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Researchers say they are closer to solving the mystery of how a good night’s sleep protects against heart disease. In studies using mice, they discovered a previously unknown mechanism between the brain, bone marrow, and blood vessels that appears to protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—but only when slee...
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Regular aerobic exercise in combination with a heart-healthy diet appears to reverse some effects of brain aging and might reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study that reinforces the value of lifestyles changes for keeping both heart disease and dementia at bay.
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Black men participating in a blood pressure reduction program implemented in barbershops continued to have significant improvements in their blood pressure in a 12-month follow-up study, according to researchers.
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NHLBI in the Press
Study sheds light on distribution of Alzheimer’s gene in Latino populations
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NHLBI in the Press
In a study partly funded by NHLBI, a team of researchers found a 25 percent reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease among participants who consumed a Mediterranean-type diet rich in plants and olive oil and low in meats and sweets.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers have discovered a new link between atrial fibrillation (Afib)—a potentially life-threatening condition that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat—and mutations in a gene associated with heart disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
A team of NHLBI-funded scientists have cut out a segment of cells’ genomes that is the main reason for an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, which include heart attacks, aneurysms or strokes, according to a study published in Cell.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers have discovered that a type of tiny marine invertebrate has a blood-forming system and an immune system with remarkable similarities to humans
Credit: Jill George, NIH
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NHLBI in the Press
An NHLBI researcher shared encouraging results from a human clinical trial testing a novel gene replacement therapy in people with severe sickle cell disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers funded by NHLBI established that rotating night shift work combined with an unhealthy lifestyle significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.
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NHLBI in the Press
A daily hydroxyurea pill has proven safe and effective for young children living with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa, where the condition is far more prevalent.