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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.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Nihon Hidankyo is asking Japan's biggest banks to stop funding nuclear weapons manufacturers. Two major financial institutions have already adopted similar policies on their own.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma just received $1.7 million to study a protein that may finally explain why lupus develops and how to treat it without crushing the entire immune system. The research could lead to the first major lupus treatment breakthrough in 60 years.
Champion archer Kachollom Enyenihi just became Nigeria's first Women's Development Director for archery, breaking new ground in a sport long dominated by men. Her mission: build a clear path from school gyms to world championships for girls across the country.
A University of Central Florida scientist just received nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to develop a treatment for diabetic neuropathy that doesn't rely on addictive painkillers. His fresh approach targets the root cause instead of just masking symptoms.
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.
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.
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.
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.