Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached historic highs among adults 35 to 50
NIH-funded study also shows younger adults reported marijuana, vaping, and hallucinogen use at or near historically high levels. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 17, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Cerebellar post-stroke deep brain stimulation appears safe and feasible in a small trial
Early NIH-funded trial is first step towards development of a potential stroke treatment. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 14, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH unveils comprehensive proteogenomic dataset to help cancer researchers unravel molecular mysteries
Researchers from around the world will be able to use this publicly available resource. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 14, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Air pollution from different emission sources is associated with incident dementia
NIH-funded study suggests reducing exposure to airborne particulates may decrease dementia risk. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 14, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy benefits pregnant people and newborns
Clinical trial sought to determine to how much protection against illness the vaccines provided (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH zebrafish research included in U.S. Postal Service ’s “Life Magnified” stamps
The work led to a groundbreaking discovery that zebrafish have lymphatic vessels inside their skull. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Only 1 in 5 U.S. adults with opioid use disorder received medications to treat it in 2021
NIH and CDC study finds telehealth associated with increased likelihood of receiving evidence-based standard of care. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 7, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH selects Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Marrazzo expected to begin her role as NIAID Director in the Fall. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - August 2, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH launches long COVID clinical trials through RECOVER Initiative, opening enrollment
The clinical trials are designed to evaluate multiple treatments simultaneously to identify more swiftly those that are effective. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH-funded study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for people with obstructive sleep apnea
Reduction in blood oxygen levels, largely attributed to blocked airways, emerges as a leading factor. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 26, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk
NIH-funded study stopped for futility and possibility device may increase risk of fetal or newborn death. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 25, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Daily statin reduces heart disease risk among adults living with HIV
NIH-funded clinical trial finds cholesterol-lowering treatment reduced cardiovascular events by 35%. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 24, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIH awards will fund Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome research
Between 10 and 20% of people infected with Lyme disease experience PTLDS. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 21, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health
NIH-funded study supports new role for nutrient found in fish, dietary supplements. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 20, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Women treated for breast cancer may age faster than cancer-free women
NIH study finds radiation shows strongest association, less for surgery and endocrine treatments. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 19, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news