Boehringer Ingelheim

16/07/2026

Every strong team needs to spot pressure early. Your heart and kidneys are no exception. ⚽

Living with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes means that your heart may face hidden heart risks. Detecting these early signs is crucial, yet many people miss the opportunity, which can lead to serious events like heart attack or stroke.

A simple urine test, called uACR, can help detect these signs early.

Find out more about how early testing can protect you here: https://patient.boehringer-ingelheim.com/detect-the-sos/

08/07/2026

What would you think if your hands turned blue? Raynaud’s phenomenon is one of the early signs of scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis (SSc), a progressive condition leading to increased inflammation and scarring of skin and organs, including the lungs.

For many, it can take five to six years to receive a correct diagnosis but in a recent podcast as part of our Journeys Through Pulmonary Fibrosis series, Ilaria shares her experience of a short journey to diagnosis, and how important this was to help manage her condition.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/human-health/lung-diseases/pulmonary-fibrosis/podcast-journeys-through-pulmonary-fibrosis

06/07/2026

Before crossing the street, we look both ways. Before getting on our bikes, we put on our helmets.
In everyday life, we act early to prevent problems – and the same is true in animal health.

When it comes to zoonotic diseases, prevention helps protect not only animals, but also people and the food systems we rely on. Small actions taken a moment earlier can make a real difference.

Today is World Zoonoses Day. Watch the video and learn more about the importance of prevention here: https://go.boehringer.com/3RBSR

03/07/2026

Living with means navigating repeated episodes of inflammation, infection, mucus build up and structural lung damage, known as the ‘vicious vortex’. Having access to clear and comprehensive information can help people better understand their condition and make informed choices in their care.

Learn more about managing Bronchiectasis with the guide by European Lung Foundation: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/

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Raising awareness starts with helping people understand their condition and the care they should expect.

Developed with input from ELF's Bronchiectasis Patient Advisory Group, this patient-friendly guide explains the latest European Respiratory Society recommendations for managing .

📋 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/

Bronchiectasis and NTM Association

02/07/2026

Did you know scleroderma can affect the lungs as well as the skin?

Scleroderma is a form of systemic sclerosis (SSc), a rare autoimmune condition that can affect the skin, muscles, joints and internal organs, including the lungs.

In the latest episode of our Journeys Through Pulmonary Fibrosis podcast, Ilaria Galetti and Ruth Ajayi share their experiences of living with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), alongside rheumatologist Dr Cosimo Bruni. Together, they explore why early recognition of lung involvement is so important and what it can mean for people living with the condition.

Listen to the full episode, When Scleroderma Affects the Lungs: Why it’s Important to Act Early, here: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/human-health/lung-diseases/pulmonary-fibrosis/podcast-journeys-through-pulmonary-fibrosis

01/07/2026

Did you know that hidden cardiovascular risk can go unnoticed until serious outcomes occur? A simple urine test, called uACR, can detect early signs of chronic kidney disease - signs that may also be linked to cardiovascular risk.

As the Global Heart Hub spotlights, looking after your heart also means looking at your health as a whole because many conditions are connected and can affect one another.

You have the power to ask for one simple test. Speak to your doctor today.

Why connected care matters in the treatment of heart failure 📊.

🫀 Heart failure is a serious, progressive condition where the heart is weaker or stiffer than normal, making it harder for blood to circulate properly.

But heart failure rarely exists in isolation. It is often accompanied by diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, mental health challenges or other connected conditions. These conditions influence one another; when one worsens, the others often follow. They are connected conditions, and as such, care must be connected too 🔗.

The best response to heart failure is to see the whole picture and treat the whole person. 🩺 Ask your doctor how your conditions and treatments connect.

May is Heart Failure Awareness Month ❤️, led by the Heart Failure Patient Network at Global Heart Hub — the international alliance of heart patient organisations. 🌐 Learn more: https://globalhearthub.org/heart-failure-awareness-2026

01/07/2026

We stand with the Global Heart Hub in raising awareness of hidden cardiovascular risk - during Heart Failure Awareness Month and beyond!

Protecting your heart also means paying attention to your kidneys. If you live with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes, a simple urine test called uACR can help detect early signs of kidney disease - which may also be linked to cardiovascular risk.

Speak to your doctor today to take steps to protect your heart and your kidneys.

01/07/2026

Living with can feel like a constant uphill battle.

Because widened, damaged airways struggle to clear mucus, patients live with a persistent cough and exhausting fatigue, which impact on daily life.

Proactive care is needed now, to prevent further damage occurring. Lungs can’t wait.

Learn more here: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/human-health/lung-diseases/bronchiectasis

26/06/2026

“Vicious vortex” might sound like something from a sci‑fi movie, but for people with it’s real.

It describes a harmful cycle in the lungs: an infection leads to inflammation, which causes mucus to build up, which facilitates infection. This cycle keeps repeating and can permanently damage the lungs.

Over time, patients lose lung function and may experience symptoms like a constant wet cough, breathlessness, and exhaustion.

Breaking this cycle as early as possible is crucial to protect lung health, because lungs can’t wait.

Learn more here: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/human-health/lung-diseases/bronchiectasis

25/06/2026

Is your body sending you a hidden SOS signal?

If you are living with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes, your heart and kidneys might be under more strain than you realize.

These conditions may be sending a hidden SOS signal, indicating an increased risk of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke.

The American Heart Association recommends simple checks, including a UACR (urine test) to help spot silent signals early.

Boehringer Ingelheim is a national sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative™.

Speak to your doctor today about protecting your heart and kidney health. 🩺

Overall health is a team effort. Because all our systems are connected, lowering your risk for heart disease and stroke also means managing whole body health. These screenings can help you spot health problems earlier and avoid more serious problems later. Schedule a check-up and talk to your doctor about your heart, kidney and metabolic health.