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ACC, AHA Release New Clinical Guideline For Managing Dyslipidemia

2026-03-17T14:32:03-07:00

The new ACC/AHA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia offers a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for addressing the evaluation, management and monitoring of individuals with dyslipidemias, including high blood cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, and elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]). The document consolidates evidence-based recommendations for managing dyslipidemias and retires and replaces the 2018 Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol.

Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Patients at Risk of Intimate Partner Violence

2026-03-16T14:40:19-07:00

A team of researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that provides decision support to clinicians by predicting if patients are at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). Using data routinely collected during medical visits, the team trained a machine-learning model, a type of AI, that was highly accurate in detecting IPV among patients in a study.

Automated CT Scan Analysis Could Fast-Track Clinical Assessments

2026-03-05T17:27:16-08:00

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a versatile machine learning model that could one day greatly expand what medical scans can tell us about disease. Scientists used their tool, named Merlin, to assess 3D abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans, accomplishing tasks as simple as identifying anatomical features to as complex as predicting disease onset years in advance. Despite being developed as a general-purpose CT model, Merlin surpassed a gauntlet of similar automated tools in tasks they were specifically built to handle.

NIH Scientists Develop "Digital Twin" of Eye Cells to Understand and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration

2026-02-20T16:26:40-08:00

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have developed a digital replica of crucial eye cells, providing a new tool for studying how the cells organize themselves when they are healthy and affected by diseases. The platform opens a new door for therapeutic discovery for blinding diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50.

New Stem Cell Treatment May Offer Hope for Parkinson’s Disease

2026-02-08T01:41:20-08:00

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although available treatments can help manage symptoms, there is currently no cure or therapy proven to slow the progression of the disease.

Researchers Identify New Blood Markers That May Detect Early Pancreatic Cancer

2026-02-02T18:01:35-08:00

National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported investigators have developed a blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer. The new test could improve survival rates from pancreatic cancer, which tends to be diagnosed at late stages when therapy is less likely to be effective. The findings were published in Clinical Cancer Research.

Heart disease, Stroke Deaths Down, Yet Still Kill More in U.S. Than Any Other Cause

2026-01-28T22:03:56-08:00

Heart disease and stroke still top the list of leading causes of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update

Researchers Find Genetic Basis for Important Risk Factor in Blinding Eye Disease

2025-12-17T17:10:48-08:00

A study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed important insights into the genetics of deposits in the eye, known as reticular pseudodrusen (RPD), that are linked to greater risk of vision loss among people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study underscores that AMD is not one disease and highlights the need for novel treatment approaches.

AMA Welcomes CMS Model Targeting Chronic Conditions With Tech Tools

2025-12-10T16:50:42-08:00

CHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) today applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for launching a voluntary initiative to test technology-supported care for the millions of patients with chronic conditions in Original Medicare.

Latest ACS Lung Cancer Data: Only 1 in 5 Eligible Adults in U.S. Screened for Lung Cancer; 62,000 Lives Over 5 Years Could be Saved if All Eligible Screened

2025-12-02T15:32:03-08:00

In a new, large study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that only an estimated 1 in 5 eligible individuals in the United States received lung cancer screening (LCS) in 2024, and increasing current uptake to 100% could raise the number of lung cancer deaths prevented and life-years-gained by three-fold. The findings will be published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

AMA Urges Vaccination in Advance of Respiratory Virus Season

2025-11-04T16:02:24-08:00

CHICAGO – Ahead of respiratory virus season, the American Medical Association (AMA) encourages everyone to stay up to date with their vaccinations to help lower the risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses.

Acupuncture Treatment Improves Disabling Effects of Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults

2025-09-26T21:40:05-07:00

According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy. Chronic low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects over one-third of older adults in the United States. Treatment options range from pain-relieving drugs to complementary therapies, including acupuncture. There is an urgent need for safe, effective, and non-addictive pain management approaches.

