Studies of a lavender oil product that is taken orally have suggested it might be beneficial for anxiety, but due to study limitations no definite conclusions have been made. Learn about the uses and safety of lavender here: nccih.nih.gov/health/lavende…

New funding opportunity co-sponsored by ODS: “Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies(R33 Clinical Trial Optional),” PAR-24-239, supports research to characterize probiotic therapeutic responses. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/p…

Dietary & herbal supplements have been studied for hepatitis C. See our Clinical Digest for Health Professionals for more information on what the science says about silymarin (milk thistle), probiotics, zinc, & glycyrrhizin (licorice) for hepatitis C. go.nih.gov/7Gch03n

Prevention research spans all diseases & conditions, populations, and life phases. We curate tools, resources, and info to support research on a variety of public health issues and help share the results. See more: prevention.nih.gov/research-prior…

September is #HealthyAgingMonth! • 🔥 Sept. 16: Fireside chat on health, #longevity, & #aging w/ NIA, USAID, Fogarty at NIH • 💬 Sept. 23: #FallsPrevention Q&A w/ NIA, NIAMS, & ACLgov • 💡 Follow #NIAAgingAdvances for aging innovations More: go.nia.nih.gov/4g1y1Lp

Mes de la salud y la seguridad ocular de los niños: los bebés prematuros tienen reservas bajas de vitamina A y sus niveles plasmáticos de retinol suelen ser bajos durante el primer año. Esto puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades oculares. go.nih.gov/i16bXoQ

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: Preterm infants have low stores of vitamin A, and their plasma concentrations of retinol often remain low during their first year. This can lead to a higher risk of eye diseases. ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit…

Melatonin is a hormone the brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of the internal clock and with sleep. Short-term use of melatonin supplements appears to be safe for most people, but information on long-term safety is lacking. go.nih.gov/A3HwT9W

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

Our new fact sheet on GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can help you learn about the science on acupuncture, breathing exercises, alginates, melatonin, and other complementary health approaches that researchers have studied for this condition. go.nih.gov/a0neP1j

The 2024 AOAC International Method of the Year Award was presented to a team of scientists that included some of our NIST collaborators, Drs. Melissa Phillips and Catherine Rimmer. Congratulations!  aoac.org/2024-annual-me…

El final del verano es un buen momento para plantar verduras de hojas verdes oscuras, como la col rizada y las espinacas, que son buenas fuentes de vitamina K, fundamental para funciones corporales importantes. ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit…

Late summer is a great time to plant dark leafy greens like kale and spinach, all good sources vitamin K. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting, healthy bones, and other important body functions. Read more here: ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit…

Register to attend a virtual workshop on Sep19-20 to hear experts discuss Advancing Nutrition Research to Promote Respiratory Health in Adults. Register by 4 pm ET on Sep 13. bit.ly/3Z2Y1Ai #Nutrition #Diet #RespiratoryHealth

The ODS 2024-2025 Seminar Series kicks off on Wed, Sep. 11. Join us at 11am ET to hear Connie Weaver, Ph.D., San Diego State University, on best practices and guidelines for rigorous nutrition research. events-support.com/Documents/ODS_…

Discover the collaborative efforts of NIH institutes, centers, and offices and external partners to develop a data-driven NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Research on the Health of Women, which addresses internal and external factors influencing #WomenHealth. bit.ly/4aaIq3B

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Planning to attend the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s 2024 Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference? Dr. Stefan Pasiakos, the Director of ODS, will be speaking. chpa.org/events-educati…

From our NCCIH colleagues. Also check out our fact sheet, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss. ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Wei…