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Early invikafusp alfa trial records no disease progression in 16 of 27 at optimal biological doses

NIH reports four of the 27 had targeted tumors shrink by more than 30% in the early trial.

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NIH introduces R3PEATS, a Common Fund program for rigorous science

NIH says the program will help researchers build and share tools, training and collaborations for biomedical research.

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A blood-pressure drug may activate health-promoting brown fat

NIH flagged the possible effect in an October 14 post, describing brown fat as “health-promoting.”

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Real-time patient engagement with epilepsy monitor improves seizure detection

NIH reports that patients engage with the monitor in real time, improving seizure detection.

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Press release from the National Institutes of Health on a blue background, stating that patients using an epilepsy monitor in real-time improve seizure detection.

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Deep-learning model may predict cardiovascular outcomes from sleep-study ECGs

NIH says integrating ECGs into sleep-disorder screening could enhance detection and guide clinical decision-making.

1 Source, 20d ago, first seen 20d ago

Press release from the National Institutes of Health on a deep learning model that uses ECGs during sleep studies to predict cardiovascular outcomes, displayed on a blue background.

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NIH ARISE-HIV Launch Challenge names 35 Phase 1 winners

NIH says each winner will receive $10,000 and advance to Phase 2 to develop community-informed approaches.

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NIH introduces its 2026 high-risk, high-reward research award recipients

NIH highlights recipients of its Director’s Pioneer, New Innovator and Transformative Research Awards.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel

Nature says the prize recognizes their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.

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Parkinson’s advisory council’s first in-person meeting set for November 9

NIH says the meeting at HHS headquarters will spotlight research successes and partnerships to develop PDRD therapeutics and supports.

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Blood test identifies about 87% of patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer in study

NIH says the test combines microRNAs with CA19-9, a known pancreatic cancer biomarker.

1 Source, 28d ago, first seen 28d ago

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NIH-funded researchers identify 36 genes associated with OCD and chronic tic disorders

NIH says many of the genes are involved in brain pathways related to impulse control, movement, decision-making and habit formation.

1 Source, 29d ago, first seen 29d ago

NIH research update graphic showing text: "36 genes linked to OCD & tic disorders. Researchers identified genetic risk factors that may improve understanding of how these conditions develop." A DNA strand is illustrated in the background with NIH and Health and Human Services logos.

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Research into pediatric obesity and why metformin is less effective in children

NIH says Dr. Stephanie Chung discussed her research into genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors for pediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes at its 2026 Research Festival.

1 Source, 29d ago, first seen 29d ago

Dr. Stephanie Chung standing next to a podium with a sign that reads "NIH National Institutes of Health" on a stage. Behind them are the United States and Department of Health and Human Services flags.

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NIH launches two disability health research prize competitions

NIH says the competitions recognize people and practices advancing disability health research and are part of its work to put its inaugural FY26–FY30 strategic plan into action.

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NIH's medical phantom library is building a collection of organ and body-part models

NIH says the realistic models give physicians a safe way to practice and refine complex procedures. Congressional staff visited the institute housing the library in August 2026.

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NIAID awards $17.9 million to re-establish the CREID research network

NIH says the funding will revive the emerging infectious disease research network in fiscal 2026, with tighter biosafety oversight and no intentional searches for novel viruses.

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NIH’s allergy and infectious diseases institute launches alpha-gal syndrome trial

NIH says the clinical trial aims to help people with alpha-gal syndrome, a condition caused by tick bites that triggers an allergic reaction to a sugar in red meat.

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A small tick is on a blade of grass. Text over the image reads: "Clinical trial to help people with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Study aims to improve diagnostic tools, clarify what causes reactions, and identify risk factors." Logos for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and NIH are at the bottom.

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Vitamin D supplements linked to fewer IBD-related ER visits and hospitalizations

NIH says researchers using 20 years of Veterans Affairs data found fewer disease-related ER visits, hospitalizations and steroid prescriptions among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who took vitamin D supplements.

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Adriaan Bax receives American Institute of Chemists gold medal for NMR work

NIH says the medal honors Bax’s work developing nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a tool chemists can use to reveal the structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules.

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People with depression may struggle to form new neurons in the hippocampus

NIH says the findings could help identify new, more precise depression treatments in the future, but more research is needed.

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Colorful illustration of neurons with a text overlay: "Depression may affect the brain's ability to grow new cells. NIH-funded research suggests depression may slow the development of new neurons in a brain region linked to memory and learning." Logos for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and NIH are at the bottom.

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Eye exams may detect early blood vessel changes linked to Alzheimer’s

NIH says research it funded suggests non-invasive eye exams may reveal early vascular changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Early invikafusp alfa trial records no disease progression in 16 of 27 at optimal biological doses

NIH introduces R3PEATS, a Common Fund program for rigorous science

A blood-pressure drug may activate health-promoting brown fat

Real-time patient engagement with epilepsy monitor improves seizure detection

Deep-learning model may predict cardiovascular outcomes from sleep-study ECGs

NIH ARISE-HIV Launch Challenge names 35 Phase 1 winners

NIH introduces its 2026 high-risk, high-reward research award recipients

Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel

Parkinson’s advisory council’s first in-person meeting set for November 9

Blood test identifies about 87% of patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer in study

NIH-funded researchers identify 36 genes associated with OCD and chronic tic disorders

Research into pediatric obesity and why metformin is less effective in children

NIH launches two disability health research prize competitions

NIH's medical phantom library is building a collection of organ and body-part models

NIAID awards $17.9 million to re-establish the CREID research network

NIH’s allergy and infectious diseases institute launches alpha-gal syndrome trial

Vitamin D supplements linked to fewer IBD-related ER visits and hospitalizations

Adriaan Bax receives American Institute of Chemists gold medal for NMR work

People with depression may struggle to form new neurons in the hippocampus

Eye exams may detect early blood vessel changes linked to Alzheimer’s

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Early invikafusp alfa trial records no disease progression in 16 of 27 at optimal biological doses

NIH introduces R3PEATS, a Common Fund program for rigorous science

A blood-pressure drug may activate health-promoting brown fat

Real-time patient engagement with epilepsy monitor improves seizure detection

Deep-learning model may predict cardiovascular outcomes from sleep-study ECGs

NIH ARISE-HIV Launch Challenge names 35 Phase 1 winners

NIH introduces its 2026 high-risk, high-reward research award recipients

Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel

Parkinson’s advisory council’s first in-person meeting set for November 9

Blood test identifies about 87% of patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer in study

NIH-funded researchers identify 36 genes associated with OCD and chronic tic disorders

Research into pediatric obesity and why metformin is less effective in children

NIH launches two disability health research prize competitions

NIH's medical phantom library is building a collection of organ and body-part models

NIAID awards $17.9 million to re-establish the CREID research network

NIH’s allergy and infectious diseases institute launches alpha-gal syndrome trial

Vitamin D supplements linked to fewer IBD-related ER visits and hospitalizations

Adriaan Bax receives American Institute of Chemists gold medal for NMR work

People with depression may struggle to form new neurons in the hippocampus

Eye exams may detect early blood vessel changes linked to Alzheimer’s