HHS, NIH launch next-generation universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses
These vaccines aim to provide broad-spectrum protection against multiple strains of multiple viruses.
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NIH to prioritize human-based research technologies
New initiative aims to reduce use of animals in NIH-funded research.
NIH study reveals how inflammation makes touch painful
Researchers uncover the cellular and molecular basis for sensing heat and inflammatory pain.
NIH researchers supercharge ordinary clinical device to get a better look at the back of the eye
New technique brings retina into sharper focus
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Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer deaths continue to decline
Overall death rates from cancer declined steadily among both men and women from 2001 through 2022.
Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases
NIH studies in animals show reserpine protects retinal-neurons necessary for vision, especially in females.
Scientists map unprecedented detail of connections and visual perception in the mouse brain
NIH-funded project helps unravel the brain’s wiring, giving clues to how we see the world.
Twins grow more slowly in early pregnancy than previously thought
NIH findings could lead to more efficient monitoring of twin pregnancies.
AI screening for opioid use disorder associated with fewer hospital readmissions
NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.
Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to hypertension risk up to 14 years later
NIH-supported study reveals new risk group for future high blood pressure, heart disease.
Jay Bhattacharya Begins Tenure as 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health
President Trump nominated Dr. Bhattacharya for the position on Nov. 26, 2024, and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 25, 2025.
Combination immunotherapy shrank a variety of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers
NIH trial shows new form of TIL therapy effective against colon, rectum, pancreas, and bile duct tumors.
Social factors help explain worse cardiovascular health among adults in rural vs. urban communities
NIH-funded study reveals variables, such as poverty and education, that may underpin higher rates of heart disease and its risk factors.
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