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NIH-supported research suggests sleep patterns to support optimal health can begin in infancy Infants who sleep longer through the night and with fewer interruptions may be less likely to become overweight during their first six months of life, according to a study published in the journal SLEEP . While the research only showed a link – not a cause...
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NHLBI in the Press
The final results of the Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma in Outpatients (C3PO) demonstrate that COVID-19 convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19.
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NHLBI in the Press
Different teaching strategies imposed by schools during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic differences in when and how much students slept.
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NHLBI in the Press
As many as one-fifth of patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 nationwide who may have benefited from treatment with the anti-inflammatory dexamethasone were not given this treatment during the height of the pandemic, according to a study.
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NHLBI in the Press
Supportive social interactions in adulthood are important for your ability to stave off cognitive decline despite brain aging or neuropathological changes such as those present in Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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NHLBI in the Press
A new study found adults with obesity who started a weekly exercise program of walking for 30 minutes, four days a week, and who cut 250 daily calories from their diet saw improvements in arterial flexibility – a measure of cardiovascular health and healthy aging.
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NHLBI in the Press
Eating disorders and unhappiness with one’s body are prevalent among young Americans from all socioeconomic backgrounds, but the odds are higher for those of lower income.
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Media Advisory
WHAT: A three-part Science of Sleep Series will launch Tuesday afternoons in August through Facebook Live . Researchers will discuss how children and adults can put the latest sleep science into practice to support optimal health outcomes throughout the lifespan. Other topics to be discussed include emerging research and public health opportunities...
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A large clinical trial conducted worldwide shows that treating moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients with a full-dose blood thinner reduced their need for organ support, such as mechanical ventilation, and improved their chances of leaving the hospital. However, the use of this treatment strategy for critically ill COVID-19 patients...
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing the medical records of 959,438 patients with heart failure, researchers found 38% of patients received a diagnosis at the hospital or emergency room. Black adults, women, and patients with fewer financial assets were more likely to learn about their condition after an emergency.