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The U.S. government just launched major initiatives to phase out animal testing in drug development, backing new methods that better simulate human biology. The FDA released new guidance while the NIH committed over $150 million to institutions pioneering alternatives.
The National Institutes of Health is asking scientists to weigh in on a proposal that could spread research funding more fairly across universities. The plan would limit how many grants one researcher can hold, opening doors for talented young scientists at smaller schools.
Despite slower grant awards this year, the National Institutes of Health promises every dollar of its budget will fund medical research. The agency's commitment ensures vital health studies continue without returning funds to the treasury.
The National Institutes of Health just unveiled its first strategic plan focused on disability health research, a move that will shape funding priorities through 2030. Disability advocates are celebrating this long-awaited recognition of the unique health needs of 61 million Americans with disabilities.
The Trump administration dropped its fight to slash university research overhead payments, ending a 14-month battle that threatened America's science institutions. Research universities can now continue receiving critical funding for labs, staff, and facilities.
For two years, parents suctioned their son's airway every five minutes to keep him alive. Then an experimental treatment changed everything.
Congress just approved a landmark healthcare deal that boosts funding for medical research and reforms drug pricing practices. The bipartisan agreement promises to strengthen America's scientific institutions and make prescription medications more affordable.
After 21 years of groundbreaking nutrition research at the NIH, Dr. Kevin Hall retired early but didn't stop fighting to help people understand food and health. He's now designing obesity treatments at a pharmaceutical company and sharing his discoveries in a new book.
Fifty years ago, scientists gathered at a historic conference that changed how medical research decisions are made. The Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA established a groundbreaking model where researchers, ethicists, and the public worked together to guide scientific progress safely.
Congressional leaders from both parties rejected President Trump's proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health, instead boosting the research budget by $415 million for 2026. The bipartisan move protects funding for crucial medical research even as scientists face fewer grant awards overall.
A national network of clinics has cracked over 1,000 baffling medical cases, giving desperate families answers after years of searching. The program turns diagnostic dead ends into scientific breakthroughs that help millions.
The National Institutes of Health just launched its first-ever nationwide plan to accelerate research into autoimmune diseases affecting 50 million Americans. Scientists are finally investigating why women make up 70% of patients and working toward better treatments.
Researchers have developed a powerful new opioid that provides strong pain relief without causing the dangerous side effects that lead to addiction. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat pain while saving countless lives from the overdose crisis.
Three major Parkinson's organizations are asking Congress to boost NIH research funding to $600 million annually, representing hope for 1.2 million Americans living with the disease. The request comes as breakthrough treatments move closer to reality after decades of federal investment.
After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.
NIH researchers discovered why popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic eventually stop working as well, and they found a possible solution. The breakthrough could help millions push past frustrating weight loss plateaus.
Researchers at University of Rochester Medicine received NIH funding to develop a breakthrough treatment that could stop macular degeneration before it steals vision from millions of older adults. The new therapy targets a protein that drives the disease at its earliest stages.
Researchers discovered proteins in ear cells have a hidden second job that, when disrupted, causes permanent hearing loss. This breakthrough could lead to antibiotics that don't damage hearing and new treatments for genetic deafness.
NIH researchers have discovered why popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic eventually stop working as well, and they've found a potential way to extend their effectiveness. The breakthrough could help millions push past frustrating plateaus.
For two years, parents suctioned their son's airway every five minutes to keep him alive. A new treatment changed everything in just weeks.
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