NIH Podcasts

Coming up in this episode researching medications for kids; fighting childhood obesity; getting health information on a mobile device and the impact of globalization on health, plus a news update.

Coming up in this episode new research showing a strong lung-heart link; the question of less therapy for a breast lesion; reducing risky behaviors in middle-schoolers; and making a deposit, to a blood bank.

Coming up in this episode a breakthrough treatment for sickle cell disease in adults; how a pregnancy condition can lead to thyroid risk; tips for older Americans to stay safe in cold weather; and two NIH directors share their unique perspectives on health concerns in Haiti.

Coming up in this episode: news from a conference on trauma spectrum disorders; two reports on breast cancer risk, a study about CPR, and a report about women in science careers, plus a news update.

Coming up in this episode how certain cells keep cancer drugs from working; which cancer rates are up and who do they affect; and a familiar voice for NIH Research Radio. But first, a new feature for this podcast: a news update.

Coming up in this episode: can you imagine a doctor's visit, without actually going to the doctor's office? Also, a new source for heart-healthy recipes just in time for the holidays, plus details on averting holiday weight gain. But first news about Alzheimer's Disease risk: scientists have discovered two new gene variations.

Coming up in this episode, how one of the nation's largest American Indian tribes, is working to curb the rapid rise of smoking rates in its community. Also, an in-depth discussion with two physician researchers about rare, genetic immune deficiency diseases plus where they're being treated. But first, news about genetic discoveries and Parkinson's Disease.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.