Stories of Success

For more than half a century, the NHLBI has been turning scientific discovery into better health. Through the Institute’s investment in basic and clinical research at universities and medical centers across the nation, its innovative educational programs, and its key role in shaping national and global public health policy, the NHLBI has improved the lives of millions of people affected by once-untreatable heart, lung, and blood diseases. To learn more, read these NHLBI stories of success.

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Native American foods, dietary habits take center stage

Select 2015 NHLBI Science Advances

Reducing the Burden of Sickle Cell Disease

Blood Safety

High Blood Cholesterol

COPD

Congenital Heart Disease

Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Brighter Prospects for Premature Babies

Conquering Cardiovascular Disease

Change from within: community-based obesity intervention in D.C.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Reducir la prevalencia de la anemia de células falciformes

Arrhythmias

Featured Story of Success

Native American foods, dietary habits take center stage
As our nation commemorates November as Native American Heritage month, it is important to remember the many valuable contributions of the people who first inhabited what is now the United States. Among those contributions is a rich variety of natural foods. Read full story of success...