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News Release
Measuring inflammation and lipids in midlife may support earlier detection, treatment Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. These findings...
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NIH study finds lung function remained stable or improved in adults after transplant So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a three...
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Research Feature
Supporting cardiovascular health is important at every age, and early influences can improve health outcomes years later As the body ages, lots of changes happen that can increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Blood vessels narrow. Arteries stiffen. Cell mutations can occur, while genes can influence fate. Fortunately, researchers...
Upcoming Events
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In this one-hour webinar, Dr. Karyn Esser, PhD will present her research and ideas on "Circadian Clocks and Exercise: Partners in Health." She will discuss the role of circadian biology in the response to exercise. In addition, Dr. Esser will address the potential for use of scheduled exercise as a therapeutic intervention for aging and metabolic diseases. https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54105
Virtual
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Obesity contributes to diseases of the heart-including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction-which often are refractory to treatment. This symposium explores the epidemiology and pathophysiology of obesity-related heart diseases, as well as the role of emerging therapeutics and issues related to prevention, access to treatment, and health equity.
Virtual (webinar)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (ET)
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The workshop aims to address the maternal health crisis, particularly focusing on Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep (HLBS) disorders affecting pregnant women and mothers in the US and low- and middle-income countries. It seeks to adapt evidence-based practices and promote community engagement to improve maternal health outcomes through reciprocal learning between global and domestic settings.
September 16 - 17 , 2024
Virtual
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Featured Past Events
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The NHLBI is hosting the Annual NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting from August 12-14, 2024. This three-day hybrid meeting aims to facilitate discussions around ongoing research and new developments in sickle cell disease, while also offering a platform for participants to network with fellow investigators and NHLBI program staff.
August 12 - 14 , 2024
William H. Natcher Conference Center, building #45
45 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892
August 12, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
August 13, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
August 14, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
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Join the Learn More Breathe Better® program and special guest presenters as we discuss how different environments impact asthma and its management. We will also highlight resources available to use during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May and beyond.
Webinar
1:00 p.m. ET
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