How UTHealth Houston Helped Young Boy Go From Grief to Resilience and Healing

2025-09-05T18:07:16-07:00

Daron Brim, 10, was enjoying a summer day by the pool when his mother, Cherice Thomas, smiled, waved, and slid down the water slide, never to resurface. As his mother remained underwater, struggling to get to the surface, Daron screamed, cried, and begged onlookers to jump into the water and save her. Minutes later, Cherice stopped moving. She drowned with Daron watching in horror.

New AI Tool Addresses Accuracy and Fairness in Data to Improve Health Algorithm

2025-09-05T18:35:27-07:00

A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed a new method to identify and reduce biases in datasets used to train machine-learning algorithms—addressing a critical issue that can affect diagnostic accuracy and treatment decisions. The findings were published in the September 4 online issue of the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

New ACS Study Finds Unmet Social Needs Linked to Low Trust in Cancer Information From Health Professionals

2025-08-26T21:10:11-07:00

In a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that unmet social needs of adults in the United States were associated with a substantial reduction in trust of cancer information from doctors and the healthcare system. Unmet social needs included insecurity in housing, food, and/or transportation access, which affect health and well-being. The study is published today in the journal Psycho-Onoclogy.

Research Advances from the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

2025-08-08T16:07:39-07:00

New research results reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2025 (AAIC®) are advancing what we know about risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Differences in How Males and Females Change Their Mind When Reflecting on Past Mistakes

2025-07-17T16:38:59-07:00

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression—but only in females. According to a new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, researchers have now discovered a novel role this molecule plays in how the female brain makes decisions. The authors revealed brain-region-specific and sex-dependent effects of this biomarker, translated from humans to animals, on how individuals make only certain types of choices. This study uncovered differences in how each sex decides whether to change their minds after making mistakes, including when to cut their losses and move on as well as how they process regrets about missed opportunities.

Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women May Be Influenced by Hormone Therapy

2025-07-08T15:03:54-07:00

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk in women before age 55. Researchers discovered that women treated with unopposed estrogen hormone therapy (E-HT) were less likely to develop the disease than those who did not use hormone therapy. They also found that women treated with estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy (EP-HT) were more likely to develop breast cancer than women who did not use hormone therapy. Together, these results could help to guide clinical recommendations for hormone therapy use among younger women.

NIH Scientists Pioneer Promising Treatment for Intractable Cancer Pain

2025-06-04T15:03:43-07:00

National Institute of Health (NIH) scientists report that a first-in-human clinical trial of a new therapy based on the plant-derived molecule resiniferatoxin (RTX) shows that it is a safe and effective agent for pain control in patients with intractable cancer pain. Researchers tested a single injection of small quantities of RTX into the lumbar cerebral spinal fluid (by lumbar puncture) of advanced-stage cancer patients and found that it reduced their reported worst pain intensity by 38% and their use of pain-relieving opioids by 57%.

USC, UCLA Team Up for the World’s First-In-Human Bladder Transplant

2025-05-21T16:25:19-07:00

Surgeons from Keck Medicine of USC and UCLA Health have performed the world’s first-in-human bladder transplant. The surgery was successfully completed at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on May 4, 2025, in a joint effort by Inderbir Gill, MD, founding executive director of USC Urology, and Nima Nassiri, MD, urologic transplant surgeon and director of the UCLA Vascularized Composite Bladder Allograft Transplant Program.

FDA Clears First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

2025-05-21T18:16:09-07:00

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease in adult patients, aged 55 years and older, exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease.

HHS, NIH Launch Next-Generation Universal Vaccine Platform for Pandemic-Prone Viruses

2025-05-01T18:01:05-07:00

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) today announced the development of the next-generation, universal vaccine platform, Generation Gold Standard, using a beta-propiolactone (BPL)-inactivated, whole-virus platform.

