Greenness Around Homes Linked to Lower Mortality
Women live longer in areas with more green vegetation, according to new research funded by NIEHS.
Study Finds Factors That May Influence Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
New research conducted by scientists at NIAID found that higher levels of antibody against a different flu surface protein—neuraminidase (NA)—were the better predictor of protection against flu infection and its unpleasant side effects.
Scientists Detail Pathways for Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance
Researchers must address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance and stay ahead of the inevitable future emergencies of resistant bacteria, according to physicians and scientists at NIAID.
Brain Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Lost to Mercury Exposure
Cognitive function improves with aerobic exercise, but not for people exposed to high levels of mercury before birth, according to research funded by NIEHS.
Depression in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes, Study Finds
Researchers at NIH have discovered a two-way link between depression and gestational diabetes.
Connectome Map More Than Doubles Human Cortex’s Known Regions
Researchers have mapped 180 distinct areas in our brain’s outer mantle, or cortex—more than twice the number previously known.
New Medication Shows Promise Against Liver Fibrosis
A new drug developed by scientists at NIAAA limits the progression of liver fibrosis in mice, a hopeful advance against a condition for which there is no current treatment and that often leads to serious liver disease.
Researchers Identify Brain Circuits that Help People Cope with Stress
NIH-supported research has identified brain patterns in humans that appear to underlie “resilient coping,” the healthy emotional and behavioral responses to stress that help some people handle stressful situations better than others.
Weight Loss Leads to Strong Increase in Appetite
Analysis of a trial that used the drug canagliflozin found that as people lost weight, their appetite increased proportionately, leading to consumption of more calories and weight loss plateau (leveling off).
Women Report Vaginal Ring for Preventing HIV Had Little Effect On Sexual Intercourse
Most women who used an experimental vaginal ring for HIV prevention during the ASPIRE study report that the physical act of sex was largely unaffected by using the product, which is inserted monthly for continuous wear.