Framingham Heart Study

Framingham Heart Study The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) is one of the world’s most informative and longest-running studies

The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) is one of the world's most regarded research studies, starting first with its work on heart disease and expanding to other chronic diseases such as stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. With over 4,000 articles published in academic journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Nature Genetics, Circulation and the Lancet, FHS now seeks to do more. Fueled by the extraordinary dedication of three generations of participants, Framingham’s expansion into genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics coupled with on-going integration of state-of-the-art technology, reflects its continued pursuit of new and innovative research. FHS is credited with much of the earliest findings that smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes lead to heart disease. In coining the term "risk factor" in 1961, the study set the foundation for the field of preventive medicine. Today, the study remains a global epicenter for public health research, operating at the intersection of population research, omics, systems biology, and personalized medicine. The Framingham Heart Study is supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health and Boston University School of Medicine, under NIH award 75N92019D00031.

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Findings from the Framingham Heart Study from 1970 help explain the correlation.

05/30/2025

Does lower muscle mass lead to greater injury risk? Well let’s see if we can answer that question!

05/28/2025

Today we breakdown glucose and continuous glucose monitors. Explaining some of the recent findings and information uncovered by the Framingham Heart Study

We have officially concluded the in person portion of this exam cycle (September 2022 - April 2025) and we cannot thank ...
05/06/2025

We have officially concluded the in person portion of this exam cycle (September 2022 - April 2025) and we cannot thank you enough for making exam 4 such a success!

If you are interested in participating remotely, please reach out to our excellent recruitment team to schedule a televisit appointment anytime between now and June 30th 2025.

Our team is available to coordinate a time that works best for you, and we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible to secure your preferred slot! - FHS Recruitment Team

Boston Herald
04/09/2024

Boston Herald

The Framingham Heart Study has now spent 75 years radically transforming how the field of medicine understands heart disease.

Channel 5
04/09/2024

Channel 5

The groundbreaking medical study transformed what Americans know about heart disease.

Metrowest Daily News Local
04/09/2024

Metrowest Daily News Local

Researchers, elected officials and participants packed Nevins Hall on Monday to formally mark the 75th anniversary of the Framingham Heart Study.

Some of the highlights from Monday's (4/8/24) FHS' 75th Anniversary eventMetrowest Daily News
04/09/2024

Some of the highlights from Monday's (4/8/24) FHS' 75th Anniversary event

Metrowest Daily News

The Framingham Heart Study celebrated its 75th anniversary at Nevins Hall at the Memorial Building with dignitaries and participants, April 8, 2024.

We can't wait to celebrate you and your commitment to our research! Join us today!
04/08/2024

We can't wait to celebrate you and your commitment to our research! Join us today!

Today we are celebrating 75 years of the Framingham Heart Study. With special addresses from leadership in the Massachusetts government and National Health Institute (NIH), we hope to see you there and celebrate the advancements in our research with your participation. To RSVP, click the link: https://bit.ly/3xufNRf

Join us today! We're so excited to see you there!
04/08/2024

Join us today! We're so excited to see you there!

The Framingham Heart Study marked its 75th anniversary in 2023.

Mayor Charlie Sisitsky and City Council Chair Phil Ottaviani Jr. took a tour of the center for the Framingham Heart Study last year and presented a proclamation to the Framingham-based study known throughout the world.

Findings from the study over three generations of participants have changed how Americans and their doctors view heart disease and how to prevent, predict, and treat it.

TODAY, April 8, the Framingham Heart Study will hold a celebration of its 75 years at the Memorial Building.

Parking will be restricted at City Hall TODAY.

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The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) is one of the world's most regarded research studies, starting first with its work on heart disease and expanding to other chronic diseases such as stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. With over 3,700 articles published in academic journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Nature Genetics, Circulation and the Lancet, FHS now seeks to do more. Fueled by the extraordinary dedication of three generations of participants, Framingham’s expansion into genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics coupled with on-going integration of state-of-the-art technology, reflects its continued pursuit of new and innovative research. Framingham is credited with much of the earliest findings that smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes lead to heart disease. In coining the term "risk factor" in 1961, the study set the foundation for the field of preventive medicine. Today, the study remains a global epicenter for public health research, operating at the intersection of population research, omics, systems biology, and personalized medicine. The Framingham Heart Study is a project of Boston University and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

The Framingham Heart Study is supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health and Boston University School of Medicine, under NIH award 75N92019D00031.