AI Screening for Opioid Use Disorder Associated with Fewer Hospital Readmissions

2025-04-14T21:45:10-07:00

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven screening tool, developed by a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research team, successfully identified hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder and recommended referral to inpatient addiction specialists. The AI-based method was just as effective as a health provider-only approach in initiating addiction specialist consultations and recommending monitoring of opioid withdrawal.

Daily Physical Activity, Even at Light Intensities, Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

2025-03-27T20:45:56-07:00

In a prospective cohort study of more than 85,000 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University of Oxford found that individuals who engaged in light- and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity daily physical activity had a lower risk of cancer than individuals who were more sedentary.

New 4D Brain Map Reveals Potential Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

2025-03-05T16:38:27-08:00

Using an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have created a four-dimensional brain map that reveals how lesions similar to those seen in human MS form. These findings, published in Science, provide a window into the early disease state and could help identify potential targets for MS treatments and brain tissue repair.

Tiny Pacemakers Safely Stabilize Newborns’ Hearts for up to Two Years

2025-03-05T16:33:57-08:00

A pacemaker designed for babies could fill an unmet need for newborns with congenital heart defects and other heart conditions, finds a new study in the Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology journal

AI Model Could Use Heart Rhythm Data to Detect Premature Aging and Cognitive Decline

2025-02-20T15:15:39-08:00

Electrocardiogram tests – which measure the heart's electrical activity – could someday be paired with an artificial intelligence model to detect premature aging and cognitive decline, new research suggests.

Contact Lenses Used to Slow Nearsightedness in Youth Have a Lasting Effect

2025-02-19T21:08:32-08:00

In a follow up study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers found that children who wore special contact lenses to slow progression of nearsightedness, known as myopia, maintained the treatment benefit after they stopped wearing the contacts as older teens. Controlling myopia progression in childhood can help to potentially decrease the risks of vision-threatening myopia complications later in life, such as retinal detachment and glaucoma. Rates of myopia have been increasing in recent years with some implications that higher use of personal devices plays a role.

What Cold Weather Does to the Body and How to Protect Yourself This Winter

2025-02-20T15:18:06-08:00

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the elements, especially if you're an older adult or have an underlying cardiovascular condition.

Reported Use of Most Drugs Among Adolescents Remained Low in 2024

2025-02-20T15:28:57-08:00

After declining significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use among adolescents has continued to hold steady at lowered levels for the fourth year in a row, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future Survey, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These recent data continue to document stable and declining trends in the use of most drugs among young people.

Aging May Change Some Brain Cells More Than Others

2025-02-20T15:34:08-08:00

Based on new brain mapping research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have discovered that not all cell types in the brain age in the same way. They found that some cells, such as a small group of hormone-controlling cells, may undergo more age-related changes in genetic activity than others. The results, published in Nature, support the idea that some cells are more sensitive to the aging process and aging brain disorders than others.

NIH Research Reveals New Insights About How 'Bad' Cholesterol Works in the Body

2025-02-20T15:40:29-08:00

National Institute of Health (NIH) scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how "bad" cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C, builds up in the body. The researchers were able to show for the first time how the main structural protein of LDL binds to its receptor – a process that starts the clearing of LDL from the blood – and what happens when that process gets impaired.

Higher Doses of Buprenorphine May Improve Treatment Outcomes for People With Opioid Use Disorder

2025-02-20T15:42:53-08:00

NIH-funded analysis suggests higher doses of buprenorphine were associated with lower rates of future behavioral health-related emergency department and inpatient care.

Breaking Language Barriers: HHS Issues Division-Specific Language Access Plans from Across the Department

2025-02-20T15:46:07-08:00

In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joined agencies across the federal government in prioritizing communication in its services to the public by releasing its department-wide Language Access Plan. With the release of its plan, HHS took a giant step towards ensuring people with limited English proficiency (LEP) and people with disabilities have greater access to the life-saving services that it provides.

