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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...
Events
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Sleep Workshop
During this workshop, multidisciplinary experts will explore past and current findings and identify research gaps.
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May
15
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16
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2025
Virtual
Day 1: 11:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET
Day 2: 11:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. ET
Day 1: 11:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET
Day 2: 11:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. ET
Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities
Join The Heart Truth® for "Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities" — a panel discussion featuring exper...
Virtual
2:00 p.m. EST
2:00 p.m. EST
Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee - Agenda, January 14, 2025
The Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee (SCDAC) makes recommendations on research priorities conducted or supported by NHLBI. The Co...
Virtual
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET