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3-D rendering of a low-density lipoprotein particle next to a blood vessel

December 11, 2024

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NIH research reveals new insights about how 'bad' cholesterol works in the body

Findings could pave the way for more personalized treatments for cardiovascular disease National Institute of Health (NIH) scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how "bad" cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C, builds up in the body. The researchers were able to show for the first time how the...

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Young African-American man with face mask stands with his hand over his heart in discomfort.

May 19, 2021

NHLBI in the Press

Study: COVID-19 pandemic increased health inequities among people with high blood pressure

COVID-19 has increased health inequities among people with high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

June 11, 2015

NHLBI in the Press

Geographic Variations in Cardiovascular Health in the United States: Contributions of State‐ and Individual‐Level Factors

November 13, 2013

NHLBI in the Press

Crayons down. Now dig into that healthful parfait.

November 11, 2013

NHLBI in the Press

New national curriculum aims to teach kids healthy lifestyle habits