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Research Feature
Building digital twins and hearts
Imagine having a digital carbon copy of yourself that physicians could use to predict long-term risks for disease, assess how your body may respond to treatment, and simulate surgeries in advance. A virtual twin may sound as far-fetched as robotic surgery and self-driving cars once did, but researchers are studying how to turn this vision into a...
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NIH-supported DASH diet named “Best Heart-Healthy Diet” and “Best Diet for High Blood Pressure” in 2025
WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has secured 14 top spots, including being the number 1 rated “Best Heart-Healthy Diet” and “Best Diet for High Blood Pressure” in the 2025 Best Diets report from U.S. News & World Report. It was also rated the second “best overall diet,” “best diet for healthy eating,” and “best diet for...
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Research Feature
The perfect pair: How biology and engineering are creating new breakthroughs in human health
Pairings like peanut butter and jelly or milk and cereal are iconic. But the concept of creating winning combinations is not limited to the kitchen; it is a fundamental principle driving the revolutionary field of synthetic biology, or synbio. “Synbio is a cutting-edge discipline at the intersection of biology and engineering, where scientists...
David Goff, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
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Statement
David Goff, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., appointed to Deputy Director for Precision Medicine and Data Science at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Statement from Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., Director of NHLBI: It is my pleasure to announce that David Goff, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., will become Deputy Director for Precision Medicine and Data Science at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) starting December 16, 2024. In this new role, Dr. Goff will lead efforts to harness cutting-edge data...
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Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities
Join The Heart Truth® for "Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities" — a panel discussion featuring experts from the NHLBI and community organizations. This event will explore community-focused heart health statistics, lifestyle behaviors, and key resources to foster heart-healthy habits across diverse populations.
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2:00 p.m. EST
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