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### April 16, 2024 Edition

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#### Gut bacteria may reduce cholesterol and lower heart disease risk

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#### Rejuvenating the immune system by depleting certain stem cells

Researchers found that depleting certain stem cells improved the immune systems of aged mice.

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                      -  20210309-covid.jpg  2021 Research Highlights — Human Health Advances  December 22, 2021 —               With NIH support, scientists across the United States and around the world conduct wide-ranging research to discover ways to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Groundbreaking NIH-funded research often receives top...  20211109-retinal.jpg
2021 Research Highlights — Promising Medical Findings
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2021 Research Highlights — Basic Research Insights
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Daytime meals may reduce health risks of night shift work 
December 14, 2021 —               A small study found that eating only during the daytime prevented the high blood sugar linked to night shift work. 
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Antiviral drug shows promise against COVID-19 and RSV
December 14, 2021 —               A drug called 4’-fluorouridine effectively treated both COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in animals. 
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Viagra associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease
December 14, 2021 —               Findings of a new study support further investigation of sildenafil as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. 
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Why you feel full after eating
December 7, 2021 —               Researchers identified brain cells that help suppress hunger and regulate food intake. The findings may help lead to better treatments for excessive eating and obesity. 
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Measuring protection after COVID-19 vaccination
December 7, 2021 —               In people who received two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, levels of antibodies found in the blood correlated with protection against illness. 
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Cancer cells drain energy from immune cells
December 7, 2021 —               Researchers found that cancer cells use straw-like nanotubes to siphon mitochondria from immune cells, essentially draining their energy. 
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