Stories of Success

For more than half a century, the NHLBI has been turning scientific discovery into better health. Through the Institute’s investment in basic and clinical research at universities and medical centers across the nation, its innovative educational programs, and its key role in shaping national and global public health policy, the NHLBI has improved the lives of millions of people affected by once-untreatable heart, lung, and blood diseases. To learn more, read these NHLBI stories of success.

All Stories of Success

Short of breath, but still fighting

Heart disease and depression: A two-way relationship

NHLBI, nursing sorority team up to fight heart disease in women

Jackson Heart Study: Largest investigation of heart disease in African-Americans promises to pave way to better health

PumpKIN Trial: Implanting hope in the tiniest hearts

Native American foods, dietary habits take center stage

Select 2015 NHLBI Science Advances

Reducing the Burden of Sickle Cell Disease

Blood Safety

High Blood Cholesterol

Congenital Heart Disease

Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Brighter Prospects for Premature Babies

Conquering Cardiovascular Disease

Change from within: community-based obesity intervention in D.C.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Reducir la prevalencia de la anemia de células falciformes

Arrhythmias

Featured Story of Success

Illustration of the words cough, wheeze, and hack in the shape of lungs.

Short of breath, but still fighting
It started as an ordinary press conference—a scientist, a doctor, an advocate, a patient, sitting around a table in the good spirit of enthusiasts breaking new ground. They were about to announce the release of the first National Action Plan to fight chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disease that ails millions, haunts families, and frustrates doctors and researchers alike. Read full story of success...