus and sweat.

Presión arterial alta

La presión arterial alta es una enfermedad frecuente que se desarrolla cuando la sangre fluye por las arterias a una presión mayor que la normal.

Apnea del sueño

La apnea del sueño es una afección frecuente en la que la respiración se interrumpe y se reinicia muchas veces durante el sueño. Esto puede impedir que el cuerpo reciba suficiente oxígeno.

Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease

Childhood interstitial lung disease (CHILD) is a group of rare lung diseases that can affect babies, children, and teens. These conditions can make it hard to breathe normally.

Aterosclerosis

La aterosclerosis es una afección en la que se acumula en las arterias una sustancia adhesiva denominada placa. Esto provoca que las arterias se estrechen y puede reducir el flujo sanguíneo en el cuerpo.

Narcolepsia

La narcolepsia es un trastorno a largo plazo que causa períodos de somnolencia diurna extrema, incluidos episodios breves y súbitos de sueño profundo.

View All Topics

NHLBI Events

May
19
ATS 2023, The American Thoracic Society’s 2023 International Conference
Fri, May 19
Jun
3
SLEEP 2023, the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)’s 37th Annual Meeting
Sat, Jun 3
Jun
6
Public Hearings: Proposed Division of Lung Diseases Reorganization
Tue, Jun 6
View More Events
Senior couple looking at a laptop computer together.
NHLBI PUBLICATIONS

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

Search for NHLBI Publications

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.

On This Page
Headshot of Dr. Gary H. Gibbons