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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 greater risk of developing hypertension up to 14 years after giving birth. The new findings are from...

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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 and worse heart health affecting adults living in rural communities compared to urban areas and the...

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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 office visits and prescription medicine use in this group, according to a clinical study supported...

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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% of the U.S. diet is composed of foods that are ultra-processed – meaning an excess number of...
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Emerging Technologies for Coronary Artery Disease Imaging: Vision 2040
The Division of Cardiovascular Sciences will host an in-person meeting, Emerging Technologies for Coronary Artery Disease Imaging, at N...
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Lung Sensing and Its Implications in Diseases
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is pleased to welcome you to the Lung Sensing and Its Implications in Diseases Wo...
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AI for Clinical Decision Support in HLBS Workshop
The AI for Clinical Decision Support in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders Workshop, scheduled September 9-10, 2025 on the NIH mai...
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