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- Viagra associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/viagra-associated-reduced-risk-alzheimers-disease 3 comments
- NIH halts trial of hydroxychloroquine: treatment does no harm, has no benefit https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-halts-clinical-trial-hydroxychloroquine 5 comments
- NIH trial of remdesivir for COVID-19 begins in hospitalized adults in Nebraska https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-clinical-trial-remdesivir-treat-covid-19-begins 36 comments
- Acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD, autism: study https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funded-study-suggests-acetaminophen-exposure-pregnancy-linked-higher-risk-adhd-autism 39 comments
- Experimental Ebola vaccine appears safe, prompts immune response http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2014/niaid-28.htm 30 comments
- How Sleep Clears the Brain http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/october2013/10282013clear.htm 47 comments
- Brain scans reveal simple 3D grid structure http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2012/nimh-29.htm 16 comments
- New direct links discovered between the brain and its surrounding environment, challenging the theory that the brain is cut off from its surroundings by a series of protective barriers https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/new-direct-links-discovered-between-brain-its-surrounding-environment 2 comments science
- A future target for the development of treatments for cocaine use disorder: researchers have found that blocking certain acetylcholine receptors in an area of the brain that balances reward and aversion, made it harder to resist seeking cocaine in a rat model of impulsive behavior https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-scientists-identify-new-brain-mechanism-involved-impulsive-cocaine-seeking-rats 3 comments science
- NIAID Director Fauci Tests Positive for COVID-19 https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/niaid-director-fauci-tests-positive-covid-19 63 comments politics
- NIH launches clinical trial of Epstein-Barr virus vaccine https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-launches-clinical-trial-epstein-barr-virus-vaccine 5 comments science
- COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce chances of conception, study suggests https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/covid-19-vaccination-does-not-reduce-chances-conception-study-suggests 8 comments worldnews
- Fecal microbiota transplants help patients with advanced melanoma respond to immunotherapy https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/fecal-microbiota-transplants-help-patients-advanced-melanoma-respond-immunotherapy 5 comments science
- Masks help protect the people wearing them from getting or spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, but now researchers have added evidence for yet another potential benefit for wearers: The humidity created inside the mask may help combat respiratory diseases such as COVID-19. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/researchers-propose-humidity-masks-may-lessen-severity-covid-19 60 comments science
- NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-scientists-identify-nutrient-helps-prevent-bacterial-infection 5 comments science
- NIH study uncovers blood vessel damage and inflammation in COVID-19 patients’ brains but no infection https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-study-uncovers-blood-vessel-damage-inflammation-covid-19-patients-brains-no-infection 25 comments science
- Llama Antibody Engineered To Block Coronavirus https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/llama-antibody-engineered-block-coronavirus 6 comments science
- Dr. Walter Koroshetz, director of Neurological Disorders at NIH, said we should prepare for an increase of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome caused by COVID-19 https://www.nih.gov/research-training/medical-research-initiatives/mecfs/nih-me/cfs-advocacy-call-march-17-2020 50 comments science
- Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/permanent-hair-dye-straighteners-may-increase-breast-cancer-risk 5 comments science
- More adults and children are using yoga and meditation than ever, according to survey results from the NIH. In the past 5 years, the percentage of adults who used yoga increased from 9.5% to 14.3%, and the percentage who used meditation increased from 4.1% to 14.2%. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/more-adults-children-are-using-yoga-meditation 7 comments science
- The National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded there is clear evidence that male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation (RFR) like that used in 2G and 3G cell phones developed cancerous heart tumors, according to final reports released today. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/high-exposure-radio-frequency-radiation-associated-cancer-male-rats 6 comments science
- In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living (life free of dementia or persistent physical disability). https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/daily-low-dose-aspirin-found-have-no-effect-healthy-life-span-older-people 4 comments science
- A new study from the National Institute of Health found that obesity increases the severity of influenza A and extends the duration of how long the virus sheds by about 1.5 days. This NIH-funded research examined influenza A virus shedding in 320 households during three flu seasons. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/obesity-extends-duration-influenza-virus-shedding 4 comments science
- FASD under-diagnosed and prevalent (conservative rates ranging from 1.1-5%) in U.S. first graders https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-first-graders-shows-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-prevalent-us-communities 4 comments science
- Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver’s license, compared to the previous three months on a learner’s permit, suggests a study led by the NIH. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/teen-crash-risk-highest-during-first-three-months-after-getting-drivers-license 72 comments science
- Growth in higher thinking areas found in larger brains, but at cost of relatively slower growth in lower emotional, sensory and motor areas. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/bigger-human-brain-prioritizes-thinking-hub-cost 3 comments science
- Memory gene goes viral | National Institutes of Health (NIH) https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/memory-gene-goes-viral 4 comments science
- New coronavirus emerges from bats in China, devastates young swine https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/new-coronavirus-emerges-bats-china-devastates-young-swine 5 comments science
- NIH scientists find microbes on the skin of mice promote tissue healing, immunity https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-scientists-find-microbes-skin-mice-promote-tissue-healing-immunity 6 comments science
- Researchers outline a pathway to a universal influenza vaccine https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/experts-outline-pathway-universal-influenza-vaccine 7 comments science
- Disease resistance successfully spread from modified to wild mosquitoes. 90% of the offspring in each generation passed along the trait. The authors note that results were achieved in a lab setting and that more research is needed to determine if the same will occur under natural conditions. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/disease-resistance-successfully-spread-modified-wild-mosquitoes 3 comments science
- Multimodal, large sample study shows that traditional DSM defined psychotic diagnoses are better reclassified as three neurobiologically defined, homogenous, externally validated disorders, or "biotypes". http://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/biomarkers-outperform-symptoms-parsing-psychosis-subgroups 4 comments science
- Benefits of Early Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Infection http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/august2015/08102015hiv.htm 3 comments science
- Teen prescription opioid abuse, cigarette, and alcohol use trends down; however, ecigarette use up and marijuana risk concerns down. http://www.nih.gov/news/health/dec2014/nida-16.htm 7 comments science
- Longevity gene may boost brain power: Scientists showed that people who have a variant of a longevity gene, called KLOTHO, have improved brain skills such as thinking, learning and memory regardless of their age, sex, or whether they have a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2014/ninds-09.htm 12 comments science
- Enzyme that produces melatonin originated 500 million years ago, NIH study shows http://www.nih.gov/news/health/dec2013/nichd-23a.htm 37 comments science
- Women’s, men’s brains respond differently to hungry infant’s cries http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nichd-06.htm 40 comments science
- "Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss , October 15, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2012/niddk-15.htm 7 comments science
- NIH researchers design a light therapy that targets and destroys cancer cells in mice http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2011/nci-06.htm 11 comments science
- Researchers successfully regrow rabbit's bone joint in its own body from its own cells. http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jul2010/nibib-29.htm 9 comments science