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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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NHLBI in the Press
This indicator improved predictions for major heart problems among adults with limited blood flow to their heart.
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NHLBI in the Press
An observational study with more than 40,000 adults found that morning coffee drinkers had a 16% reduced associated risk of dying from any cause throughout nearly 10 years compared to non-coffee drinkers.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers are reporting progress toward a food labeling system that can quickly identify ultra-processed foods.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers developed a nasal swab test that helps identify specific asthma subtypes or endotypes in children, which can be difficult to detect.
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NHLBI in the Press
A large study found that adults who stayed physically active and avoided extended periods of sedentary behavior, such as sitting or lying down, throughout the day were less likely to develop heart failure or die from cardiovascular disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
The heart sends special signals to the brain to increase sleep following a heart attack.
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Researchers are studying how flexible materials that can bend with organs may serve a multitude of purposes, including helping the heart repair after injury.
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NHLBI in the Press
An estimated 11% of adults without traditional risk factors, like anemia and heart failure, for low iron levels may have iron deficiency and 15% may experience iron malabsorption, according to new research. The authors note these findings underscore the need for preventive screenings.
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NHLBI in the Press
An analysis projects that 10 million Americans currently have atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, which is three times higher than predictions created more than 20 years ago. Updated estimates support efforts to better prevent, detect, and treat atrial fibrillation.
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New research identifies negative metabolic effects for people who are overweight and ignore their body’s signals to sleep at night.