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Photo shows a bag of plasma held by healthcare worker.

March 31, 2022

NHLBI in the Press

Study: Early use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 may improve outcome for some outpatients

When it comes to convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19, early intervention appears to make a difference for some outpatients.

Image of antihypertensive pills next to a blood pressure cuff.

May 10, 2022

NHLBI in the Press

Study: Certain gut bacteria may make blood pressure medication less effective

Researchers are reporting that certain bacteria in your gut may make blood pressure medication less effective.

Woman uses smart watch to detect signs of atrial fibrillation.

August 05, 2022

NHLBI in the Press

Study: Screening for AFib using wearable devices may be cost-effective

Wearable devices may be a cost-effective way to screen for atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications including stroke, heart failure, and heart attacks.

Doctor examines chest x-ray for signs of lung disease.

August 23, 2022

NHLBI in the Press

Experimental anticancer drug shows promise as treatment for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

An experimental anticancer drug called saracatinib shows promise as a treatment for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a chronic and often fatal condition that causes scarring or fibrosis of the lungs.

Medical representation of diseased lungs inside the human chest.

June 06, 2022

NHLBI in the Press

Study links poor sleep to increased risk of COPD flare-ups

Poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of life-threatening flare-ups in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a new study.

28 Days Toward a Healthy Heart

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Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart

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Enteric virus infected salivary glands from mouse as viewed under a microscope.

June 29, 2022

NHLBI in the Press

NIH scientists discover norovirus and other “stomach viruses” can spread through saliva

A class of viruses known to cause severe diarrheal diseases – including the one famous for widespread outbreaks on cruise ships – can grow in the salivary glands of mice and spread through their saliva.

RFA-MD-23-003

| Released

January 30, 2023

Innovations for Healthy Living - Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R43/R44 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Expires

September 07, 2023

NOT-HL-23-074

| Released

January 30, 2023

Notice of Early Expiration of NOT-HL-21-017, "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Integrative Omics Analysis of NHLBI TOPMed Data (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"

Expires

January 01, 2026