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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 aorta, one of the “great arteries,” carries blood away from the heart to support circulation throughout the body. However, sometimes a tear in the lining of the aorta can occur, and while this is uncommon, it often requires immediate treatment...
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NIH-supported clinical trial is the first positive trial for treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was stopped early after researchers found sufficient evidence that a...
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An analysis projects that 10 million Americans currently have atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, which is three times higher than predictions created more than 20 years ago. Updated estimates support efforts to better prevent, detect...
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A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD). The blood...
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Could next-generation gene editing mean a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF)? There's been a lot of advancement on the disease in the last decade, but there are still those living with the disease who get no relief from current treatments - especially...
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Measuring inflammation and lipids in midlife may support earlier detection, treatment Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker...
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NIH study finds lung function remained stable or improved in adults after transplant So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and...
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New research identifies negative metabolic effects for people who are overweight and ignore their body’s signals to sleep at night.
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Supporting cardiovascular health is important at every age, and early influences can improve health outcomes years later As the body ages, lots of changes happen that can increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Blood vessels narrow...
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NIH-supported study suggests novel biomarkers that distinguish the condition from other ailments are needed A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for...