|  THE NHLBI UPDATE | | NIH Long COVID Clinical Trials Launch NIH's RECOVER Initiative is funding four platform protocols to treat Long COVID. These studies will investigate therapies to treat the most burdensome symptoms of Long COVID. More on RECOVER Clinical Trials | | Statins Lower Heart Disease Risk A new NIH study found that a daily statin, a type of cholesterol-lowering medication, reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease for people living with HIV by 35%. Find out more | | | A promising study shows that omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in certain fish and fish oil supplements, appear to play an additional role: supporting lung health. Read more about the study | | 
A New Frontier in Detecting Heart Disease |  | | | Recent research on triglycerides, a type of fat, may help improve the detection and treatment of acute conditions such as pancreatitis and heart disease. | |  | | Asthma Is the Most Common Chronic Disease of Childhood |  | | | This infographic from Learn More Breathe Better® helps parents learn ways to work with their child's healthcare provider to help their child with asthma live a full and active life. | |  | | September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month |  | | | Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. Adopting a healthy lifestyle—including supporting mental and physical health—has helped many people manage their pain and live better with SCD. Find resources to help you or your loved one with SCD take control of their health. | |  | | More Sleep for Teens |  | | | Researchers have found that earlier bedtimes may help offset teens' natural "night owl" tendencies. For each hour earlier they went to bed, they slept almost 45 minutes more. | |  Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting Join the NHLBI August 14-16, 2023, to hear about the progress of research from leading investigators and NHLBI professionals. Register for the meeting |  Cutting-Edge NHLBI Research Discover the latest studies and evidence-based approaches to preventing, treating, and managing heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. Explore NHLBI's new research topics | | | |
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