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Effective Jan. 31, 2026, Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is retiring from federal service.
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NHLBI in the Press
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Effective Jan. 31, 2026, Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is retiring from federal service.
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NIH-supported study reveals new risk group for future high blood pressure, heart disease What: Blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy, even among women without hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), can identify women at...
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NIH-funded study reveals variables, such as poverty and education, that may underpin higher rates of heart disease and its risk factors WHAT: A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uncovered higher rates of heart disease...
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NIH-funded study supports use of adenotonsillectomy in this at-risk patient group What: Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical...
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Studies show some UPFs may carry higher risks than others; knowledge gaps remain From hot dogs and potato chips to chicken nuggets and sugary sodas, Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) than ever. Researchers estimate that up to 70%...
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Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later WHAT: An observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in their...
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Why some cancer treatments are harming the heart – and what researchers are doing about it It’s no secret that scientific breakthroughs can have unintended consequences. Take man-made pesticides like DDT. Initially celebrated for controlling insect...
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This indicator improved predictions for major heart problems among adults with limited blood flow to their heart.
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An observational study with more than 40,000 adults found that morning coffee drinkers had a 16% reduced associated risk of dying from any cause throughout nearly 10 years compared to non-coffee drinkers.