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November 2019

Graph showing the percent of NIH prevention research projects focusing on the top 10 risk factors for death compared to the percent of deaths attributable to those same risk factors in the United States. In most cases, the percent of NIH prevention research projects falls well below the percent of deaths attributable to those risk factors.

Study finds leading risk factors and causes of death and disability underrepresented in NIH-supported prevention research

November 08, 2019
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Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to improve U.S. Health

November 05, 2019
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NIH-funded study finds teens prefer mint and mango vaping flavors

November 05, 2019

October 2019

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NIH-funded study suggests acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD, autism

October 30, 2019
Novel collagen-targeted protein MRI contrast agent enables non-invasive detection of early stage of liver fibrosis by MRI.

New compound helps find early signs of liver damage

October 29, 2019
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New CDC Report Provides First Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Products

October 28, 2019
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High rates of dementia, Alzheimer’s observed among older people with Down syndrome

October 28, 2019
3-D model of flu virus

Broadly protective antibodies could lead to better flu treatments and vaccines

October 25, 2019
Illustration of treatment and prevention strategies as toolboxes

Ending HIV will require optimizing treatment and prevention tools, say NIH experts

October 24, 2019
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CDC, states update number of cases of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products

October 24, 2019
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NEW: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation releases first-ever “State of Childhood Obesity” report

October 24, 2019
3D print of hemagglutinin (HA), one of the proteins found on the surface of influenza virus

Influenza human challenge study begins at NIH-sponsored clinical trial units

October 23, 2019
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Could taking statins prevent dementia, disability?

October 23, 2019
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Emphasizing flavor boosts vegetable consumption

October 22, 2019
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FDA grants first-ever modified risk orders to eight smokeless tobacco products

October 22, 2019
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HHS awards $16 million to help primary care practices address patients’ unhealthy alcohol use

October 22, 2019
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CDC-supported study launches to track infectious diseases in Central America & Caribbean

October 21, 2019
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Study finds safe infant sleep practices need improvement

October 21, 2019
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NIH strategic research plan addresses growing tickborne diseases threat

October 10, 2019
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Healthy Eating Research releases beverage recommendations for children aged 0–5

October 09, 2019