Self-Adjusting Brain Pacemaker May Help Reduce Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

2024-08-21T17:06:32-07:00

A small feasibility study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that an implanted device regulated by the body’s brain activity could provide continual and improved treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in certain people with the disorder.

NIH Findings Shed Light on Risks and Benefits of Integrating AI into Medical Decision-Making

2024-07-24T21:53:53-07:00

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that an artificial intelligence (AI) model solved medical quiz questions—designed to test health professionals’ ability to diagnose patients based on clinical images and a brief text summary—with high accuracy.

Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification

2024-07-10T21:30:16-07:00

A tablet-based screening tool that analyzes children’s behavior in response to specific video clips shows promise for enhancing early autism screening, according to a study supported in part by the National Institute of Mental Health.

Most Americans Don’t Know That Primary Care Physicians Can Prescribe Addiction Treatment

2024-07-08T22:12:18-07:00

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not.

WHO Issues Warning on Falsified Medicines Used for Diabetes Treatment and Weight Loss

2024-06-27T20:38:58-07:00

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical product alert on falsified semaglutides, the type of medicines that are used for treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries.

The Rules for Measuring Blood Pressure – and Why They Exist

2024-06-25T17:13:54-07:00

The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee? Were you perched on an exam table with your legs dangling or your arm hanging? Were you chatting with a medical staff member or scrolling social media on your phone? Was your bladder full?

Pursuing a Heart-Healthy Planet

2024-06-21T18:16:57-07:00

Some 55 years ago the poet and environmentalist Wendell Berry pondered the distressing harm to the planet that had resulted from the very modernization that seemed to be improving lives. “We have lived by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world,” he wrote. “We have been wrong.”

Introducing Peanut in Infancy Prevents Peanut Allergy into Adolescence

2024-05-29T14:20:28-07:00

Feeding children peanut products regularly from infancy to age 5 years reduced the rate of peanut allergy in adolescence by 71%, even when the children ate or avoided peanut products as desired for many years.

Anger's Role in Heart Attack Risk May Start in the Arteries

2024-05-02T14:57:14-07:00

Short bursts of anger may temporarily damage the ability of blood vessels to properly dilate, a function believed to be pivotal in preventing arteries from hardening, new research suggests.

Keck School of Medicine of USC Orthopaedic Surgery Chair Elected as 2024 AAAS Fellow

2024-04-24T18:22:20-07:00

Jay Lieberman, MD, has been recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for groundbreaking research in gene therapy and work improving joint replacement surgery.

Study Reveals No Causal Link Between Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Acetaminophen Exposure Before Birth

2024-04-11T20:31:16-07:00

Acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy is not linked to the risk of developing autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, according to a new study of data from more than 2 million children in Sweden.

Repurposed Drug Shows Promise Against Endometriosis-Related Pain in Animal Model

2024-03-20T14:44:16-07:00

NIH-funded study suggests fenoprofen as a potential therapeutic for disease that affects 1 in 10 U.S. women.

HHS Finalizes New Provisions to Enhance Integrated Care and Confidentiality for Patients with Substance Use Conditions

2024-02-20T18:37:31-08:00

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), finalized modifications to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), which protect the privacy of patients’ SUD treatment records.

Smartphone Clip Attachment May Help Some People Self-Monitor Blood Pressure

2024-01-24T18:07:46-08:00

NIA-funded researchers have developed a low-cost, universal attachment that some people may be able to use with a smartphone to measure blood pressure from their fingertips. News of the device was published in Scientific Reports.

New Technologies and Medications That Can Prevent, Reduce CVD Top 2023 Scientific Research

2024-01-08T17:45:25-08:00

American Heart Association volunteer experts issue annual list of the leading heart disease and stroke research for 2023.

HHS Releases National Plan Update Marking Year of Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease, Related Dementias

2024-01-08T17:50:21-08:00

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today released HHS's National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2023 Update - PDF. The National Plan is a roadmap of strategies and actions of how HHS and its partners can accelerate research, expand treatments, improve care, support people living with dementia and their caregivers, and encourage action to reduce risk factors.

