60 http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/nihpodcast.htm The latest research news from the National Institutes of Health en-us 2009 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT tnichols@mail.nih.gov (Tim Nicholson) Health and Science http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.nih.gov/images/nih50.gif http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/nihpodcast.htm 50 50 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Podcast The latest research news from the National Institutes of Health nihnmb@mail.nih.gov National Institutes of Health (NIH) no NIH, national, institutes, health, medical, research, scientific, science, news, government, medicine, disease, radio http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/11132009podcast_0097.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0097 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, November 13, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode a talking glossary explains genetic terms, and details and discussion regarding flu shots, including the H1N1 vaccine. But first news about new treatments for vision loss.</p> <p>Episode #0097 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0097.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0097@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/11132009podcast_0097.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - November 13, 2009 Coming up in this episode a talking glossary explains genetic terms, and details and discussion regarding flu shots, including the H1N1 vaccine. But first news about new treatments for vision loss. 00:15:15 no eye, vision, retina, retinal vein occlusion, branch retinal vein, central retinal vein, laser, steroid, genome, genetic, glossary, genetic terms, talking glossary, genomics, genetics, allele, H1N1, flu, influenza, vaccine, flu vaccine, pregnant women, pregnancy, 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/10302009podcast_0096.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0096 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, October 30, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode an interview with the new NIH Director. Also, an historic perspective from nearly 70 years ago. But first a cocaine vaccine shows promise for treating addiction.</p> <p>Episode #0096 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0096.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0096@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/10302009podcast_0096.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - October 30, 2009 Coming up in this episode an interview with the new NIH Director. Also, an historic perspective from nearly 70 years ago. But first a cocaine vaccine shows promise for treating addiction. 00:18:50 no cocaine, vaccine, anti-cocaine vaccine, addiction, addiction treatment, clinical trial, NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins, National Medal of Science, National Institutes of Health, President Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, NIH dedication, anniversary http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/10162009podcast_0095.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0095 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, October 16, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode the importance of family history information from a health perspective. Also, important statistics on the prevalence of diabetes, plus ways to control it. But first racial disparities in breast cancer.</p> <p>Episode #0095 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0095.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0095@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/10162009podcast_0095.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - October 16, 2009 Coming up in this episode the importance of family history information from a health perspective. Also, important statistics on the prevalence of diabetes, plus ways to control it. But first racial disparities in breast cancer. 00:17:51 no cancer, breast cancer, race, racial disparities, mortality rate, incidence rate, family history, health history, diabetes, rate, incidence, pre-diabetes, prevent diabetes, control diabetes http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/10022009podcast_0094.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0094 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, October 2, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode: a very special report on President Barak Obama's visit to the National Institutes of Health. To get some perspective first, we'll have reports on how medical research is shared over agencies, and among countries. But first we have early results on how the 2009 H1N1 vaccine is effective in children.</p> <p>Episode #0094 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0094.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0094@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/10022009podcast_0094.mp3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - October 2, 2009 Coming up in this episode: a very special report on President Barak Obama's visit to the National Institutes of Health. To get some perspective first, we'll have reports on how medical research is shared over agencies, and among countries. But first we have early results on how the 2009 H1N1 vaccine is effective in children. 00:18:48 no H1N1, flu, influenza, vaccine, children, substance abuse research, military, veterans, cancer, cancer research, Chile, Hispanic, President Obama, recovery, discovery, Recovery Act, ARRA, Roosevelt, medical research, funding, grants http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/09182009podcast_0093.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0093 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, September 18, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode we're focusing on cancer. We'll have reports on cancer prevention in Africa, and signing up for breast cancer research in the US, plus we'll have an interview about a research initiative using modern genomic technologies to fight childhood cancers. But first, a recent study sheds light on low bone density in young women.</p> <p>Episode #0093 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0093.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0093@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/09182009podcast_0093.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - September 18, 2009 Coming up in this episode we're focusing on cancer. We'll have reports on cancer prevention in Africa, and signing up for breast cancer research in the US, plus we'll have an interview about a research initiative using modern genomic technologies to fight childhood cancers. But first, a recent study sheds light on low bone density in young women. 00:21:35 no primary ovarian insufficiency, menstrual cycle, bone density, osteoporosis, young women, adolescent women, African-American women, Asian women, health disparity, vitamin D, calcium, cancer, Africa, cancer prevention course, breast cancer, clinical trials, Therapeutically Applicable Research to Generate Effective Treatments, TARGET, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALL, neuroblastoma, pediatric cancer http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/09042009podcast_0092.