National Institute of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a part of the United States of America Department of Health and Human Services. It serves as the nation’s leading medical research agency. The National Institutes of Health is dedicated to exploring the fundamental aspects of living systems and their behaviors and applying this knowledge to improve health, reduce the incidence of illness and disability, and extend life expectancy. The NIH is a critical player in advancing biomedical research. It comprises 27 Institutes and Centers, each focusing on different areas of medical science, including cancer, infectious diseases, and mental health. The NIH funds research across the United States and abroad, fostering discoveries that improve health outcomes and medical care. Through its research, training, and health information dissemination activities, NIH is a cornerstone in the global medical research community, driving innovation and addressing some of our most pressing health challenges.
National Institute of Health
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Researchers reveal wound healing function of heat shock protien 60 (Hsp60) in mice
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60), finding that it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing. The study found that topical treatment…
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Treating peanut allergy with skin patch ( epicutaneous immunotherapy ) shows promising results
A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy, with greater benefits for younger children, according to one-year results from an ongoing…
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Research shows Weight loss can lead to strong increase in appetite
Analysis of a trial that used the drug canagliflozin found that as people lost weight, their appetite increased proportionately, leading to consumption of more calories and weight loss plateau (leveling off). The findings provide the first measurement…
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National Institute of Health scientists find genes causing frustrating syndrome
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a genetic explanation for a syndrome characterized by multiple frustrating and difficult-to-treat symptoms, including dizziness and lightheadedness, skin flushing and itching, gastrointestinal complaints, chronic pain, and bone and…
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Understanding cause of memory loss in Tauopathies
Tauopathies are a group of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease that are characterized by the deposition of aggregates of the tau protein inside brain cells. A new study reveals that the cutting of tau by an enzyme…
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NIH panel discuss roadmap for advancing research to prevent youth suicide.
An independent panel by the NIH developed a 10-year roadmap to advance youth suicide prevention research, focusing on enhanced data linkage, measurement improvements across diverse populations, effective program identification for practitioners, and coordinated stigma-reducing education. Key barriers…
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