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Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults worldwide, including more than 24 million in the United States. However, most cases, 90%, remain undiagnosed.The condition results from the upper airways becoming blocked while a person sleeps, which can reduce or stop airflow. As a result, people with obstructed airways can wake up multiple times...
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Wemi Found, a mother of two who has sickle cell disease (SCD), barely survived her first pregnancy. The Toronto resident was elated to be pregnant; it had taken nearly a year to conceive during which she also experienced a devastating miscarriage.The first trimester of her pregnancy was a breeze, Found recalled during a recent NHLBI-funded workshop...
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Researchers are reporting new evidence that excessive alcohol intake increases fat deposits in the heart and other parts of the body.
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NHLBI in the Press
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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Rapidly emerging field might help fight heart disease, other conditions Most people have engaged in late-night eating at some point — whether it’s with ice cream before bedtime or pizza while studying for an exam.But if you think those late-night indulgences are just an innocent way to curb your pesky, post-dinner hunger pangs, think again. For...
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Research Feature
Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults worldwide, including more than 24 million in the United States. However, most cases, 90%, remain undiagnosed.The condition results from the upper airways becoming blocked while a person sleeps, which can reduce or stop airflow. As a result, people with obstructed airways can wake up multiple times...
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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.
ECMO does not appear to complicate treatment for severe respiratory failure for adults with obesity A National Institutes of Health-supported study suggests that adults with obesity may benefit from the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an advanced form of breathing support, when in intensive care for respiratory failure. ECMO’s...
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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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Reduction in blood oxygen levels, largely attributed to blocked airways, emerges as a leading factor Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea has long been associated with increased...