Semaglutide Associated With Lower Risk of Suicidal Ideations Compared to Other Treatments Prescribed for Obesity or Type 2 Diabetes

2024-01-08T18:03:48-08:00

NIH-funded analysis finds patients treated with semaglutide had 49% to 73% lower risk of suicidal ideation than those given other medications.

Home Test to Treat program extends nationwide

2023-12-07T21:53:31-08:00

Program now offers testing, telehealth and treatment for COVID-19 and flu. The federal government has expanded the Home Test to Treat program, an entirely virtual community health program that offers free COVID-19 health services: at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments, to eligible participants nationwide. Home Test to Treat, which is a collaboration among the National Institutes of Health, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched as a pilot in select locations earlier this year.

Telehealth supports retention in treatment for opioid use disorder

2023-10-31T20:14:22-07:00

Starting buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder through telehealth was associated with an increased likelihood of staying in treatment longer compared to starting treatment in a non-telehealth setting, according to a new study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio.

Calorie restriction in humans builds strong muscle and stimulates healthy aging genes

2023-10-17T14:10:09-07:00

Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues. Decreasing calories without depriving the body of essential vitamins and minerals, known as calorie restriction, has long been known to delay the progression of age-related diseases in animal models. This new study, published in Aging Cell, suggests the same biological mechanisms may also apply to humans.

Researchers discover biomarker for tracking depression recovery

2023-09-22T20:30:42-07:00

New deep brain stimulation device coupled with powerful AI may improve therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

Air pollution Linked to Dementia Cases

2023-09-11T17:07:32-07:00

Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills. It’s not a normal part of aging. But the risk of developing dementia grows as people get older. Millions of Americans, along with their families and caregivers, are living with the effects of dementia. This number is expected to continue to grow as the population ages.

FDA Approves First Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression

2023-08-10T16:23:52-07:00

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. PPD is a major depressive episode that typically occurs after childbirth but can also begin during the later stages of pregnancy. Until now, treatment for PPD was only available as an IV injection given by a health care provider in certain health care facilities.

Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health

2023-07-24T14:57:32-07:00

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy adults supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study provides the strongest evidence to date of this association and underscores the importance of including omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, especially given that many Americans do not meet current guidelines.

Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders

2023-07-24T15:21:29-07:00

In a new study, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found that altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response to viral infections. The study, published in Frontiers in Immunology was led by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), who analyzed gene activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.

Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health

2023-06-13T17:09:11-07:00

Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health - PDF. While social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that social media can also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Social media use by young people is nearly universal, with up to 95% of young people ages 13-17 reporting using a social media platform and more than a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.”

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease

2023-05-15T20:37:56-07:00

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing the supplemental approval of Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first FDA-approved treatment option for this indication.

AMA statement on second COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster dose

2023-05-05T21:30:03-07:00

“Now that a second bivalent booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is available to adults 65 years of age and older as well as people who are immunocompromised and at high-risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, the AMA encourages everyone who is eligible to get their second booster dose.

New Research Reinforces American Cancer Society and American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendation to Start HPV Vaccines at Age Nine

2023-04-25T18:37:33-07:00

A new collection of articles expands on research showing that initiating the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination series at age nine improves vaccination utilization and increases the number of adolescents who complete their series on time compared to starting at ages 11-12. The 2023 Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics Collection sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, and the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program is now available in the Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics Journal.

For the First Time, HHS Is Making Ownership Data for All Medicare-Certified Hospice and Home Health Agencies Publicly Available

2023-04-25T19:04:41-07:00

The Biden-Harris Administration has made promoting competition and protecting consumers a top priority. Today, in support of the President’s Executive Order on promoting competition and the Administration’s commitment to transparency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is releasing ownership data for all Medicare-certified hospice and home health agencies. For the first time, anyone can now review detailed information on the ownership of more than 6,000 hospices and 11,000 home health agencies certified to participate in the Medicare program on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website.

