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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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NHLBI in the Press
Xylitol, a sugar alcohol used in many low-carb and low-sugar food products, was linked to early signs of blood clotting in mechanistic studies and associated with an increased likelihood of future cardiovascular events in observational research.
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NHLBI in the Press
Adults who received supplemental oxygen through face masks attached to ventilators, or noninvasive ventilation, were less likely to experience significant reductions in blood oxygen levels after intubation compared to those who received supplemental oxygen through face masks.
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NHLBI in the Press
People who eat a healthy, planet-first diet may lower their risk of premature death by up to 30%, according to a new NHLBI-funded study.
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NHLBI in the Press
A Women’s Health Initiative study explores underlying cardiovascular health indicators that may help explain reduced associated risks for death among women who follow a Mediterranean-style diet.
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NHLBI in the Press
An observational study found that women ages 62 and older who engaged in the most physical activity, measured by moderate-to-vigorous exercise or by logging daily steps, experienced similar associated benefits with offsetting risks for heart disease and living longer.
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NHLBI in the Press
A race-neutral Global Lung Function Initiative reference range is projected to recategorize the number of Americans with lung conditions eligible for advanced medical treatment, certain workplace conditions, and military disability.
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NHLBI in the Press
A small, implantable heart pump that could help children await heart transplants at home instead of in the hospital has performed well in an NHLBI-funded pilot study.
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NHLBI in the Press
After observing 20 years of data from more than 68,000 women who participated in Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials between 1993 and 1998, researchers share findings and clinical interpretations for postmenopausal women.
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NHLBI in the Press
One of five adverse pregnancy outcomes was linked to a 1.1-1.5-times increased risk for premature death up to 46 years later, according to new research. The authors note the importance of early interventions and long-term risk monitoring for disease prevention.
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NHLBI in the Press
New research findings suggest that SARS-COV-2 infection does not increase the risk of asthma development in pediatric patients.