The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

A new National Academies report reviews scientific evidence on the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health outcomes. Explore key findings and research gaps: https://ow.ly/XTUi50UtuiT #AlcoholConsumption #Alcohol #Health

Developing effective strategies for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) — which impact millions of people in the United States — is one of the most pressing needs in biomedical research today. A new report from the NASEM Health and Medicine Division examines and assesses the current state of biomedical research and recommends research priorities to advance the prevention and treatment of AD/ADRD. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zqaa50UsPg8 #Alzheimers #Dementia #BiomedicalResearch

Bacteria and viruses are responsible for many infectious diseases, but other pathogens such as fungi and parasitic worms can also cause illness. Our Based on Science page provides information on the different types of disease-causing pathogens and steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting an infection: https://ow.ly/mZGy50Us16P #InfectiousDiseases #Epidemiology #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl

"Our job is to make real the great aspirations of our time." In an interview for Issues in Science and Technology, Arati Prabhakar— director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) — discusses OSTP's role in driving science and technology policy and innovating in areas such as climate change, cancer care, and artificial intelligence to improve the lives of Americans. Read the interview: https://ow.ly/eX7n50Uqaqt #SciencePolicy #TechPolicy #Innovation

California's $73 billion wine industry is under threat from two viral diseases: Grapevine red blotch and leafroll. These viruses reduce yields, shorten vineyard lifespans, and impact wine flavor — sometimes taking years to show their full effects. A new NASEM Earth & Life Sciences report reviews what we know about these two diseases and offers solutions that could help reduce the spread and economic impact of these diseases. Read the report: https://ow.ly/voTH50Uq62q #WineIndustry#GrapevineViruses #Wine #Wineries #WineProduction #WineCountry #WineScience #CaliforniaWine #Vineyards

Rural areas can provide a rich context for learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but these communities and the students in them are often overlooked in ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality K-12 STEM education and workforce development. A new National Academies report makes recommendations to advance STEM education and workforce development for rural America, including overcoming barriers such as funding and access to broadband. Learn more: https://ow.ly/loQk50Upicq #STEMEducation #K12 #EarlyEducation #Rural #Education #Learning

Experiencing poverty during childhood can affect not only children’s health and welfare but also future opportunities for economic mobility for them and future generations. