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Research Features
Moving more for a healthy pregnancy
When Noelia M. Zork, M.D., was pregnant, she wanted to do everything she could to avoid having gestational diabetes — high blood sugar that typically develops between the second and third trimester. Diabetes runs in her family, and because her blood sugar levels were borderline high during her pregnancy, Zork, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist...
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Researchers review findings and clinical messages from the Women’s Health Initiative 30 years after launch
Data from influential study underscore the importance of personalized and shared decision-making to support the health of postmenopausal women WHAT: A new review in JAMA highlights key findings and clinical messages from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), the largest women’s health study in the United States. The WHI is supported by the National...
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News Release
NIH-funded clinical trial links frequent anger to increased risk of heart disease
Findings demonstrate impairment of blood vessel function; may lead to heart attack, stroke. Recurring feelings of anger may increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease by limiting the blood vessels’ ability to open, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the Journal of the American...
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NHLBI and NIDCR Joint Symposium: The Science that Unites Us
Join NIDCR and NHLBI for a virtual symposium on May 16, 2024 that focuses on showcasing NHLBI and NIDCR’s collective past successes. Attendees will learn about NHLBI and NIDCR's histories; notable accomplishments in heart, lung, blood, sleep, and oral health; and the science that unites the two Institutes.
Virtual Symposium
Thursday, May 16, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT
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ATS (American Thoracic Society) International Conference 2024
The ATS International Conference is the home of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep professionals, from those in the earliest stages of their careers to those whose research or strides in clinical care has gained them international recognition.
May 17 - 22 , 2024
San Diego Convention Center
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NHLBI Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Seminar: Cardiovascular Health in the Peripartum Period: Drivers and Determinants
In this one-hour webinar, Dr. Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc, will present her research and ideas on "Cardiovascular Health in the Peripartum Period: Drivers and Determinants." She will discuss how cardiovascular health in the peripartum period is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes with short- and long-term implications for the birthing adult and offspring. In addition, Dr. Khan will share how upstream drivers offer opportunities for intervention to improve cardiovascular health.
Webinar
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
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Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar
Join the Learn More Breathe Better® program and special guest presenters as we discuss how different environments impact asthma and its management. We will also highlight resources available to use during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May and beyond.
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1:00 p.m. ET
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