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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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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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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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NIH-supported findings could open up a new field of cardiovascular disease research using cancer therapies to combat the buildup of disease-causing plaque Researchers have discovered that the smooth muscle cells that line the arteries of people with atherosclerosis can change into new cell types and develop traits similar to cancer that worsen the...
Upcoming Events
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
Thursday, May 16, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT
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
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22
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2024
San Diego Convention Center
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
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
Featured Past Events
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.
Webinar
1:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. ET
Join blood health experts for a conversation about the new recommendations for screening for all blood donors and how it may help to increase much needed blood donations.
Virtual via Facebook
12:00 p.m. ET
12:00 p.m. ET
Wear red and join The Heart Truth® and NHLBI leaders on Facebook Live to learn about actions you can take to keep your hearts healthy and prevent heart disease.
Virtual via Facebook
12:00 p.m. ET
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