Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart
NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 20, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model
NIH-funded study suggests fenoprofen as a potential therapeutic for disease that affects 1 in 10 U.S. women. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 18, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH studies find severe symptoms of “Havana Syndrome,” but no evidence of MRI-detectable brain injury or biological abnormalities
Compared to healthy volunteers, affected U.S. government personnel did not exhibit differences that would explain symptoms. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 18, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youth
Large study finds atypical interactions between the frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 13, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH scientists find weak points on Epstein-Barr virus
New details of EBV protein could aid treatment, prevention efforts. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 12, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Delta-8-THC use reported by 11% of 12th graders in 2023
Use of the psychoactive cannabis product is higher in states without existing delta-8 regulations or cannabis legalization, NIH-funded study finds. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 12, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH opens long COVID trials to evaluate treatments for autonomic nervous system dysfunction
Part of NIH ’s RECOVER Initiative, trials will test at least three treatments for symptoms such as fast heart rate, dizziness and fatigue. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 11, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Topical solution halts tooth decay in children
NIH-funded study finds non-invasive application of silver diamine fluoride superior to placebo. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 7, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

For childhood cancer survivors, inherited genetic factors influence risk of cancers later in life
NIH-led study sheds light on the causes of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors and could have implications for their screening and follow-up (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 7, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Long-acting HIV treatment benefits adults with barriers to daily pill taking and adolescents with suppressed HIV
NIH-funded research networks provide evidence on cabotegravir and rilpivirine in additional populations. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 6, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Children surpass a year of HIV remission after treatment pause
NIH-funded trial shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 6, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

More than half of American Indian youth may have abnormal or high cholesterol
NIH-funded study highlights importance of cholesterol screenings and education. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 6, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Vaginal ring and oral pre-exposure prophylaxis found safe for HIV prevention throughout pregnancy
Multi-country findings provide evidence on HIV prevention for a priority population. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 5, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Semaglutide reduces severity of common liver disease in people with HIV
NIH-funded findings inform interdisciplinary care approach across the lifespan. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 5, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Tools underestimate cardiovascular event risk in people with HIV
NIH trial reveals need for more accurate screening in Black people and cisgender women. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 4, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news