Acetaminophen shows promise in warding off acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in patients with sepsis May 20, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2024/acetaminophen-shows-promise-warding-acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome-organ-injury?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nhlbi-update-june Findings from NIH-supported clinical trial suggests the drug has the greatest benefit in the sickest patients A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.

Meet the Director: Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/meet-the-director-rena-dsouza-d.d.s-m.s-ph.d-national-institute-of-dental-and-craniofacial-research?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., wants everyone to better understand the close link between oral health and the rest of the body. Her passion for research led her to become Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in 2021. Dr. D’Souza aims to advance NIDCR’s research mission and help close nationwide gaps in oral health care. She talked to NIH MedlinePlus Magazine about

Report to Congress on Activities Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities FY 2019 - FY 2023

https://iacc.hhs.gov/publications/report-to-congress/2023/ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the FY 2019-2023 Report to Congress on Activities Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities Under the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act (Autism CARES Act) of 2019. The report is required by the Autism CARES Act of 2019 and was prepared by the HHS National Autism Coordinator and the Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on behalf of the Office of the HHS Secretary, with contributions from multiple federal departments and agencies. The report describes the autism-related activities of over 25 federal departments, agencies, divisions, and offices between fiscal years 2019 to 2023. This includes descriptions of federal programs on biomedical and services research, education, health, employment, housing, disability benefits, justice, and disability services. The report provides updates on progress made in implementing the provisions of the Autism CARES Act of 2019, including progress made by federal departments and agencies in implementing the recommendations of the IACC Strategic Plan, as well as information on topics requested by Congress, including the prevalence of autism, progress on diagnosis and interventions, and home and community-based services (HCBS). In addition, the report includes updates on the interagency coordination of autism efforts by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and the HHS National Autism Coordinator.

Grieving the loss of your favorite TV show? You’re not alone, study suggests: 'Perfectly understandable' Viewers develop a ‘parasocial relationship’ with favorite characters, researchers say By Shiv Sudhakar Fox News Published June 20, 2024 6:58am EDT

Grieving the loss of your favorite TV show? You’re not alone, study suggests: 'Perfectly understandable' Viewers develop a ‘parasocial relationship’ with favorite characters, researchers say By Shiv Sudhakar Fox News Published June 20, 2024 6:58am EDT https://www.foxnews.com/health/grieving-loss-favorite-tv-show-not-alone-study-suggests-perfectly-understandable

Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action' Doctor calls obesity a ‘gateway disease,’ says interventions are ‘vital’ Melissa Rudy By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published June 20, 2024 3:13pm EDT

Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action' Doctor calls obesity a ‘gateway disease,’ says interventions are ‘vital’ Melissa Rudy By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published June 20, 2024 3:13pm EDT https://www.foxnews.com/health/kids-obesity-need-behavioral-counseling-task-force-recommends-call-action

FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’ Ipsen’s drug, Iqirvo, may help prevent liver scarring and failure, experts said By Amy McGorry Fox News Published June 21, 2024 7:00am EDT

FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’ Ipsen’s drug, Iqirvo, may help prevent liver scarring and failure, experts said By Amy McGorry Fox News Published June 21, 2024 7:00am EDT https://www.foxnews.com/health/fda-approves-drug-treat-autoimmune-liver-disease-giant-step-forward

The Connection Between Vitamin D and Mental Health

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