November 08, 2011: Vaccine to Treat Breast, Ovarian Cancers Shows Promise
Patients with less advanced disease might benefit even more, small study suggests

August 18, 2011: Black Scientists Less Likely to Receive NIH Research Grants
Federal officials call study findings unacceptable; pledge immediate action

June 22, 2011: Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report
Scientists say common chemicals should be tested for their possible harm to milk gland development

June 16, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Less Obese Patients: Study
They experienced greater weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes

March 15, 2011: Almost 15 Million Americans Now Caring for Loved One With Alzheimer's
Patient numbers are expected to double by mid-century, report finds

March 08, 2011: Lab-Grown Urethra Used to Replace Damaged Tube
Tissue engineering creates longer-lasting replacement for urinary tract injury, study finds

February 28, 2011: Medical Surrogates May Pay Emotional Price for Crisis Decisions
Stress, guilt, doubt greatest for those whose loved ones didn't convey end-of-life requests, study says

December 29, 2010: U.S. Researchers Find New Way to Gauge Rare Genetic Condition
Discovery may lead to better treatment options for chronic granulomatous disease

December 07, 2010: Co-Opting Technology for the Sake of Weight Loss
U.S. agencies to test new ways to help young adults shed pounds

December 03, 2010: Depression Screening Urged for Young Women With Menopause-Like Symptoms
Study reveals a doubling of risk with primary ovarian insufficiency

September 03, 2010: Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found

January 15, 2010: Money for Biomedical Research Cut in Recent Years
New review provides data on sources of public and private funds

August 31, 2009: Genetic Clues May Lead to New Skin Cancer Therapies
Mutant genes linked to melanoma could be targets for treatment, researchers say

August 07, 2009: U.S. Stem Cell Research Seems to Focus on Two Lines
Experts urge federal government to preserve study options

July 10, 2009: Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
Government study finds gains and losses

July 07, 2009: Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research
Older stem cell lines eligible for U.S. research dollars, NIH says

March 30, 2009: New Surgery for Heart Failure Proves Ineffective
Isolating damaged heart tissue does not produce better outcomes, study finds

March 23, 2009: Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span
Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients

March 23, 2009: Dogs Help in Hunt for New Cancer Drugs
Research with canines may one day lead to new therapies to benefit humans

February 19, 2009: More Fast-Food Joints in Neighborhoods Mean More Strokes
Analysis is interesting, but doesn't prove cause and effect, researcher says

July 21, 2008: Stretch That Grocery List in Lean Times
Tips to serve your family healthy meals for less

May 27, 2008: Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk
But study finds evidence of slight link between higher concentrations, aggressive disease

May 19, 2008: U.S. Turns Spotlight on Medicine's Most Puzzling Cases
Undiagnosed Diseases Program seeks to advance knowledge of mysterious conditions

May 12, 2008: Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development
Nutrient restriction triggers pathway involved with life span, study finds