NIH Radio Archive
May 2009 Audio Reports
For the first time, a combination of aspirin and the anti-platelet drug dipyridamole has been shown to significantly reduce blockages and extend the useful life of new artery-vein access grafts used for hemodialysis, according to a study by the Dialysis Access Consortium (DAC).
"Older Adults and Alcohol: You Can Get Help" is a new, easy-to-read booklet from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Written for older adults and their families, friends, and caregivers, this publication answers questions and provides ways to find help.
An international research team has identified a number of unsuspected genetic variants associated with systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and hypertension (high blood pressure), suggesting potential avenues of investigation for the prevention or treatment of hypertension.
A new study indicates there may be yet another reason to reduce childhood obesity—it may help prevent allergies.
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which a person's blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Findings show that modest weight loss can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The National Institutes of Health's We Can! program has partnered with Subway Restaurants to help promote effective ways for parent and their children to maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity.
A major cause of melanoma is thought to be overexposure to the sun. The ultraviolet radiation in sunlight can damage DNA and lead to cancer-causing genetic changes in skin cells. New genetic analysis of key group of enzymes may pave way for more individualized treatments.
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