NIH and FDA leaders call for more research, lower barriers to improve and implement drug-checking tools amid overdose epidemic
Tools such as fentanyl test strips hold promise to reduce drug-related harms and save lives. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - June 12, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH ’s ComboMATCH initiative will test new drug combinations guided by tumor biology
Study seeks to identify promising treatments that can advance to larger, more definitive clinical trials (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - June 1, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder
Genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory disease. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 31, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms
NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 25, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Brain signatures for chronic pain identified in a small group of individuals
NIH-funded study shows preliminary results that could lead to new pain treatments. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 22, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Vigorous exercise not tied to increased risk of adverse events in rare heart condition
NIH-supported study could lead to less restrictions for those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 17, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH-funded study highlights the financial toll of health disparities in the United States
Ground-breaking study provides national and state-level estimates of the economic burden of health disparities by race and ethnicity and educational levels. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 16, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH study finds high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults
Data are the first nationwide estimates on the incidence of new chronic pain and new high impact chronic pain. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 16, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Clinical trial of mRNA universal influenza vaccine candidate begins
Trial will test the experimental vaccine for safety and its ability to induce an immune response. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 15, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

First-in-human trial of oral drug to remove radioactive contamination begins
NIH-funded clinical trial will determine safety, tolerability of experimental drug. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 15, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH launches $140 million effort to investigate genetic variation in normal human cells and tissues
Common Fund Program will accelerate research on human development, aging, and disease. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 11, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risks for long COVID
Study suggests adults with both the sleep disorder and COVID may benefit from clinical monitoring. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 11, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Scientists release a new human “pangenome” reference
More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Researchers develop model for how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids
Findings may aid design of targeted drug delivery into the brain and central nervous system. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH researchers identify large genetic changes that contribute to dementia risk
Discovery provides potential clues for Lewy body and frontotemporal dementias. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - May 8, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news