A brain mapping study funded by the NIH reveals which cell types may be the…
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH funds and conducts cutting-edge studies aimed at understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of diseases. It comprises 27 institutes and centers, each with a specific research focus, ranging from cancer and heart disease to mental health and infectious diseases. Through its support of scientific discovery and its emphasis on evidence-based medicine, the NIH plays a vital role in improving health outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare both nationally and globally.
New research indicates that people who contracted COVID-19 early in the pandemic faced a significantly…
NIH study highlights potential for earlier health interventions in individuals of West African ancestry. Researchers…
The human brain’s glymphatic system, instrumental in removing toxins, has been visualized in living people…
A decade-long study reveals that adolescents who received weight-loss surgery significantly maintained reduced BMI and…
Researchers, supported by the NIH’s BRAIN Initiative, have created a comprehensive map of the fruit…
Findings supported by the NIH pave the way for the development of genetic testing, clinical…
Analysis by the NIH of 2021 cancer incidence data indicates a near normalization of cancer…
Cannabis and hallucinogen use among adults remained at historic highs in 2023. Vaping among younger…
Consuming fish during pregnancy can reduce the risk of autism in children by about 20%…
A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals that analyzing specific fats…
Researchers used high-resolution electron microscopy to image a small piece of human brain tissue, generating…
Researchers have found that the H5N1 virus, while capable of making mice and ferrets sick…
Research on H5N1 influenza in U.S. dairy cattle shows the virus can cause severe disease…
A monoclonal antibody was developed from the blood of patients who were recovering. The National…
Groundbreaking maps reveal the complex gene regulation in brains with and without mental disorders, enhancing…
An NIH-funded study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that blood flow creates waves across the…
Complete X and Y chromosome sequences from six different primate species have been successfully mapped,…