Higher blood levels of cadmium in females, and higher blood levels of lead in males, delayed pregnancy in couples trying ...
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Drug halts organ damage in inflammatory genetic disorderDrug halts organ damage in inflammatory genetic disorder
A new study shows that Kineret (anakinra), a medication approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in stopping ...
Members of new Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee announcedMembers of new Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee announced
More than 100 million Americans suffer from migraines, arthritis and other chronic pain conditions with an annual economic toll of ...
New Rules to Protect Airline PassengersNew Rules to Protect Airline Passengers
New regulations will help passengers to determine the total price of the ticket (including taxes, mandatory fees, and baggage charges). ...
African American History MonthAfrican American History Month
February is African American History Month. This year’s theme pays special tribute to African American women and the various roles ...
Rare Disease Day at NIH raises awareness and highlights cutting-edge researchRare Disease Day at NIH raises awareness and highlights cutting-edge research
The National Institutes of Health will celebrate the Fifth Annual Rare Disease Day February 29 with a day-long celebration co-sponsored ...
Autoinjectors offer way to treat prolonged seizuresAutoinjectors offer way to treat prolonged seizures
Drug delivery into muscle using an autoinjector, akin to the EpiPen used to treat serious allergic reactions, is faster and ...
Common Fund researchers uncover structure of important target for drug designCommon Fund researchers uncover structure of important target for drug design
Researchers have uncovered a potent class of small molecules that selectively turn on the S1P1 receptor, a type of receptor ...
Obama Administration Announces New Steps to Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseObama Administration Announces New Steps to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
The Obama Administration is making an additional $50 million available for cutting-edge Alzheimer’s research. The administration’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget ...
Challenges public to help bring discovery into the classroomChallenges public to help bring discovery into the classroom
A new competition seeks to bring hands-on science into classrooms nationwide. The National Institutes of Health’s K-12 Lessons About Bioscience ...
Greenberg named acting director of the National Institute of General Medical SciencesGreenberg named acting director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Judith H. Greenberg, Ph.D., will become acting director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences ...
Researchers identify new marker to predict progressive kidney failure, deathResearchers identify new marker to predict progressive kidney failure, death
A high level of a hormone that regulates phosphate is associated with an increased risk of kidney failure and death ...
Reach of national clinical and translational research consortiumReach of national clinical and translational research consortium
The National Institutes of Health announced that it will provide $200 million over five years to five health research centers ...
Researchers slow immune attack on ovaries in miceResearchers slow immune attack on ovaries in mice
In a study of mice, researchers have slowed an immune system attack on the ovaries. The mice developed a disorder ...
New videos, website offer important resources for people affected by diabetesNew videos, website offer important resources for people affected by diabetes
New videos to help people make lifestyle changes and cope with the demands of diabetes were announced by the U.S. ...
Search for RecallsSearch for Recalls
Find the latest recalls, or search for a specific recall on a food, drug, auto, or other product. ...
150th Commemoration of the American Civil War150th Commemoration of the American Civil War
Learn about the American Civil War through a commemorative website from the National Park Service. You’ll find a timeline of ...