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0092 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, September 4, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode we'll be talking a lot about diabetes - a disease that affects nearly 24 million Americans. First, we'll hear how a couple of risk factors for the disease may be linked to some gene variants. Then, an update on the importance of controlling type 1 diabetes. And we'll wrap with an interview about family risk for the disease. But first a story about reducing depression in stroke survivors.</p> <p>Episode #0092 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0092.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0092@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/09042009podcast_0092.mp3 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - September 4, 2009 Coming up in this episode we'll be talking a lot about diabetes - a disease that affects nearly 24 million Americans. First, we'll hear how a couple of risk factors for the disease may be linked to some gene variants. Then, an update on the importance of controlling type 1 diabetes. And we'll wrap with an interview about family risk for the disease. But first a story about reducing depression in stroke survivors. 00:20:09 no stroke, behavioral intervention, counseling, depression, Living Well with Stroke, blood pressure, hypertension, African-American, genetic variants, diabetes, type 1 diabetes, glucose control, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, diabetes risk http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/08212009podcast_0091.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0091 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, August 21, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode, a couple reports on genes: one shows the success of mapping breast cancer genes, the other how a so-called "depression risk gene" may not really add to depression risk. Also, we’ll have an interview about why doctors wear white lab coats, and how that might be changing. But first, important information about testing well water.</p> <p>Episode #0091 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0091.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0091@http://ocplmedia.od.nih.gov/nihradio/08212009podcast_0091.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - August 21, 2009 Coming up in this episode, a couple reports on genes: one shows the success of mapping breast cancer genes, the other how a so-called "depression risk gene" may not really add to depression risk. Also, we’ll have an interview about why doctors wear white lab coats, and how that might be changing. But first, important information about testing well water. 00:18:18 no well water, water contamination, children, cancer genetics, prevention, breast cancer, depression, depression risk gene, white lab coat, lab coats, scrubs, history http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/08072009podcast_0090.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0090 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, August 7, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode, a couple stories from the National Institute on Drug Abuse: one on preventing risky behavior in teens, the other on how smokers see anti-smoking campaigns. Also, we'll hear how middle-aged mice surprised researchers with their ability to regenerate tissue. But first, news on how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may share the same genetic roots.</p> <p>Episode #0090 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0090.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0090@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/08072009podcast_0090.mp3 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - August 07, 2009 Coming up in this episode, a couple stories from the National Institute on Drug Abuse: one on preventing risky behavior in teens, the other on how smokers see anti-smoking campaigns. Also, we'll hear how middle-aged mice surprised researchers with their ability to regenerate tissue. But first, news on how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may share the same genetic roots. 00:19:10 no schizophrenia, bipolar, bipolar disorder, gene, genetic risk, teens, risky behavior, family-base prevention program, smoking, PSAs, brain activity, smokers, tissue regeneration, scars http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/07242009podcast_0089.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0089 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, July 24, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode a report on new efforts to combat rare and neglected diseases; also details on dealing with diabetes. But first, a gene has been linked to testicular cancer.</p> <p>Episode #0089 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0089.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0089@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/07242009podcast_0089.mp3 Fri, 24 July 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - July 24, 2009 Coming up in this episode a report on new efforts to combat rare and neglected diseases; also details on dealing with diabetes. But first, a gene has been linked to testicular cancer. 00:17:44 no testicular cancer, germ cell cancer, familial testicular cancer, gene, genetic risk, diseases, neglected diseases, drug development, drugs, therapies, TRND, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/07102009podcast_0088.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0088 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, July 10, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode: some stories about discovery: in one report we learn about the unexpected diversity of microbes found on the skin; also we’ll here more about how scientists have discovered a new genetic immune disorder in children. But first: how people with type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk.</p> <p>Episode #0088 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0088.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0088@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/07102009podcast_0088.mp3 Fri, 10 July 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - July 10, 2009 Coming up in this episode: some stories about discovery: in one report we learn about the unexpected diversity of microbes found on the skin; also we’ll here more about how scientists have discovered a new genetic immune disorder in children. But first: how people with type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk. 00:20:31 no diabetes, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, skin, bacteria, bacterial diversity, microbes, Human Microbiome Project, immune system, autoinflamatory disease, autoimmune disease, genetic disorder, DIRA http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/06262009podcast_0087.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0087 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, June 26 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode, a couple reports related to childhood obesity: one shows a link between obesity and allergies; another is on a program to help fight childhood obesity. Also, we'll hear about sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disorder with an unknown cause, and no cure. But first: how scientists have discovered a new genetic immune disorder in children.