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NIH-funded research sheds light on link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly infect the arteries of the heart and cause the fatty plaque inside arteries to become highly inflamed, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a...
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A portable device used to detect blood oxygen levels revolutionized the medical field 50 years ago and is now receiving essential updates Efforts to improve the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings for diverse groups of patients and in multiple settings are underway. Joel Moss, M.D., Ph.D. , a senior investigator in NHLBI’s Laboratory of...
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When Jasmin Eralte first became pregnant 12 years ago, she enrolled in a study for first-time moms. She wanted to contribute to its goal of helping researchers identify factors that may increase risks for pregnancy complications. The timing was just right. Eralte, a New York City nurse, had noticed a decrease in women giving natural births without...
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NHLBI in the Press
Children and parents who received coaching about heart-healthy living experienced better long-term outcomes compared to families who received standard treatment.
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NHLBI in the Press
For every hour an adolescent went to bed earlier than normal each night, they got an extra 41-42 minutes of sleep
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NHLBI in the Press
Among adults who received a pulmonary function test, a greater proportion of Black adults were reclassified as having reduced lung function if a race-neutral equation was used compared to a race-specific equation.
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Findings could help prevent disease and improve outcomes in this diverse group Billy A. Caceres, Ph.D., R.N., an NHLBI-funded scientist, is one of just a handful of researchers in the world focused on understanding and reducing cardiovascular health disparities among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults. About 20 million people – or 7.1% of the...
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NHLBI in the Press
Adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease reported being less likely to use wearable health trackers, including those designed to monitor changes in heart rate or rhythm.
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People living in Haiti have long been known for their resilience – through political turmoil, natural disasters, and harrowing poverty. Looming health problems also affect many of the 11 million residents who call this Latin American country home. Almost 1 in 3 adults, including many under 30, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, have high blood...
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NHLBI in the Press
After following more than 4,000 adults with COPD for almost 10 years, researchers found those with extra mucus accumulating in their airways had an associated increased risk for dying early. These findings may advance research to identify targeted approaches for treatment.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found adding coronary artery calcium scores to 10-year heart disease risk calculators improved predictions for middle-aged to older adults, but polygenic risk scores, which provide general genetic insight, didn’t have the same effect.