A new form of personalized cancer immunotherapy, known as tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, dramatically improved the treatment’s effectiveness in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancers. The clinical trial, led by NIH researchers, offers hope that this therapy could be used to treat a variety of solid tumors. https://bit.ly/3E1tACl
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Congratulations to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as he begins his tenure today as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health! A renowned doctor, researcher, and health economist, Dr. Bhattacharya held a tenured professorship at Stanford University School of Medicine. His research has focused on population aging and chronic disease, particularly on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Learn more about Dr. Bhattacharya: https://go.nih.gov/PjXccH1
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A new NIH-funded study uncovered higher rates of heart disease and worse heart health affecting adults living in rural communities compared to urban areas and the factors that likely drive these differences. They found adults living in rural areas were more likely than those living in large cities to have heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes. Financial hardships, such as poverty, were found to be a lead contributor to higher rates of heart disease and its risk factors. Read more: https://bit.ly/42pRvVo
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Bones can become less dense as we age. That can lead to weak and brittle bones. Learn about medical tests that measure bone mineral density, and find out what the resulting numbers may reveal about your bone strength and fracture risks. https://bit.ly/4iyE8rN
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In a study funded by The National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers tested new suicide risk prediction models and found they were 18% more accurate than current prediction methods. The models, which analyzed data in electronic health records from the Indian Health Service (IHS), may be an important way to reduce suicide risk in health care settings that serve American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/10hAMqO
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NIH researchers found that people who engaged in daily physical activity, event at low intensities, had a lower risk of cancer than those who were more sedentary. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Y1mUL6
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Kidney stones are common and affect about 11% of men and 6% of women at least once in their lives. They can cause a sharp pain in your back, lower abdomen, or groin. They arise when high levels of certain minerals are in your urine. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat kidney stones. https://bit.ly/4kZeCO0
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In a mouse brain, researchers have revealed the structural underpinnings of memory formation across a broad network of neurons. The NIH-supported research reveals the fundamentally flexible nature of how memories are made, detailing learning-related changes at the cellular and subcellular level with unprecedented resolution. Understanding this cellular flexibility may help explain why memory and learning processes sometimes go awry. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iGwk6T
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Strength, balance, and walking skills may weaken with age. An NIH-supported study suggests that that how long a person can stand on one leg may be an easy way to assess health in aging populations. https://bit.ly/4iQt5dh