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

NIH revises grant review process to improve focus on scientific merit, reduce reputational bias
Changes contribute to NIH ’s decade long effort to address potential bias in grantmaking. (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

Telehealth supports retention in treatment for opioid use disorder
Federally funded study provides additional evidence supporting expanded use of telehealth services for opioid use disorder-related care. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 18, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Calorie restriction in humans builds strong muscle and stimulates healthy aging genes
NIH study suggests a small reduction in daily calories is beneficial for wellness. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Study reveals how young children ’s immune systems tame SARS-CoV-2
NIH-supported research finds key differences between children& adults with COVID-19. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Investigational drug restores parathyroid function in rare disease
Blood calcium levels normalized in clinical trial participants. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Scientists unveil detailed cell maps of the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for new generation of treatments. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 12, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH researchers work to preserve fertility for people undergoing gene therapy
Novel conditioning agent shows promise in animal models of sickle cell disease. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 12, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Pregnancy complications increase and unmask short- and long-term cardiovascular risk for people with obesity
NIH-supported research provides broader understanding of how cardiovascular disease risk manifests following pregnancy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Small study identifies brain region associated with breathing failure following seizures
Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Digital autism screening tool shows promise in NIH-funded study
Improving accuracy of screening would reduce disparities in early diagnosis and intervention. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 2, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary arteries, increases plaque inflammation
NIH-funded research sheds light on link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - September 28, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH launches community-led research program to advance health equity
Awards to community organizations will enable examination of structural drivers of health. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - September 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Annual Report to the Nation Part 2: New cancer diagnoses fell abruptly early in the COVID-19 pandemic
Findings suggest that many cancers were not being diagnosed in a timely manner. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - September 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Combined, high maternal stress and prenatal COVID-19 infection may affect attention span in infants
NIH-funded study identifies managing maternal stress as a possible way to lessen impacts of prenatal infection on infant socioemotional and cognitive development. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - September 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news