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An older woman stretching her arms above her head outside

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Can even light exercise help slow cognitive decline?

Two new studies on dementia have found that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise can help slow cognitive decline and memory loss in people at risk of Alzheimer's.

older man and younger man smiling at each other in a forest

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Can doctors predict your Alzheimer’s risk in your 20s?

Some risk factors and blood biomarkers related to Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment can be detected as early as age 24, according to a recent study.

Date: 2025/05/02 - 20:32

Immunotherapy Drug Eliminated Need for Surgery, Chemo in Early Stage Cancers

A new clinical trial shows the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab may eliminate the need for surgery and chemotherapy in certain cancers. People with the dMMR gene mutation, which most often presents in colorectal cancer, are the best candidates for this treatment.

Date: 2025/05/01 - 21:00

Many genes in male and female placentas expressed differently

NIH findings may lead to insights on pregnancy complications, adult health.

Date: 2025/04/29 - 23:30

NIH to prioritize human-based research technologies

New initiative aims to reduce use of animals in NIH-funded research.

Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32

Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising

A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.

Date: 2025/04/23 - 19:00

NIH study reveals how inflammation makes touch painful

Researchers uncover the cellular and molecular basis for sensing heat and inflammatory pain.

3 slides of retina tissue taken using three separate imaging techniques. Each image gets progressively clearer.

Date: 2025/04/23 - 16:00

NIH researchers supercharge ordinary clinical device to get a better look at the back of the eye

New technique brings retina into sharper focus .

Side-by-side images show untreated, shorter rod photoreceptors next to longer rods treated with reserpine.

Date: 2025/04/15 - 16:00

Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases

NIH studies in animals show reserpine protects retinal-neurons necessary for vision, especially in females.

Doctor takes blood pressure reading from female patient

Date: 2025/04/12 - 19:00

ADHD Drugs May Raise Blood Pressure and Pulse, but Effects Are Minimal

New research suggests common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiac health like blood pressure and pulse. Experts say the benefits of ADHD medications outweigh the potential risks, and monitoring patients can help minimize risks.