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NIH-funded study explains factors linked to increased risk for heart attack or stroke among women who have pregnancy problems related to high blood pressure Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life...
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It’s a fact few can dispute: The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating on Americans. It has caused high rates of death and illness, disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life, and been linked to increased heart disease, lung disease, obesity, and sleep problems. Now, NHLBI-funded researchers say the virus and related stress can also be blamed for...
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WHAT: Researchers have discovered new insights about lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease, which affects about 1 in 200,000 Americans and commonly features the growth of abnormal cells in different tissues and organs, including the lungs. As researchers studied LAM cells in the lab, they discovered a “mixed phenotype,” or differences...
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NHLBI in the Press
After following the health outcomes of 30 children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, researchers found cardiac function returned to normal within 3-4 months.
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New research shows that by tending to their cardiovascular health now, patients can get big benefits during pregnancy and beyond It’s important to keep hearts healthy at every life stage, but how people take care of themselves leading up to and during pregnancy can affect their cardiovascular health for decades. Victoria Pemberton, a nurse and...
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers are reporting that subtle changes in heart structure and function in early adulthood are linked to a decline in thinking and memory skills in midlife.
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NHLBI in the Press
Following a study with thousands of adults, researchers found that those living with HIV had an associated increased risk for heart failure. The associations were strongest among younger adults, women, and Asian/Pacific Islanders.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers continue to study how immune cells may sense the earliest development of atherosclerotic plaque, which may support future treatments.
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NHLBI in the Press
Being kind to yourself may benefit your heart, according to a small study with 191 middle-aged women. Those who practiced self-compassion were less likely to have early indicators of risks for cardiovascular disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found a six-week course of medication to help children recover from severe blood clotting was as safe and effective as a standard three-month course, according to research published in JAMA.
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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing decades of data from 90,000 health professionals, researchers found adults who consumed more than a half-teaspoon of daily olive oil were less likely to die early. Similar associations followed simulations of swapping olive oil for margarine, butter, and mayonnaise.