Elevated use of cannabis, nicotine among U.S. adults continues into 2025
National survey suggests that use of alcohol, cigarettes, and other substances remains low.
Health & Wellness
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Virtual intervention reduces substance use in American Indians and Alaska Natives
Emerging adults who participated in workshops combining evidence-based interventions and traditional practices reported reduced cannabis, alcohol use, and anxiety.
NIH selects Dr. Judy Cho to helm the National Human Genome Research Institute
Dr. Cho joins NIH from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Human cancer models to accelerate research and precision therapies
NIH-funded international research collaboration catalogues 25 tumor types from thousands of patient donors.
A child’s language may predict the arrival of depression and anxiety disorders years before onset
NIH-funded, AI-powered analysis of interviews suggests that a youth’s framing of stressful events is a strong indicator of risk for future disorders.
New blood-based biomarkers predict when ALS symptoms will emerge
A panel of proteins could help match ideal candidates with preventative trials.
NIH selects Dr. Courtney Aklin as director of the National Institute of Nursing Research
Dr. Aklin is expected to begin her permanent role as the NINR director on July 26, 2026.
Brain immunity may undergo a major midlife overhaul
NIH-supported findings identify a new aspect of human brain aging that may contribute to age-related cognitive decline and dementia risk.
New Alzheimer’s blood test may tell when symptoms are around the corner
A novel biomarker beats the leading diagnostic blood test at predicting disease progression.
NIH’s All of Us Research Program is now the largest integrated genomics and health database in the world
Data from more than 747,000 participants is now available to scientists, powering next-generation discoveries in precision medicine.