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Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease — and is informing new approaches for treatment Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense and respond to danger. However, for people with risks for heart disease, these warning signals can have a negative...
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Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease — and is informing new approaches for treatment Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense and respond to danger. However, for people with risks for heart disease, these warning signals can have a negative...
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Despite popularity of fish oil omega-3 supplements, big knowledge gaps remain Chances are, you or someone you know takes fish oil capsules with hopes of preventing heart disease - the leading cause of death. Made from omega-3 fatty acids, which the body cannot make on its own, they are among the most common type of dietary supplement used by U.S...
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NIH-funded study focused on original virus strain, unvaccinated participants during pandemic Infection from COVID-19 appeared to significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death for up to three years among unvaccinated people early in the pandemic when the original SARS-CoV-2 virus strain emerged, according to a National...
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A new solution to an old problem makes breath analysis in real time possible The breath we exhale can tell us a lot about our respiratory and metabolic health – like whether we have asthma or if we might be developing kidney disease or need to better manage a case of COPD. But the breath is famously hard to study, especially in real time....
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers are studying how flexible materials that can bend with organs may serve a multitude of purposes, including helping the heart repair after injury.
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NHLBI in the Press
An estimated 11% of adults without traditional risk factors, like anemia and heart failure, for low iron levels may have iron deficiency and 15% may experience iron malabsorption, according to new research. The authors note these findings underscore the need for preventive screenings.
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of painful and life-threatening genetic disorders that affect hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. It occurs in nearly 100,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide. The most common type is hemoglobin SS (HbSS), which affects about 65% of those with sickle cell...
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The aorta, one of the “great arteries,” carries blood away from the heart to support circulation throughout the body. However, sometimes a tear in the lining of the aorta can occur, and while this is uncommon, it often requires immediate treatment. That’s why it’s important for people to be aware of common risk factors and symptoms. Sujata M...
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NIH-supported clinical trial is the first positive trial for treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was stopped early after researchers found sufficient evidence that a drug used to treat bone marrow cancer and Kaposi sarcoma is safe and effective in treating...
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NHLBI in the Press
An analysis projects that 10 million Americans currently have atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, which is three times higher than predictions created more than 20 years ago. Updated estimates support efforts to better prevent, detect, and treat atrial fibrillation.