Search Results: keywords:"cardiovascular disease"

  • S. RES. 566 — Designating September 2024 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2024, as LDL–C Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:242

    The Senate resolution S. RES. 566 proposes designating September 2024 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2024, as "LDL–C Awareness Day." It highlights the significance of knowing one's LDL–C (low density lipoprotein cholesterol) levels as a critical...

    Simple Explanation

    In 2024, the Senate wants everyone to learn about cholesterol, which is something in our blood that can cause health problems if it's too high. They're asking people to be extra aware in September and on a special day, September 30, to help keep hearts healthy.

  • S. RES. 560 — Designating February 2024 as American Heart Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:284

    The Senate passed S. RES. 560, a resolution designating February 2024 as "American Heart Month" to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the progress made in reducing the CVD death rate...

    Simple Explanation

    In February 2024, people are being reminded to take care of their hearts because it's "American Heart Month." This means learning how to keep your heart healthy and trying to catch any heart problems early on.

  • S. RES. 496 — Designating September 2023 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2023, as LDL–C Awareness Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:232

    The resolution, S. RES. 496, passed by the U.S. Senate, declares September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2023, as "LDL–C Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the dangers of cardiovascular disease, the high rates of elevated low-density lipoprotein...

    Simple Explanation

    In September, the U.S. Senate wants people to learn about cholesterol and a type of cholesterol called LDL–C, which can hurt your heart. They picked that month to remind everyone to stay healthy by checking their cholesterol levels.

  • S. RES. 87 — Designating February 2025 as American Heart Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:257

    S. RES. 87 is a resolution from the Senate recognizing February 2025 as "American Heart Month." The resolution highlights the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the...

    Simple Explanation

    In February 2025, people are reminded to think about how to keep their hearts healthy because heart problems are the main reason people get sick and die in the U.S. This time is called "American Heart Month," and it helps teach everyone what they can do to take care of their hearts.

  • S. RES. 566 — Designating September 2024 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2024, as LDL–C Awareness Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:267

    The resolution S. RES. 566 designates September 2024 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2024, as "LDL–C Awareness Day". It aims to raise awareness about the risks of cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's low-density...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, people are encouraged to learn about cholesterol, which is something in our blood that can cause heart problems if it's too high. They are also reminded to check their LDL-C levels, a part of cholesterol, especially on September 30th, to stay healthy and avoid heart issues.

  • H. RES. 1301 — Expressing support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:172

    H. RES. 1301 expresses support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025. The resolution emphasizes the significance of cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death globally and in the United States, highlighting heart recovery as a vital and...

    Simple Explanation

    H.RES. 1301 wants to help people learn about Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025, because it can help many hearts heal better. It talks about finding new ways to make sick hearts feel better and stop people from needing to go to the hospital so much.