Health Challenges: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Disparities
Heart Disease: Significant Progress, But Challenges Remain Heart disease is a major Health Challenges issue in the U.S. After World War II, heart attacks became one of the leading causes of death, especially among middle-aged men. Since then, NIH research has made significant strides in reducing heart disease-related deaths. The Framingham Heart Study identified key
Pandemic Heart Defect Increase: Understanding the 16% Rise
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected global health in numerous ways, and recent research reveals it may be linked to a 16% rise in babies born with congenital heart defects. This finding has raised concerns about maternal health, prenatal care, and the long-term effects of the pandemic on newborns. This article examines the potential causes of