NIH-funded study in mice offers a possible new target for high blood pressure treatments. A…
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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.
A groundbreaking cell atlas mapping the entire mouse brain, detailing over 32 million cells, paves…
A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care. During…
Findings highlight insufficient sleep as a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Chronic insufficient…
A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases…
NIH study suggests the brain’s “salience network” is important for understanding substance use disorder, could…
NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies.…
“What keeps you up at night?” It’s a question Anthony Fauci, MD, heard repeatedly throughout…
NIH-Funded Study Predicts Older and Black Adults Will Suffer the Most Cardiovascular-related deaths due to…
SARS-CoV-2 infected coronary arteries and increased inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques. The findings suggest how COVID-19…
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A…
Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. A research…
Improving accuracy of screening would reduce disparities in early diagnosis and intervention. A tablet-based screening…
NIH-funded research sheds light on link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of cardiovascular disease…
New deep brain stimulation device coupled with powerful AI may improve therapy for treatment-resistant depression.…
NIH study reviews 25 years of data and finds AI/ML can detect common hormone disorder.…
Novel vaccine includes NIH-funded technology in development since 2004. A trial of a preventive HIV…
A study suggests that “Long COVID” may be linked to immune imprinting, where past virus…