Long COVID in children still poses plenty of questions

2023-04-25T19:01:27-07:00

In the constantly unfolding tale of the pandemic, long COVID – the persistent effects that can follow a SARS-CoV-2 infection – is among the more challenging twists, one that researchers are just beginning to grasp in adults.And in children, it might be a whole other story.

FDA Approves Cell Therapy for Patients with Blood Cancers to Reduce Risk of Infection Following Stem Cell Transplantation

2023-04-25T19:10:06-07:00

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv), a substantially modified allogeneic (donor) cord blood-based cell therapy to quicken the recovery of neutrophils (a subset of white blood cells) in the body and reduce the risk of infection. The product is intended for use in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with blood cancers planned for umbilical cord blood transplantation following a myeloablative conditioning regimen (treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy).

Daily statin reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV, large NIH study finds

2023-04-18T15:12:50-07:00

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial was stopped early because a daily statin medication was found to reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV in the first large-scale clinical study to test a primary cardiovascular prevention strategy in this population.

Comparison of diuretics shows no difference in heart failure survival

2023-01-22T17:23:02-08:00

NIH-funded clinical trial underscores need for better treatments for deadly condition.

Study challenges “good” cholesterol’s role in universally predicting heart disease risk

2022-12-06T22:57:26-08:00

A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called the “good cholesterol,” may not be as effective as scientists once believed in uniformly predicting cardiovascular disease risk among adults of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

One Year After Releasing its Groundbreaking Overdose Prevention Strategy, HHS Announces New Data Showing Nation Has Expanded its Ability to Treat Addiction and Save Lives

2022-12-06T23:09:29-08:00

One year after launching its expanded Overdose Expansion Strategy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals the progress made by increasing the capacity to treat addiction

How job burnout can hurt your health – and what to do about it

2022-10-17T21:21:00-07:00

There are many causes of stress, but experts say one leading factor has increased significantly in recent years: work-related burnout.

Target: BP™ program helps more than 8 million Americans with hypertension improve heart health

2022-10-07T14:41:33-07:00

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association celebrate more than 1,300 physician practices and health systems committed to blood pressure control.

AHA alert on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

2022-08-05T19:27:44-07:00

The American Heart Association warns of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine spreading via email and social media by using fraudulent AHA logos.

About Monkeypox

2022-08-02T22:42:16-07:00

In this article, the CDC provides a list of useful information about the Monkeypox virus including a brief history, signs and symptoms, and prevention measures.

Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalates

2022-08-08T20:15:53-07:00

NIH study of pregnant women confirms link with chemicals that could put pregnancy at risk.

Sleep joins revamped list of heart health essentials

2022-07-12T19:14:49-07:00

Sleep duration has joined the seven original metrics to measure ideal cardiovascular health, now called Life's Essential 8.

Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders

2022-08-02T21:59:17-07:00

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration explains how a family's support is vital in helping a loved one struggling with addiction.

NAMI Releases Virtual Mental Health Education Program for Teens

2022-06-14T18:01:12-07:00

The National Alliance on Mental Illness introduces a free, virtual education program called "NAMI Ending The Silence" for middle school and highschool-aged students.

Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID

2022-05-18T15:46:12-07:00

Using machine learning, researchers find patterns in electronic health record data to better identify those likely to have the condition.

Press Conference: First-Ever Millennial Lung Health Study Begins in Chicago

2022-05-10T16:48:08-07:00

This week, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative is celebrating Turquoise Takeover to raise awareness about lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer.

HHS’s New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit Resources Will Help People Seeking Care to Better Understand Their Rights

2022-04-28T22:36:55-07:00

New resources to help people seeking care to understand and access protections offered under the Parity Law for mental health and substance use disorder benefits

Treating chronic hypertension in early pregnancy benefits parents, babies

2022-04-07T15:38:12-07:00

Study shows pregnant adults are less likely to experience preterm births or other serious problems with treatment.

