An official website of the United States governmentNCCIH blogs about research developments related to complementary health practices. Check in regularly to keep up with the latest findings.
Using Artificial Intelligence To Uncover the Path to Health Restoration
April 7, 2021
Helene M. Langevin, M.D.
In this blog, learn about a new trans-NIH initiative, the NIH Common Fund’s Bridge to Artificial Intelligence (Bridge2AI) program, an endeavor that brings exciting new opportunities for researchers in the complementary and integrative health community.
Engaging Diverse Communities in Research: Join Our Hot Topics Webinar on April 27
March 31, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
Researchers who have studied complementary and integrative health approaches in diverse populations will share their insights on how to build community–academic partnerships and share lessons learned recruiting/retaining participants from diverse communities.
NCCIH To Sponsor Three Sessions at the Integrative Medicine & Health Symposium
March 29, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
NCCIH is sponsoring three sessions at the Integrative Medicine & Health Symposium.
Studying Mindfulness Through Neuroimaging Studies: Current Funding Opportunities
March 25, 2021
Wen Chen, Ph.D.
Research suggests that mindfulness may be helpful for a variety of conditions including depression, stress and related conditions, insomnia, and some painful conditions like chronic low-back pain.
Upcoming Meetings To Focus on Music and Health Research for Brain Disorders of Aging
March 2, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
What do models of music-based interventions look like? What are the best metrics to track outcomes? These are some of the questions NIH hopes to answer in a series of three virtual meetings continuing our interest in music and health research.
Points To Consider in Your Natural Products Research Grant Application
February 22, 2021
D. Craig Hopp, Ph.D.
This NCCIH blog shares some key points in our approach to funding research on natural products.
Exploring Patient-Provider Relationships To Improve Treatment Outcomes
February 17, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health remains interested in funding research on the patient-provider relationship to improve treatment outcomes.
NCCIH Interest in Research To Prevent and Treat Long COVID
February 12, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
To advance our understanding of the recovery process, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Intent To Publish Research Opportunity Announcements (OTA-21-015) for the Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC) Initiative.
New Research Networks To Explore the Science of Emotional Well-Being
February 1, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
The National Institutes of Health is funding five new research networks to further research on emotional well-being.
High-Risk, High-Reward Program Seeks Proposals From Exceptionally Creative Scientists
January 29, 2021
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
NCCIH seeks creative and bold investigators to explore the NIH Common Fund program that supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research