Extreme Temperatures Could Increase Preterm Birth Risk
Extreme hot or cold temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives by NIH researchers.
Nondrug Approaches Effective for Treatment of Common Pain Conditions
Data from a review of U.S.-based clinical trials published Sept. 1 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that yoga, tai chi and other complementary health approaches may help manage common pain conditions.
HPV Vaccine Safely Evokes Immune Response in Women Who Had Stem Cell Transplant
The HPV vaccine provides a safe, robust immune response against HPV in reproductive-aged women who have had a stem cell transplant, according to a recent small, multi-institute study at the Clinical Center.
Irregular Sleep Patterns Double Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults
Older adults with irregular sleep patterns are nearly twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease as those with more regular sleep patterns, according to a new study.
NIH-Funded Tissue Chips Push New Boundaries in Space
NIH-supported research teams sent tiny, bioengineered models of human organs hurtling toward the International Space Station ISS National Lab. Through these experiments, researchers hope to learn more about human health back on Earth.
Maternal Obesity Linked to ADHD, Behavioral Problems in Children
Maternal obesity may increase a child’s risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to an analysis by researchers from NICHD.
Less Than a Quarter of At-Risk Adolescent Boys Ever Get Tested for HIV
Less than one in four adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM) ever get tested for HIV, research funded by NIMHD has reported. The researchers recruited 699 AMSM participants, ages 13-18 years, from an ongoing trial, called SMART, that is evaluating existing HIV prevention programs.
Study Shows How Marine Animal Produces Unlimited Eggs, Sperm Over Its Lifetime
A little-known ocean-dwelling creature most commonly found growing on dead hermit crab shells may sound like an unlikely study subject for researchers, but this animal has a rare ability—it can make eggs and sperm for the duration of its lifetime.
Testing of Inactivated Zika Vaccine in Humans Begins
The first of 5 early stage clinical trials to test the safety and ability of an investigational Zika vaccine candidate called the Zika purified inactivated virus (ZPIV) vaccine has begun at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
Rapid Screening Test Identifies Potential Therapies Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers at NCATS, the Clinical Center and NIAID have created a new way to identify drugs and drug combinations that may potentially be useful in combating infections that are resistant to many different antibiotics.