Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD

Thank you @charliekirk11 for the great conversation! This policy will save taxpayers from having to pay twice for science – once for the research and a second time for excess publishing fees. It is a win for making @NIH-funded research freely available to the public and…

📆 Mark your calendars for the inaugural ECHO Symposium: Translating Science to Action on September 15, 2025! Join @ECHOChildHealth at NIH or online for a deep dive into the factors affecting child health. Register today! #ECHOSymposium2025 #MAHA cvent.me/8229Py

Research that's Making America Healthy Again: new NIH-supported research found that consuming whole grains, green vegetables and berries reduced sleep difficulties and symptoms of anxiety and depression in kids aged 9-10. Frequently consuming fast food, pastries and butter/cream…

An #NIH-funded study used ChatGPT-4 to evaluate MRI & CT scans of people with pancreatic cysts and accurately extract clinical variables. The study shows potential for a more efficient and cost-effective way to review scans. Read more: facs.org/media-center/p…

.@DrMakaryFDA breaks down how the Trump Administration is shifting course—reforming SNAP, improving school meals, and investing in NIH research on root causes of disease, not just symptom management. From @NIH to @US_FDA, we’re focused on prevention, not just prescriptions.

Thanks for having me @GOPDoctors to discuss how @NIH is working to restore scientific integrity, revitalize biomedical innovation, and improve the health of all Americans through gold standard science.

An NIH-funded study used a personalized gene-editing approach to help a baby born with a rare, often deadly disorder. This type of personalized gene therapy could one day help to treat a variety of disorders. bit.ly/4lGq4h6

The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations open the door to the kind of narrative management, propaganda, and censorship that we saw during the COVID pandemic. The United States can cooperate with other nations without jeopardizing our civil liberties,…

When diagnosed with a serious illness, many decisions must be made. Experts called palliative care specialists can help navigate the challenges of a long-term serious illness. Learn more: bit.ly/4lR4rud

A tiny worm called C. elegans is a favorite among biologists. Studies of these wiggly worms have given surprising insights into human health and led to four Nobel Prizes. Learn more: bit.ly/4f05mXi

In light of the devastating floods in Texas, NIH is mobilizing science, research, and community partnerships to support recovery and resilience. Here’s how NIH is responding: 🧵1/4

The safety of foods for babies and young children is of the highest priority. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas discusses our new efforts to enhance recall communications to protect our most vulnerable.

ACIP board member Retsef Levi reviews a study that validates the MAHA Report and its urgent call for America to focus on the children’s health crisis in the United States.

We've not been talking about root causes in healthcare...why do a third of our nation's children now have pre-diabetes or diabetes? We've got to talk about school lunch programs, not just putting every 6-year-old on Ozempic.

Millions of Americans are living with the damage caused by strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Today we launched a program in ARPA-H to restore function to the neocortex.

Women who used at-home test kits were more than twice as likely to complete screening for cervical cancer than women who received only telephone reminders. The findings suggest that ready access to self-testing kits might help reduce obstacles to regular screening for this…

“A dream come true”: A child walks again after breakthrough treatment for a rare genetic disorder—thanks in part to NIH-funded research. Scientists at @nyulangone discovered that a CoQ10 precursor can help brain cells restore energy production, offering new hope for families…

I chatted with @thackerpd about @NIH's two new policies that are a big win for the American people: 1️⃣ Cracking down on excessive journal publishing fees 2️⃣ Providing immediate access to NIH-funded research findings Read more: bit.ly/3IyGjhC

News: NIH to crack down on excessive publisher fees for publicly funded research bit.ly/4nCdIbl

Today, @NIH announced a new policy to cap how much publishers can charge NIH-supported scientists to make their work publicly accessible. This reflects our broader effort to restore public trust in public health by creating an open, honest, and transparent research atmosphere.…