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Gary H. Gibbons
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January 12, 2026
NHLBI Institute Update

Effective Jan. 31, 2026, Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is retiring from federal service.

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The cardiovascular system is shown through a medical rendering.
Research Features
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December 02, 2024
NHLBI honors World AIDS Day
Researchers share insight about strategies being studied to support the cardiovascular health of people living with HIV When Tom Ortiz was diagnosed with HIV more than 30 years ago, he felt like he was handed a death sentence. “In the early days, if...
Two adults walk through a park.
NHLBI in the Press
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November 19, 2024
Moving more linked to reduced risks for cardiovascular disease

A large study found that adults who stayed physically active and avoided extended periods of sedentary behavior, such as sitting or lying down, throughout the day were less likely to develop heart failure or die from cardiovascular disease.

 An illustration of coronary arteries that contain plaque is shown.
Research Features
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November 12, 2024
Immune function, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease
Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease — and is informing new approaches for treatment Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense and respond to...
3D medical illustration of person having a heart attack.
NHLBI in the Press
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October 30, 2024
Heart sends signals to brain to increase sleep following a heart attack, study finds

The heart sends special signals to the brain to increase sleep following a heart attack.

Photo of fish oil capsules next to stethoscope. Source: Shutterstock
Research Feature
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October 22, 2024
Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks
Despite popularity of fish oil omega-3 supplements, big knowledge gaps remain Chances are, you or someone you know takes fish oil capsules with hopes of preventing heart disease - the leading cause of death. Made from omega-3 fatty acids, which the...
Conceptual 3D image shows COVID-19 viruses affecting the cardiovascular system, including the heart.
News Release
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October 10, 2024
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
NIH-funded study focused on original virus strain, unvaccinated participants during pandemic Infection from COVID-19 appeared to significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death for up to three years among unvaccinated people early...
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Research Features
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October 08, 2024
Smart mask converts every breath into a mini health check-up
A new solution to an old problem makes breath analysis in real time possible The breath we exhale can tell us a lot about our respiratory and metabolic health – like whether we have asthma or if we might be developing kidney disease or need to better...
A concept for a shield is shown in front of a 3D heart.
NHLBI in the Press
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October 04, 2024
Scientists study flexible materials to aid in wound repair

Researchers are studying how flexible materials that can bend with organs may serve a multitude of purposes, including helping the heart repair after injury.

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NHLBI in the Press
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October 01, 2024
About 1 in 4 Americans may have inadequate iron intake or absorption

An estimated 11% of adults without traditional risk factors, like anemia and heart failure, for low iron levels may have iron deficiency and 15% may experience iron malabsorption, according to new research. The authors note these findings underscore...

Photo of researcher Julie Kanter, M.D., a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and director of the school’s Adult Sickle Cell Program. Source: University of Alabama at Birmingham
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September 25, 2024
Shedding light on a neglected form of sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of painful and life-threatening genetic disorders that affect hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. It occurs in nearly 100,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide...

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