Good hydration may reduce long-term risks for heart failure

2022-03-30T20:48:10-07:00

Serum sodium levels may help identify adults with a greater chance of experiencing heart disease.

A Diet Rich in Calcium and Vitamin D Can Improve Health and Add to Your Longevity

2022-03-16T19:30:33-07:00

Since March is National Nutrition Month, the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation takes the opportunity to explore the importance of nutrition and bone health in children and adults and explains how it is linked to an increased lifespan.

Researchers document third known case of HIV remission involving stem cell transplant

2022-02-22T17:10:02-08:00

Woman has remained without detectable HIV for 14 months making this the third known case of HIV remission in an individual who received a stem cell transplant.

New Study Reveals Young E-Cigarette Users Develop Wheezing, Other Respiratory Symptoms

2022-02-10T16:28:09-08:00

Research from Boston University reinforces that there is no safe e-cigarette

HHS Issues New Guidance for Health Care Providers on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities

2022-02-08T19:42:31-08:00

Recently, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued guidance to health care providers on civil rights protections for people with disabilities. The guidance makes clear that in light of the continuing public health emergency it is vital that individuals with disabilities are not prevented from receiving needed health care benefits.

NIH-funded study could help improve deep brain stimulation therapy for OCD

2021-12-13T21:01:04-08:00

A new study funded by the NIH sheds light on the potential for long-term, at-home use of deep brain stimulation as treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Outcomes after heart bypass surgery better with 'no-touch' technique to remove leg veins

2021-09-17T14:05:57-07:00

According to a new study, bypass grafts using leg veins were more likely to be successful and less likely to have a recurrance of heart-related chest pain. These new techniques could become more standard for bypass patients.

SAMSHA Awards $74.2M in Grants to Strengthen Youth Mental Health

2021-09-17T14:17:49-07:00

As the school year begins again, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is awarding grants to strengthen the mental health services for American youth. The first grant raises awareness for mental health issues in youth, while the second organizes treatment for those with emotional disorders. Together, the first year totals for the programs amount to $74.2 million.

Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk, Multiple Studies Suggest

2021-08-06T15:48:10-07:00

Improving air quality may improve cognitives functions and reduce the overall risk of dementia, according to several studies recently reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The studies explored the connection between air pollutants and dementia and what reducing them might mean for long-term brain health.

Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease

2021-07-13T19:18:11-07:00

It's peak tick weather! Ticks get more active when it's warm outside. Some carry dieseases that can be passed on to you through their bite.

SAMHSA’s new “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign

2021-07-12T15:09:27-07:00

Mobile app helps parents and caregivers prepare for some of the most important conversations they may ever have with their kids.

CDC COVID-19 Study Shows mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of Infection by 91 Percent for Fully Vaccinated People

2021-06-22T19:24:40-07:00

A new CDC study finds the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) reduce the risk of infection by 91 percent for fully vaccinated people.

Study Shows How Taking Short Breaks May Help Our Brains Learn New Skills

2021-06-09T16:04:37-07:00

NIH scientists discover that the resting brain repeatedly replays compressed memories of what was just practiced.

Magnets in iPhone® Series 12 Can Interfere with Some Implanted Cardiac Devices

2021-06-09T16:14:20-07:00

People who have an implanted cardiac device should not be near electronic devices that have magnets or produce electromagnetic waves because they can interfere with the cardiac device’s functions.

When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated: How to Protect Yourself and Others

2021-04-12T17:55:41-07:00

These recommendations can help you make decisions about daily activities after you are fully vaccinated.

Perlmutter Cancer Center Study Shows Virus Therapy Holds Promise Against Inoperable Skin Cancers

2021-04-12T18:00:14-07:00

Early results show that a new combination drug therapy is safe and effective against advanced skin cancer in patients who were not able to have their tumors surgically removed.

