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How skin cells help fight acne
A type of skin cell called a dermal fibroblast can make an antimicrobial compound called cathelicidin in response to infection by acne-causing bacteria. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - March 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Getting sufficient sleep reduces calorie intake
In a randomized clinical trial, overweight adults who increased how much they slept took in fewer calories. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - March 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

COVID-19 immune response improves for months after vaccination
Researchers showed that B cells evolve after COVID-19 vaccination to help improve protection against SARS-CoV-2 over time. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - March 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Identifying immune cells for personalized cancer immunotherapy
A new technique identified rare immune cells found in patients ’ tumors that can recognize and potentially kill cancer cells. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Poverty reduction alters infant brain activity
Cash transfers to low-income mothers led to changes in their infant ’s brain activity. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

COVID-19 vaccines induce immune response to Omicron
Studies found that COVID-19 vaccines elicit T cells that recognize the Omicron variant despite the many mutations in its spike protein. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy in young children
Giving daily doses of peanut flour to young children with peanut allergies desensitized most and induced remission of the allergy in 21%. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Treatment for opioid use disorder in jail reduces risk of return
Men in a rural jail who received medication to treat opioid use disorder had a reduced likelihood of being arrested or returning to jail or prison after release. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study suggests COVID-19 vaccines do not reduce fertility
COVID-19 vaccination did not reduce the chances of conception in a study of more than 2,000 couples. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gut cells distinguish between sugar and artificial sweeteners
Researchers found cells in the small intestines of mice that communicate with the brain and influence the preference for sugar over artificial sweeteners. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study reveals brain networks critical for conversation
Researchers identified brain networks involved in planning responses during a conversation. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - February 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study suggests Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
Infection with Epstein-Barr virus, scientists found, dramatically increased the odds of developing multiple sclerosis. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - January 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Genetics of sudden unexplained death in children
Researchers identified genetic mutations associated with sudden unexplained death in children, or SUDC. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - January 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Experimental mRNA HIV vaccine shows promise in animals
A novel HIV vaccine using mRNA technology was safe and reduced the risk of HIV-like infection in monkeys. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - January 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Testing ways to encourage exercise
A large nationwide study identified inexpensive interventions that boosted weekly gym visits by up to 27%. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - January 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news