Search Results: keywords:"heart disease prevention"

  • S. 3850 — To provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:551

    S. 3850 aims to enhance cardiovascular health among South Asian communities in the United States by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide additional grants to states. These grants can be used to develop culturally relevant health materials, support...

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    S. 3850 is a plan to help people from South Asian communities in the U.S. have healthier hearts by giving money to create special health materials just for them, help community groups, and learn more about heart disease. The plan will spend $2 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to try to make people healthier.

  • 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...

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    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.