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A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels, while eating only during the daytime might prevent the higher glucose levels now linked with a nocturnal work life. The findings, the study authors said, could lead to novel...
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing the hospital records of millions of patients, researchers found takotsubo syndrome, which mimics a heart attack, is still rare but has increased in recent years.
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NHLBI in the Press
In a study with 918 adults, one in six experienced a cardiac response to a mental stress-inducing event, which was associated with an increased risk for a cardiac event, like a heart attack, compared to adults who didn’t have a stress-induced cardiovascular response.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers created a Food Compass algorithm that scores more than 8,000 foods from least to most healthful. Foods tied to cardiovascular health, like leafy greens, carrots, and berries, scored 100 and gained points for having antioxidants.
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NHLBI in the Press
For many patients with sickle cell disease, receiving a blood and bone marrow transplant can be thought of as a curative therapy. However, researchers discuss eight recommendations for physician-patient teams to consider before the procedure.
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing the hospital records of hundreds of adults, researchers found a potential link between those who experienced a severe heart attack and whose mothers had elevated cholesterol during the pregnancy.
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NHLBI in the Press
After studying the health records of some 2 million women in Sweden, researchers found those who had preterm pregnancies were more likely to develop high blood pressure later in life.
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NHLBI in the Press
After assessing the nighttime sleep patterns of 298 infants during their first six months of life, researchers found newborns who slept longer and with fewer interruptions were less likely to be overweight during that period.
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NHLBI in the Press
A clinical research trial with hundreds of participants was stopped early after it became apparent that neither aspirin nor an anti-clotting medication strengthened recovery among patients with COVID-19 who did not require hospitalization.
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing the electronic health records of 72,147 patients with COVID-19, Cleveland Clinic researchers found those who had previously used a steroid-based nasal spray prior to infection were less likely to be hospitalized, receive intensive care, or die prematurely.
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NHLBI in the Press
NHLBI Director Dr. Gary H. Gibbons was interviewed by Princeton University Alumni magazine for an Alumni Spotlight.