Pregnancy, Stress, Sleep Issues, Physiology Among Women’s Unique Cardiovascular Concerns

2021-02-23T18:14:09-08:00

Journal of the American Heart Association publishes special Go Red for Women® issue to highlight the challenges in cardiovascular care and outcomes for women.

Video Coaching Program May Improve Parenting Skills and Children’s School Readiness

2021-02-23T18:22:43-08:00

NIH-funded study suggests feedback-based video intervention could help at-risk families.

How Fat Loss Accelerates Facial Aging

2021-02-23T18:29:30-08:00

For many of us, as we get older the skin on our face begins to sag and we seem to lose volume around our eyes, cheeks and chin.

Improve How Your Mask Protects You

2021-02-18T20:52:04-08:00

Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.

NIH Launches Database to Track Neurological Symptoms Associated with COVID-19

2021-01-28T22:39:01-08:00

The body’s response to COVID-19 infection on the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle can be particularly devastating.

CDC Estimates 1 in 5 People in the U.S. Have a Sexually Transmitted Infection

2021-01-28T22:45:33-08:00

New data provide clearest picture to date of how costly and common STIs are in the U.S.

2020 Research Highlights — Human Health Advances

2021-01-04T19:05:00-08:00

With NIH support, scientists across the United States and around the world conduct wide-ranging research to discover ways to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

New Updates to Federal Guidelines Revamp Asthma Management

2020-12-09T16:54:05-08:00

Updates to six key areas of asthma care focus on improving diagnosis, management and treatment.

Special Report Highlights Urgent Need to Increase Heart Disease Awareness Efforts in Young Women

2020-09-24T22:18:11-07:00

The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women®, calls for coordinated efforts to do more.

FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers Consumers Should Not Use

2020-08-04T18:43:20-07:00

FDA continues to find issues with certain hand sanitizer products.

NIH Scientists Develop Blood Test to Help Improve Liver Cancer Screening

2020-06-15T15:59:49-07:00

Scientists have developed a new test that can help identify people who are likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Releases New Guidance for Resuming Elective Procedures Amid COVID-19

2020-06-15T16:07:27-07:00

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) leads the specialty's medical professionals in navigating their practices' recovery plans.

Study Finds Irregular Sleep Patterns Double the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults

2020-03-03T18:29:04-08:00

Variability in sleep duration and timing may represent new and independent heart disease risk factor.

Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities

2020-03-03T18:45:26-08:00

Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019.

Signs and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer

2020-03-03T18:55:30-08:00

Many of the symptoms of colorectal cancer can also be caused by something that isn’t cancer. Still, if you have any of these problems, it is a sign that you should go to the doctor so the cause can be found and treated.

Early Riser or Night Owl? New Study May Help to Explain the Difference

2020-03-03T18:59:55-08:00

Some people are early risers, wide awake at the crack of dawn. Others are night owls who can’t seem to get to bed until well after midnight and prefer to sleep in. Why is this?

How Stress Causes Gray Hair

2020-02-21T15:37:21-08:00

Stress can cause hair to gray prematurely by affecting the stem cells that are responsible for regenerating hair pigment.

FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Peanut Allergy for Children

2020-02-03T17:39:41-08:00

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Palforzia to mitigate allergic reactions that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts.

Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-CoV) in Wuhan, China

2020-01-24T17:50:17-08:00

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.

Millions of Americans Have a Substance Use Disorder

2020-01-24T17:59:37-08:00

Help is available.

‘Swiss Cheese’ Bones Could Be Cause of Unexplained Low Back Pain

2020-01-15T19:31:50-08:00

Age-related changes to the cartilaginous tissue of the spine could invite painful nerve growth, say researchers.

Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults

2020-01-07T20:18:53-08:00

You may not know that just being really cold can make you very sick.