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COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

A study of children and adolescents who received a COVID-19 vaccination following multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) found that there were no reports of serious complications including myocarditis or MIS-C reoccurrence.

3 Jan 2023

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

Two National Institute of Health-supported diets, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), together earned five No. 1 spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 "Best Diets" rankings.

3 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

NCI-led clinical trial results in the first approval of a treatment for advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma

A clinical trial led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has resulted in the first approval of a treatment for advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS).

28 Dec 2022

NIH scientists use patient stem cells and 3D bioprinting to produce eye tissue

Scientists used patient stem cells and 3D bioprinting to produce eye tissue that will advance understanding of the mechanisms of blinding diseases.

22 Dec 2022

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

A Montana addiction clinic's plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients.

19 Dec 2022

NIH establishes research network to test harm reduction strategies in community settings

To address the overdose crisis in the United States, the National Institutes of Health has established a research network that will test harm reduction strategies in different community settings to inform efforts to help save lives.

16 Dec 2022

Why Medicaid expansion ballots may hit a dead end after a fleeting victory in South Dakota

Republican-led legislatures have repeatedly thwarted Medicaid expansion in a dozen conservative states, despite high numbers of uninsured residents. In recent years, supporters of expansion have found success with another strategy: letting voters decide.

16 Dec 2022

Randomized trials demonstrate the safety of Ebola vaccine regimens in adults and children

Two randomized, placebo-controlled trials evaluating three Ebola vaccine administration strategies in adults and children found that all the regimens were safe in both age groups, according to results published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Dec 2022

Individuals with alcohol use disorder less likely to receive treatment for hepatitis C, study shows

A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are less likely to receive antivirals for hepatitis C, despite current guidelines recommending antiviral treatment regardless of alcohol use.

14 Dec 2022

States challenge Biden to lower drug prices by allowing imports from Canada

The Biden administration is facing mounting pressure from states to let them import medicine from Canada to help lower prescription drug costs.

14 Dec 2022

Study shows benefits of decreasing opioid refills for hip and knee arthroplasty patients

Opioids are commonly prescribed to patients that are discharged after a total knee and hip arthroplasty. Patients are typically given larger prescriptions of opioids that can result in an excess of the medication in their home after recovery is over.

14 Dec 2022

Study finds spike in endocarditis among patients with cocaine or opioid use disorder from 2011 to 2022

The incidence rate of infective endocarditis - a rare but often fatal inflammation of the heart valves - among patients with cocaine use disorder or opioid use disorder increased from 2011 to 2022, with the steepest increase occurring from 2021 to 2022, a new study reports.

13 Dec 2022

NIH's All of Us Research Program begins returning personalized health-related DNA results to participants

The National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants, with reports detailing whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their body might process certain medications.

13 Dec 2022

People with Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome may benefit from participating in Alzheimer’s clinical trials

Amyloid plaques — protein clumps that are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease—occur at roughly the same level in the brains of people with Down syndrome who have Alzheimer's as they do in people with forms of hereditary, early-onset Alzheimer's, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

12 Dec 2022

KHN investigation: The system feds rely on to stop repeat health fraud is broken

The federal system meant to stop health care business owners and executives from repeatedly bilking government health programs fails to do so, a KHN investigation has found.

12 Dec 2022

More states to consider extending postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond two months

New Clinical Practice Guideline offers recommendations to manage hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

People with diabetes are benefiting from advances in medications and technologies to lower their risk of hypoglycemia, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

7 Dec 2022

Paxlovid has been free so far. Next year, sticker shock awaits.

Nearly 6 million Americans have taken Paxlovid for free, courtesy of the federal government. The Pfizer pill has helped prevent many people infected with covid-19 from being hospitalized or dying, and it may even reduce the risk of developing long covid.

7 Dec 2022

NIHTB-CB tests found to be sensitive in detecting cognitive change in people with intellectual disability

A major challenge in testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is finding accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works.

5 Dec 2022

Health and Human Services News and Research

COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

NCI-led clinical trial results in the first approval of a treatment for advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma

NIH scientists use patient stem cells and 3D bioprinting to produce eye tissue

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

NIH establishes research network to test harm reduction strategies in community settings

Why Medicaid expansion ballots may hit a dead end after a fleeting victory in South Dakota

Randomized trials demonstrate the safety of Ebola vaccine regimens in adults and children

Individuals with alcohol use disorder less likely to receive treatment for hepatitis C, study shows

States challenge Biden to lower drug prices by allowing imports from Canada

Study shows benefits of decreasing opioid refills for hip and knee arthroplasty patients

Study finds spike in endocarditis among patients with cocaine or opioid use disorder from 2011 to 2022

NIH's All of Us Research Program begins returning personalized health-related DNA results to participants

People with Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome may benefit from participating in Alzheimer’s clinical trials

KHN investigation: The system feds rely on to stop repeat health fraud is broken

More states to consider extending postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond two months

New Clinical Practice Guideline offers recommendations to manage hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

Paxlovid has been free so far. Next year, sticker shock awaits.

NIHTB-CB tests found to be sensitive in detecting cognitive change in people with intellectual disability

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