Contributor
NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit the http://www.nih.gov.
The brain remembers what the body has lost. In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University College London discovered that the brain’s map of an amputated arm remains intact for years after surgery.
Aug 21, 2025
A major new study from NIH researchers shows that more young Americans are getting certain types of cancer.
May 8, 2025
In a significant shift towards pandemic preparedness, federal health authorities have launched an ambitious vaccine initiative that could transform how we combat emerging viral threats.
May 2, 2025
In a significant shift for American biomedical science, the National Institutes of Health is launching an initiative to reduce animal testing while expanding…
Apr 29, 2025
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa.
Mar 21, 2025
For thousands of people struggling with debilitating skin symptoms after stopping topical steroid treatments, a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers both validation and hope.
Mar 14, 2025
A study using three-dimensional ultrasound technology has revealed that excess weight gain during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased fat accumulation in developing fetuses, particularly in their upper arms and abdominal areas.
Jan 20, 2025
Alcohol consumption causes about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States - more than the 13,500 yearly alcohol-related traffic fatalities - according to a new advisory from U.S.
Jan 3, 2025
Enjoy this story? Subscribe to our newsletter at scienceblog.substack.com.
Dec 27, 2024
A concerning discovery from Scripps Research reveals that a single genetic change in the current H5N1 influenza virus affecting U.S.
Dec 6, 2024
Summary: A new study reveals that atypical metabolite levels at birth are associated with a significantly higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), potentially offering a way to identify at-risk infants early.
Sep 11, 2024
New research shows that a simple blood test measuring inflammation and fats can predict a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease up to three decades in advance.
Aug 31, 2024
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveals that a self-adjusting brain implant could significantly improve treatment for Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Aug 19, 2024
In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and…
Jul 16, 2024
