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            March 20, 2024|
						
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	Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart
	

        
                                        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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              November 15, 2023|
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	Workplace flexibility may support cardiovascular health
	

    A 12-month workplace wellness program that introduced flexible scheduling for employees led to cardiovascular improvements for workers ages 45 and older and for those with increased cardiovascular risks.
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              November 14, 2023|
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	Slashing salt intake lowers blood pressure
	

    Compared to eating a high-sodium diet, adults who limited their salt intake to about 500 milligrams a day for one week saw their systolic blood pressure drop.
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              November 01, 2023|
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	Heat-related cardiovascular deaths expected to follow a projected rise in extreme temperatures
	

    Cardiovascular-related deaths due to heat are uncommon, but are expected to increase within the next 20-40 years as more summer days reach the maximum heat index, according to a modeling study in Circulation.
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              October 31, 2023|
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	Study finds simple diet changes could reduce carbon footprint, increase diet quality
	

    A new study suggests that making simple dietary swaps could reduce the carbon footprint in the U.S. by more than 35% along with improving overall diet quality.
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              October 21, 2023|
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	For optimal heart health, pre-pregnancy health is key
	

    Researchers found that certain pregnancy complications emerged as stronger indicators versus drivers of cardiovascular disease risk after pregnancy.
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              October 04, 2023|
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	Frequent health status updates may help more patients waiting for lung transplants
	

    To improve survival rates for patients waiting for lung transplants, researchers are studying models that could provide monthly instead of biannual updates about their health status.
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              October 03, 2023|
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	Bronchiectasis linked with higher mortality in smokers regardless of lung health
	

    Bronchiectasis, the thickening of the lung's airways due to inflammation and infection, is associated with a greater risk of death in current and former smokers, even in those without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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              October 02, 2023|
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	Data from wearables suggest preterm birth linked with lack of sleep, activity during pregnancy
	

    Data from wearable devices link changes in typical sleep and activity patterns during pregnancy to a risk of premature delivery, according to an NHLBI-funded study.
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              September 14, 2023|
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	Childhood survivors of ARDS at risk for readmission
	

    New study finds that childhood survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome have a 30% chance of being readmitted to the hospital within one year.
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              September 12, 2023|
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	Study finds higher alcohol intake increases fat deposits in heart, other body parts
	

    Researchers are reporting new evidence that excessive alcohol intake increases fat deposits in the heart and other parts of the body.
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