U.S. launches national plan to tackle Parkinson's disease and related disorders
With support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), ...
Tag: Medical Research
Scientists discover why cancer cells die differently after radiotherapy
Scientists at Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) have solved a big mystery in cancer research – why cells die in ...
Scientists identify novel antibodies for fighting malaria
A novel class of antibodies that binds to a previously untargeted portion of the malaria parasite could lead to new ...
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground
Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News' weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" ...
Nonpharmacologic pain intervention provides benefits to people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure
Among people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure, a form of psychological therapy called pain coping skills training reduced how much pain ...
Structural brain differences in adolescents may play a role in early initiation of substance use
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the ...
Long-term air pollution exposure linked to venous thromboembolism risk
A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that ...
Fossil fuel industry influences medical research, raising ethical concerns
An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, leading to fresh calls ...
Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel
Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem ...
Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis
A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. ...
