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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Vigorous workout reduces hunger, especially in women

Vigorous exercise can help with weight loss by lowering levels of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin, particularly in women, a small new study has found.

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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?

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Alzheimer’s blood tests show 'very good accuracy' in early trials

Two blood tests currently in development have shown 'very high accuracy' in detecting tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to the developers.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Starting physical activity after dementia diagnosis may reduce death risk by 20%

People who maintain or start physical activity of any intensity after receiving a dementia diagnosis may be at a decreased risk for all-cause mortality, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

FDA-approved drug for ulcerative colitis also effective for Crohn's

Mirikizumab, a drug currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, also sends Crohn's disease into clinical remission, new findings suggest.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

Use of metformin in adults with diabetes linked to lower risk of long COVID

Large NIH-funded study supports previous studies showing potential benefit.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

Bone marrow cancer drug shows success in treatment of rare blood disorder

NIH-supported clinical trial is the first positive trial for treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

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Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

NIH awards $27M to establish new network of genomics-enabled learning health systems

Network will analyze and improve how genomic information is integrated into patient care.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

Fewer than half of U.S. jails provide life-saving medications for opioid use disorder

NIH findings highlight critical gaps in treatment access in correctional facilities, where almost two-thirds of people have a substance use disorder.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 01:25

NIH and FDA leaders call for innovation in development of smoking cessation treatments

Commentary emphasizes that engagement across stakeholders is critical to accelerate smoking cessation and reduce smoking-related disease and death.