The trial in community health centers showed reduced blood pressure in clinics. A clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that a team-based treatment…
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NIH Research Discovers Gene-Editing Option for Disease Treatment
Researchers found a minuscule enzyme that could help advance gene-editing therapy. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the discovery of an enhanced gene-editing system, which can deliver…
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HHS Releases Guidance for Human-Based Research to Reduce Animal Testing
FDA and NIH announce actions to advance alternative research methods and validation frameworks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance outlining how drug…
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CDC Reports Continued Decrease in Maternal Mortality Rates
The maternal death rate has dropped to near 2018 levels since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that…
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NIH Opens New Research Center in East Palestine, Ohio
The five-year research program is intended to aid residents with the long-term health effects following a 2023 train disaster. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened a…
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Study Finds Risk of Dementia Tied to Repeated Head Injury
Large brain analysis finds dementia risk tied to advanced stages of the disease. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently reported the findings of a federally funded study…
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NIH Ends Federal Funding for Research Using Aborted Baby Parts
Director Bhattacharya called the practice “morally abhorrent.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the U.S. will no longer fund any scientific research using tissue…
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NIH Trial Shows Improved Outcomes for Severe Aplastic Anemia Patients
FDA-approved cord blood therapy demonstrates faster recovery and high survival rates. A clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that an experimental stem cell…
Read MoreNIH Survey Finds Teen Substance Use Remains Near Historic Lows
The study shows stable trends with isolated increases in certain substances. An annual survey, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and conducted by the University of…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Expand Engagement With HBCUs
A new fellowship and workforce effort is intended to strengthen public health and research employment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative…
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