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Side-by-side images show untreated, shorter rod photoreceptors next to longer rods treated with reserpine.

Date: 2025/04/15 - 16:00

Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases

NIH studies in animals show reserpine protects retinal-neurons necessary for vision, especially in females.

Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:00

NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals

Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.

A chess set on a cafe table and two sets of chairs

Date: 2025/03/20 - 21:31

Anti-amyloid drug may help reduce the risk of early-onset Alzheimer's by 50%

An early Alzheimer's treatment that removes amyloid plaques from the brain many years before symptoms arise may help delay the onset of dementia, a clinical trial suggests.

From left to right, Professor David Komander, Dr. Nicholas Kirk, Dr. Sylvie Callegari, and Dr. Alisa Glukhova

Date: 2025/03/20 - 11:31

Scientists unveil how key protein malfunctions and leads to Parkinson's

Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key protein linked to Parkinson's mutates, leads to cell death in the brain by disrupting mitochondria and causes disease.

Date: 2025/03/11 - 22:32

CDC Will Study Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Despite Scientific Consensus

Health and Human Services (HHS) officials led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently confirmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will investigate whether vaccines cause autism. The announcement reignited a longstanding debate over a theory lacking substantial scientific evidence.

Date: 2025/03/01 - 21:32

'Grey's Anatomy' Star Kate Walsh Shares Healthy Habits for Cancer Prevention

Kate Walsh, formerly of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," shares how cancer impacted her life. The "Emily and Paris" actress was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 48, and both her parents died of cancer. Walsh is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection.

Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00

Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low

The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 21:31

What one man's 'escape' from Alzheimer's might tell us about the disease

A 75-year-old man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s has yet to show signs of the disease. Could this offer insights on new preventive and therapeutic avenues?

Date: 2025/02/11 - 02:00

Influenza A viruses adapt shape in response to environmental pressures

NIH study identifies previously unknown adaptation.

Photo of a wild bird. To the right is a colorized transmission electron micrograph of H5N1 virus particles (purple).

Date: 2025/01/01 - 02:00

NIH officials assess threat of H5N1

Balancing enhanced vigilance and “business as usual.”