Overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021
Among those aged 35 to 44, overdose mortality more than tripled during this period, NIH study reports. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 22, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Chronic sleep deficiency increases insulin resistance in women, especially postmenopausal women
Findings highlight insufficient sleep as a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 14, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Study finds poor ventilation use during CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
NIH-supported findings suggest improved techniques for rescue breathing could save more lives. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Different transfusion approaches for helping heart attack patients who develop anemia recover led to similar 30-day outcomes
NIH-funded findings suggest potential benefit of giving more blood to patients. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 11, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., takes the helm at NIH
Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., started today as the 17th director of the National Institutes of Health, the nation ’s biomedical research agency and largest public funder of biomedical research in the world. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Umbilical cord milking appears to be safe in preterm infants born after 28 weeks
Findings from NIH-funded study suggest that technique may enable faster response than standard procedure. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use
NIH study suggests the brain ’s “salience network” is important for understanding substance use disorder, could be a future therapeutic target. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 8, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

PET scans may predict Parkinson ’s disease and Lewy body dementia in at-risk individuals
A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases before symptoms appear. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 7, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Previous genetic association studies involving people with European ancestry may be inaccurate
NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 7, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH researchers develop approach that could help supercharge T-cell therapies against solid tumors
Early research in animal models shows potential against cervical cancer and neuroblastoma. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - November 1, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths
NIH-funded study predicts older and Black adults will suffer most. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Higher income and longer working years are linked to better mobility
Longitudinal study suggests enhanced musculoskeletal health can prolong working years and is associated with higher income. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 25, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH immunotherapy pioneer Steven Rosenberg awarded nation ’s highest honor for technology and innovation
Dr. Rosenberg is chief of the Surgery Branch at the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 24, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New smartphone app quickly analyzes human motion to aid physical rehabilitation
NIH-funded researchers suggest app is 25 times faster than current techniques, at a small fraction of the cost. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 19, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news