Search Result For: technology

A bowl of chickpeas from above, a tea towel on the side

Date: 2025/06/03 - 18:00

Eating beans daily may help reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol

Date: 2025/05/24 - 09:31

Could a Mediterranean plant extract help treat IBD?

The extract from a Mediterranean plant called the strawberry tree may help prevent and treat ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, a study in mice suggests.

Date: 2025/05/15 - 21:30

Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment

NIH-supported gene-editing platform lays groundwork to rapidly develop treatments for other rare genetic diseases.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 22:00

19 States, DC Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Health Agency Layoffs

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which could disrupt public health services, such as safeguarding food and medication supplies.

An older adult man sits on a chair outside with a cup in his hadn while looking at his tablet computer as the camera focuses on him through foliage

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Does using digital technology lower or raise dementia risk?

Digitally engaging with technology correlated to a 58% lower risk of cognitive impairment, contrary to fears of “digital dementia,” a new meta-analysis has found.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of influenza A/H1N1 virus particles.

Date: 2025/05/01 - 18:30

HHS, NIH launch next-generation universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses

These vaccines aim to provide broad-spectrum protection against multiple strains of multiple viruses.

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.

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 .

Date: 2025/04/17 - 21:32

CT Scans Linked to New Cancer Diagnoses in U.S., But Overall Risk is Low

A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of developing cancer. Experts say CT-related cancer risk is minor, and note these imaging exams are an important diagnostic tool to screen for a various cancers.

A plate of fresh tomatoes, basil, olives, and mozzarella drizzled in olive oil, the staples of the Mediterranean diet

Date: 2025/04/12 - 17:00

A type of Mediterranean diet may support weight loss and bone health

Following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss and bone density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and obesity, a new study finds.