News releases from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) olib@od.nih.gov (Office of the Director, Online Information Branch-OLIB) en-us http://www.nih.gov/news/ 60 http://www.nih.gov/images/rss/nihmark-80x50.png http://www.nih.gov/news/ 80 50 We congratulate the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), Bharat Biotech International, Ltd., and the scientists, government and people of India on the important results from the ROTAVAC rotavirus vaccine study. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:21 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/niaid-14.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/niaid-14.htm Pregnant mothers' exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophrenia, which some studies have also linked to prenatal exposure to influenza. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:21 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nimh-13.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nimh-13.htm For Asthma Awareness Month 2013, the National Institutes of Health stands with the international community to renew our dedication to improving the quality of life for the estimated 300 million people living with asthma worldwide. To most effectively manage asthma, we need to address the disproportionate impact of the disease on minorities and families at or below the poverty line. NIH is committed to reducing asthma disparities and improving asthma control for all who live with the disease. Wed, 08 May 2013 17:11 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nhlbi-08.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nhlbi-08.htm Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered firm evidence for what many mothers have long suspected: women's brains appear to be hard-wired to respond to the cries of a hungry infant. Mon, 06 May 2013 10:31 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nichd-06.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nichd-06.htm The National Institutes of Health today announced the appointment of 10 individuals to the NIH Council of Councils. The council was established to advise the NIH Director on policies and activities of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), including making recommendations on research that represents important areas of emerging scientific opportunities, rising public health challenges, or knowledge gaps that deserve special emphasis or would otherwise benefit from strategic planning and coordination. Mon, 06 May 2013 10:01 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/od-06.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/od-06.htm People with a family history of type 1 diabetes can now conveniently participate in free screening to help find ways to delay or prevent the disease, even if they live far from a study site. This alternative to site-based initial screening comes as modern technology enables more secure online registration for medical research. Mon, 06 May 2013 09:31 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/niddk-06.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/niddk-06.htm Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older Americans, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The plant-derived antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin also had no overall effect on AMD when added to the combination; however, they were safer than the related antioxidant beta-carotene, according to the study published online today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Mon, 06 May 2013 09:01 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nei-05.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nei-05.htm >National Institutes of Health researchers used the popular anti-wrinkle agent Botox to discover a new and important role for a group of molecules that nerve cells use to quickly send messages. This novel role for the molecules, called SNARES, may be a missing piece that scientists have been searching for to fully understand how brain cells communicate under normal and disease conditions. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:01 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/ninds-02.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/ninds-02.htm Distinct patterns of brain activity are linked to greater rates of relapse among alcohol dependent patients in early recovery, a study has found. The research, supported by the National Institutes of Health, may give clues about which people in recovery from alcoholism are most likely to return to drinking. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:01 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/niaaa-01.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/niaaa-01.htm A comprehensive genomic analysis of nearly 400 endometrial tumors suggests that certain molecular characteristics -- such as the frequency of mutations -- could complement current pathology methods and help distinguish between principal types of endometrial tumors, as well as provide insights into potential treatment strategies. In addition, the study, led by investigators in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network, revealed four novel tumor subtypes, while also identifying genomic similarities between endometrial and other types of cancers, including breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:01 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nci-01.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nci-01.htm In May, Healthy Vision Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) calls on Americans to make their vision a priority by taking the necessary steps to protect vision, prevent vision loss, and make the most of the vision they may have remaining. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:44 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nei-01.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nei-01.htm Four research centers will develop high-impact culturally tailored interventions aimed at lowering stroke risk among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Together the centers are expected to receive $40 million in funding over five years, contingent on the availability of funds from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:14 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/ninds-01.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2013/ninds-01.htm Cells ingest proteins and engulf bacteria by a gymnastic, shape-shifting process called endocytosis. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health revealed how a key protein, dynamin, drives the action. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:14 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/apr2013/nichd-30.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/apr2013/nichd-30.htm