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Insufficient cardiovascular response to mental stress linked to reduced blood flow in the heart among people with heart disease Imagine walking through a park and suddenly spotting a bear. Normally your heart starts beating faster and your blood vessels constrict. That’s the sympathetic nervous system preparing your body for a “flight or fight”...
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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
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.
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NHLBI in the Press
NIH-supported clinical trial could lead to first effective treatment for ACDC disease
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NHLBI in the Press
Black patients in need of a heart transplant may be less likely to receive one than white patients, according to a new NHLBI-funded study.