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NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation...
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NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation...
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An observational study found that adults who experienced problems sleeping were more likely to report having chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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Snoring is often a sign of a very serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder marked by loud snoring and stops and restarts in breathing. Until now it was thought that the louder the snore, the worse the sleep apnea. But current and ongoing research shows paradigms may be shifting in how we think about snoring. “Snoring is...
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NHLBI in the Press
A nurse-led program that provided home-based support for people living with HIV who had cardiovascular disease risks led to reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol.
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NHLBI in the Press
An observational study with older women found that extended periods of inactivity were associated with increased risks of premature and cardiovascular-related deaths compared to moving more throughout the day.
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NIH-funded study highlights importance of cholesterol screenings and education More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. In some cases...
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NHLBI in the Press
A new NHLBI-funded study finds a medication used to treat two common men’s health condition is linked with lower cholesterol and other heart healthy benefits.
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Research Feature
Effort could speed diagnostics, treatments for poorly understood conditions Millions of people worldwide are estimated to suffer from lymphatic diseases but diagnosing and treating them is difficult, in part because a full understanding of the lymphatic system is lacking, researchers say. While there’s no cure for lymphatic diseases, the current...
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , uses data from...
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Women 60 and older can reduce their risk of heart failure by walking just 3,600 steps per day, a new study finds.