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Research Feature
If you’ve listened to the radio or opened a webpage in the past year, you may have seen or heard ads promoting lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), testing to help people identify risks for heart disease. But, what is Lp(a)? Most importantly: should you get your levels tested? Lp(a) is a type of lipid, or fat, in the body that contains and is similar in...
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Asthma in Kids

Learn how asthma looks in children and how you can help your child with asthma live a full and active life.

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Research Feature
As the new year kicks off, many people are thinking about ways to support their health – especially their heart health. For a start, research shows they may want to focus on eliminating extra salt from their diet. A recent study found that the majority of adults who significantly reduced their sodium intake to about 500 mg a day — a 75% reduction...
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NHLBI in the Press
Engineers and cardiologists created a prediction tool designed to help doctors identify patients with increased risks for experiencing ruptures in the body’s largest artery.