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… retinal vein blockages. Participants received an injection with an anti-VEGF drug once a month for at least six months. After one year, participants continued treatments at their doctor’s … Some switched their patients to the other anti-VEGF drug. After five years, many showed improvement in the sharpness of their vision compared with the start of the study. Both drugs had …

… serious infections in hospitals and other health care settings. Scientists have been looking for new ways to kill drug-resistant bacteria. One idea has been to use bacteriophages, also … kill the bacteria he was infected with. The man then received treatment with these phages for over a year. His infection eventually disappeared, and he was able to have a lung transplant. … they treated 19 other patients with the phages. In total, eleven of the patients’ infections improved or went away. Four patients saw no benefit. The results from the other five weren’t …

… Abaci of Columbia University, who led the study. “They would dramatically minimize the need for stitches, reduce the length of surgeries, and improve the look of repaired skin.” …

… —is supported by NIH research. It’s a flexible and balanced eating plan designed to improve the health of your heart, especially if you have high blood pressure (hypertension). …

… A study found that the drug teplizumab helped people at risk for type 1 diabetes. The drug delayed the average time to the start of the disease. Some who were … sugar. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells, where it’s used for energy. If not well managed, type 1 diabetes can cause serious health complications. It’s … during the study. In contrast, 22% of the placebo group did not develop it. Insulin production improved in people given the drug. The results suggest that a single course of the drug may have …

… cause of death in the United States. There’s a simple breathing test, called spirometry, for COPD. It’s fast and painless. You take a deep breath and blow as hard as you can into a tube … is. Health care providers who specialize in lung rehab can work with you to help you breathe better and stay more active. Learn more about COPD, and watch a video that shows how the airways …

… of anemia are mild and short term. But the condition can become serious if left untreated for a long time. The good news is that anemia often can be prevented and easily corrected by … seen startling changes when women were put on iron supplements. Some say they’ve never felt better.” Many people living with anemia may not realize they have it. They might have mild …

… of simple, everyday things. The jaw joint is one of the most complex joints in the human body. For most people, it moves effortlessly up and down, side to side, and in and out, transitioning … in muscles and bones, arthritis, pain, and the nervous system may be able to help. But better treatments are needed. NIH-funded researchers have been studying the role that [qtip: …

… might also reduce other side effects. A new NIH-funded study provides some answers—at least for children under age 2. The study enrolled 520 children, ages 6 to 23 months, who had … The scientists found that 77 of the 229 children (34%) in the 5-day treat­ment group did not improve or had worsening symptoms and signs of in­fection, compared to 39 of 238 (16%) who … groups also had similar levels of side effects. “The results of this study clearly show that for treating ear infections in children between 6 and 23 months of age, a 5-day course of …

… living in a neighborhood without grocery stores and healthy food options may raise the risk for obesity. A new study looked at how limited food options at a young age affects future health. … 10, and 15. BMI (or body mass index) is a ratio of weight to height. BMI z scores are adjusted for age, gender, and expected growth and weight patterns. In urban areas, neighborhoods were … Dr. Izzuddin Aris. “Our findings support the need for further research on strategies to improve access to healthy food in early life.” …