Unveiling H5N1: Comparative Risks of Raw Milk and Airborne Transmission
Researchers have found that the H5N1 virus, while capable of making mice and ferrets sick from infected cow’s milk, shows limited ability to spread through…
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a pivotal component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and serves as the nation’s primary agency responsible for biomedical and public health research. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the NIH is composed of 27 separate institutes and centers, each focusing on different areas of medical research, such as cancer, infectious diseases, and mental health. The agency supports and conducts research on the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. Through its extensive research programs, the NIH aims to foster scientific discoveries and innovations to improve health, extend life, and reduce illness and disability. Its activities are central to global health advancements, influencing medical practices and policies worldwide.
Cow Flu Crisis? Decoding the Dangerous Jump of H5N1 to Humans
Research on H5N1 influenza in U.S. dairy cattle shows the virus can cause severe disease in mice and ferrets but lacks efficient transmission through respiratory…
New Hope for AFM: NIH Tests Experimental Monoclonal Antibody
A monoclonal antibody was developed from the blood of patients who were recovering. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding a clinical trial to…
Decoding Mental Health With Advanced Brain Gene Maps
Groundbreaking maps reveal the complex gene regulation in brains with and without mental disorders, enhancing the understanding of mental illnesses and potential treatments. A consortium…
Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Scientists Uncover Hidden Waves in Brain Blood Flow
An NIH-funded study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that blood flow creates waves across the surface of the mouse brain. For the first time, researchers…
Surprising Evolutionary Insights Revealed by First Complete Chromosome Sequences From Great Apes
Complete X and Y chromosome sequences from six different primate species have been successfully mapped, revealing a rich diversity among these species and providing deeper…
Scientists Unveil the Genetic Blueprint of Blood Pressure
Over 100 new genomic regions linked to blood pressure were discovered, offering insights into iron metabolism and potential new drug targets for treating hypertension. NIH-led…
Gut Bacteria Turn the Tide on Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Gut Bacteria May Reduce Cholesterol and Lower Heart Disease Risk Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart…
Secrets Beneath the Sweat: Scientists Decode the Molecular Impact of Exercise
MoTrPAC examined the molecular effects of exercise on 2,600 volunteers, incorporating factors like age, race, and gender diversity. Building upon research in rats, MoTrPAC discovered…
Experimental NIH Antibody Protects Children From Malaria in Clinical Trial
A new study reports a single dose of a malaria antibody was 77% effective in protecting children in Mali from malaria, marking a significant step…
The Invisible Assault: How COVID-19 Clandestinely Ravages the Heart
NIH-supported research shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can…
Vanishing Fat: Semaglutide’s Triumph Over HIV Liver Disease
A clinical trial demonstrated that semaglutide safely reduced liver fat by 31% in individuals with HIV and MASLD. This first study of its kind, conducted…
“Game Changer” – This Liquid Can Stop Tooth Decay in Young Children
A study funded by NIH discovers that the non-invasive use of silver diamine fluoride is more effective than placebo. A large clinical trial funded by…
Early Birds Beat HIV: Pioneering Pediatric Remission Research
NIH-funded trial shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth. Four children have remained free of detectable HIV for more than one year after…
“Havana Syndrome” Mystery Deepens As NIH Finds No Evidence of Brain Injury
Compared to healthy volunteers, affected U.S. government personnel did not exhibit MRI-detectable brain injury or biological abnormalities that would explain symptoms. Using advanced imaging techniques…
Emerging Psychoactive: Deciphering the Delta-8 Craze Among 12th Graders
Use of the psychoactive cannabis product is higher in states without existing delta-8 regulations or cannabis legalization, NIH-funded study finds. Approximately 11% of 12th-grade…
Unveiling the Hidden Heart Risks in Cannabis Smoke
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke,…
Nutritional Immunology Unveiled: Vegan and Keto Diets Under the Microscope
NIH study finds distinct immune responses occur quickly when diets change, more research needed to determine health effects. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health…