Search Result For: emergency department

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Insurance Coverage for OTC Birth Control

The Biden-Harris administration has proposed a new rule that would expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 52 million females of reproductive age.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can arm position affect blood pressure readings?

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study has found.

white dog with black spots sleeping in front of someone's feet clad in bright green sneakers

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Sleep, stress, and gut imbalances may impact colorectal cancer progression

A new study shows that stress can affect colorectal cancer progression by altering gut balance. It comes in the wake of research highlighting the importance of sleep to gut health and tumor progression.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk?

A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use can affect a person's risk of breast cancer.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can just 30 minutes of exercise help prevent type 2 diabetes?

Even occasional rounds of 30-minute exercise could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as help people with this condition better maintain blood sugar control, a new study suggests.

long-exposure black and white photo of woman's face in movement

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

ADHD drugs' impact on brain health, quality of life: What we know

One in four U.S. adults suspects they may have ADHD and drugs are a first line of treatment for this condition. But what does research say about their impact on the brain and quality of life?

Date: 2024/11/02 - 18:16

Adopting pediatric readiness standards in emergency departments could save more than 2,000 lives each year

NIH-funded study suggests standards would range from no cost to $11.84 per child.

Date: 2024/11/01 - 19:38

NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people

Adolescents see a greater remission of type 2 diabetes compared to adults.

Date: 2024/11/01 - 19:38

NIH trial of rectal microbicide for HIV prevention begins in the United States

Study will assess safety and acceptability of rectal douche for pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Illustration of a cancer tumor microenvironment

Date: 2024/10/31 - 01:03

NIH-funded scientists uncover clues to precancer and tumor biology

A collection of new papers highlight discoveries from the Human Tumor Atlas Network, a Cancer Moonshot℠ initiative.