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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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An NIH-funded clinical trial finds cholesterol-lowering treatment reduced cardiovascular events among people living with HIV by 35%.
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NHLBI in the Press
The number of people who died from pregnancy-related complications has increased throughout the past two decades. American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black individuals have been disproportionately affected.
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NHLBI in the Press
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health.
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NHLBI in the Press
Adults with COPD who used a daily bronchodilator with LAMA-LABA therapy compared to ICS-LABA were less likely to seek medical care for flare-ups or be hospitalized for pneumonia.
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NHLBI in the Press
Children and parents who received coaching about heart-healthy living experienced better long-term outcomes compared to families who received standard treatment.
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NHLBI in the Press
For every hour an adolescent went to bed earlier than normal each night, they got an extra 41-42 minutes of sleep
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NHLBI in the Press
Among adults who received a pulmonary function test, a greater proportion of Black adults were reclassified as having reduced lung function if a race-neutral equation was used compared to a race-specific equation.
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NHLBI in the Press
Adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease reported being less likely to use wearable health trackers, including those designed to monitor changes in heart rate or rhythm.
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NHLBI in the Press
After following more than 4,000 adults with COPD for almost 10 years, researchers found those with extra mucus accumulating in their airways had an associated increased risk for dying early. These findings may advance research to identify targeted approaches for treatment.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found adding coronary artery calcium scores to 10-year heart disease risk calculators improved predictions for middle-aged to older adults, but polygenic risk scores, which provide general genetic insight, didn’t have the same effect.