</p> <p>Episode #0087 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0087.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0087@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/06262009podcast_0087.mp3 Fri, 26 June 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - June 26, 2009 Coming up in this episode, a couple reports related to childhood obesity: one shows a link between obesity and allergies; another is on a program to help fight childhood obesity. Also, we’ll hear about sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disorder with an unknown cause, and no cure. But first: how scientists have discovered a new genetic immune disorder in children. 00:16:57 no immune system, autoinflamatory disease, autoimmune disease, genetic disorder, obesity, allergy, children, food allergies, overweight, physical activity, sarcoidosis, granuloma, inflammation, inflammatory disease, lung, skin http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/06122009podcast_0086.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0086 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, June 12, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode: two features on the risks of drinking: they both include resources to help offset those risky patterns. Also, a detailed report about how a drug used to treat children with autism spectrum disorders doesn't really work. But first, how researchers have uncovered new clues to understand blood pressure.</p> <p>Episode #0086 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0086.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0086@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/06122009podcast_0086.mp3 Fri, 12 June 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - June 12, 2009 Coming up in this episode: two features on the risks of drinking: they both include resources to help offset those risky patterns. Also, a detailed report about how a drug used to treat children with autism spectrum disorders doesn't really work. But first, how researchers have uncovered new clues to understand blood pressure. 00:18:57 no hypertension, blood pressure, high blood pressure, alcohol, adults, older, alcoholism, drinking, autism, autism spectrum disorders, ASD, citalopram, repetitive behaviors, children http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/05292009podcast_0085.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0085 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, May 29, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode, some reports on skin cancer: one on how the identification of a new gene may lead to personalized treatments; another on how a specific protein plays a role in tumor growth. We'll also have a story about the importance of clinical research in general. But first, new results on a combination of drugs for kidney dialysis patients.</p> <p>Episode #0085 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0085.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0085@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/05292009podcast_0085.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - May 29, 2009 Coming up in this episode, some reports on skin cancer: one on how the identification of a new gene may lead to personalized treatments; another on how a specific protein plays a role in tumor growth. We'll also have a story about the importance of clinical research in general. But first, new results on a combination of drugs for kidney dialysis patients. 00:17:48 no dialysis, hemodialysis, arteriovenous, graft, anti-clotting, aspirin, dipyridamole, skin cancer, melanoma, tumor suppressor gene, enzymes, MMP, SOX9, skin, pigment, tumor growth, clinical research, medical research, medical discovery, medicine, health, clinical trials http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/05152009podcast_0084.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0084 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, May 15, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode, reports for both women and men. We'll hear how it's important for women to live a healthy lifestyle, and how men don't necessarily need active prostate cancer screening. We'll also have an in-depth interview about the risks of pre-diabetes. But first, how low levels of vitamin B-12 in women may increase the risk for birth defects.</p> <p>Episode #0084 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0084.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0084@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/05152009podcast_0084.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - May 15, 2009 Coming up in this episode, reports for both women and men. We'll hear how it's important for women to live a healthy lifestyle, and how men don't necessarily need active prostate cancer screening. We'll also have an in-depth interview about the risks of pre-diabetes. But first, how low levels of vitamin B-12 in women may increase the risk for birth defects. 00:20:20 no vitamin B-12, neural tube defect, birth defects, women, obese, stress, prostate cancer, cancer screening, pre-diabetes, type two diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes prevention http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/05012009podcast_0083.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0083 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, May 01, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode, May is Healthy Vision Month, so we'll double cover this topic. Also, how prenatal exposure to smoking combined with genes, increases teens' risk for disruptive behavior problems. But first, some in-depth insight on influenza and flu pandemics.</p> <p>Episode #0083 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0083.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0083@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/05012009podcast_0083.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - May 01, 2009 Coming up in this episode, May is Healthy Vision Month, so we'll double cover this topic. Also, how prenatal exposure to smoking combined with genes, increases teens' risk for disruptive behavior problems. But first, some in-depth insight on influenza and flu pandemics. 00:19:00 no vision, eye, health, smoking, gene, teen, disruptive behavior, flu, influenza, seasonal, pandemic http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/04172009podcast_0082.mp3 <div class="storycontent"> <p></p>#0082 Report from NIH Research Radio - Topics for Friday, April 17, 2009</p> <p>Coming up in this episode the breakdown of bones, and the history of teeth. Also, we'll have part three of our series on proteins. But first new insight on the brain activity of bulimics.</p> <p>Episode #0082 <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/2009/e0082.htm">show notes</a></p> <p>Podcast <a href="http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/podcast/nihpodcastarchive.htm">archives</a></p> </div> 0082@http://helix.od.nih.gov/nihradio/04172009podcast_0082.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST NIH Research Radio - April 17, 2009 Coming up in this episode the breakdown of bones, and the history of teeth. Also, we'll have part three of our series on proteins. But first new insight on the brain activity of bulimics. 00:20:52 no bones, bulimia, bulimic, proteins