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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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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 gut had lower childhood blood pressure, and this protective association was stronger if they were...

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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-borne diseases, they eventually led to the decline of bird populations due to their harmful effects...
Featured Past Events

Join The Heart Truth® for "Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities" — a panel discussion featuring experts from the NHLBI and community organizations. This event will explore community-focused heart health statistics, lifestyle behaviors, and key resources to foster heart-healthy habits across diverse populations.
Virtual
2:00 p.m. EST
2:00 p.m. EST

This workshop will evaluate progress and discuss further research directions, including technology developments and blood pressure assessments in special populations. The workshop will convene experts to address current challenges and explore innovative solutions in order to advance the field of blood pressure assessment.
December
5
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6
,
2024
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST.
Virtual
Virtual

This workshop will assess the progress made towards implementation of the COPD National Action Plan since its release. We will also reengage the COPD community around using the COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool to track and monitor progress.
Virtual
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET