How much is the economic burden of health disparities and how is it hampering the growth of the U.S. economy? More here: bit.ly/46Xa8je

📢Calling all past/present awardees and potential applicants! Mark your 🗓️ and join us for our annual chat. This is a great opportunity to engage with awardees and hear more about the programs bit.ly/LRPXChat2024 💻#LRPchat #NIHLRP #AcademicChatter

News: ‘Low-intensity’ blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Very much enjoyed my visit to University of Oklahoma last week! I learned about the great work of #NIH-funded researchers there & discussed a new NIH initiative to enable collection and use of high-quality electronic health data for research.

Hot off the press! 🔥 All of Us Research Highlight explains how researchers used All of Us data to better understand how health care providers can help people with #diabetes manage their increased risk of developing #HeartDisease. Read more: allof-us.org/diabetes-heart3

Research shows a ketogenic diet can enhance the effects of an experimental anti-cancer drug and starve pancreatic tumors in mice, suggesting that diet might be paired with drugs to block the growth of certain types of cancerous tumors. bit.ly/3X5mXUV

The placebo effect is real, but why it occurs has always been a mystery. A team of researchers recently discovered a pain control pathway in the brain in mice that could help us better understand this phenomenon. directorsblog.nih.gov/2024/08/29/stu… #NIH

News: Cannabis and hallucinogen use among adults remained at historic highs in 2023 nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Researchers identified a brain circuit in mice that plays a previously unknown role in providing pain relief. The findings could lead to new approaches for treating pain. bit.ly/3Xnac9U

Researchers discovered a way that SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to a severe complication in children called MIS-C, which could shed light on how MIS-C and other autoimmune diseases develop after viral infections. bit.ly/3XbmjFM

During #SuicidePreventionMonth, help NIMH raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Everyone can help save lives. Share science. Share hope. go.nih.gov/NhcWOoh #SPM24 #shareNIMH

News: Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Want to learn more about the process of closing out an NIH grant? 💻 Join us on September 17 for a webinar on the administrative and financial essentials of grant closeout. Register to save your spot: grants.nih.gov/news/virtual-l… #NIHgrantsevents #NIHgrants

News: NIH awards will support innovation in syphilis diagnostics nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Unhealthy coping with social stress may lead to loss-of-control eating. The Yanovski Lab used brain imaging to study the relationship between stress responses and food intake. Learn more at go.nih.gov/uTMaSDr. NIH Intramural #NICHDimpact

Announcing the #QuitThriveChallenge from ODP and CDC! Share your community-led strategy to help people quit menthol cigarette smoking. Organizations can win $100,000! Submissions open 11/1/24. Learn more: prevention.nih.gov/QuitThriveChal…

RECOVER has collected more than 850,000 biosamples and more than 35 million data points. Researchers can now apply to access this unmatched collection for ancillary studies. Learn more and apply: recoverCOVID.org/ancillary

Too much screentime, including on smartphones, can lead to symptoms of #eye strain like tired, dry, and aching eyes. Aging can also contribute to eye strain. Learn ways to find relief. bit.ly/4e9XK2z

During #SuicidePreventionMonth, help National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. go.nih.gov/FAI6WSD If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat online to connect with the 988

On my blog: new #NIH-funded research at WashU Medicine offers clues as to how zebrafish can regenerate their own spinal cords, information that might be used to help develop treatments for spinal cord injury. directorsblog.nih.gov/2024/09/05/new…