Health Effects of a Diet that Mimics Fasting
Periodic cycles of a low-calorie diet that mimicked fasting improved metabolic, immune, and other functions in mice. A pilot study suggested health benefits to people. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - July 13, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Improving Blood Flow in Preterm Infants
A technique called umbilical cord milking increased blood pressure and red blood cell levels in preterm infants delivered by cesarean section. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - July 13, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Method for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
A noninvasive method to detect both early- and late-stage pancreatic cancer could lead to routine tests that catch tumors early and boost survival rates. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - July 13, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
HIV Vaccine Progress in Animal Studies
Research teams achieved important steps needed to prompt the immune system to produce antibodies against HIV. The results show important progress toward design of an effective HIV vaccine. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 29, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Hearing Impairment in Hispanic/Latino Adults
Researchers found that nearly 1 in 7 Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. has hearing loss. More research will be needed to determine the factors involved and develop interventions. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 29, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Study Shows Increase in Problem Drinking
A nationwide survey found that alcohol use disorder is becoming more common, but few people seek treatment. The study highlights the need for renewed education and treatment efforts. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 29, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Lymphatic Vessels Discovered in Central Nervous System
Scientists found lymph vessels in mouse brains that carry fluid and immune cells from cerebrospinal fluid. Problems in this system might play a role in neurological disorders. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 15, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Protein Involved in Diabetic Eye Disease
Researchers identified a protein involved in advanced diabetic retinopathy. The finding may explain why current treatments don’t help all patients and suggests a new approach. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 15, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Shorter Antibiotic Course Effective for Abdominal Sepsis
A 4-day course of antibiotics gave similar results to a longer standard course in people with complicated intra-abdominal infections. Shorter courses could have many benefits. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 15, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Mammary Gland May Have Epigenetic Memory
Results from a mouse study suggest that pregnancy primes the mammary gland for increased milk production in future pregnancies through epigenetic changes. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 1, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
High-Resolution Imaging Technique May Advance Drug Design
Scientists resolved the detailed architecture of an inhibitor bound to an enzyme in solution. The technical advance could potentially aid drug development in the future. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 1, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Microchip Captures Clusters of Circulating Tumor Cells
Researchers developed a device that captures rare clusters of tumor cells from the blood of cancer patients. The technique could lead to new insights into how cancer spreads. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - June 1, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Controlling Brain Circuits in Mice
Researchers developed a tool that can turn specific sets of neurons on and off in mice to affect behavior. The technology can help scientists study mental health and disorders. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Landscape of Gene Expression in the Human Body
A new resource allows scientists to examine how genomic differences affect gene activity in tissues and organs across the body—and how that activity influences susceptibility to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Gene Therapy for Eye Disease Shows Benefits and Limitations
An experimental therapy for an inherited disorder that causes blindness improves vision, but the improvement declines with time. The findings offer insights for future therapies. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
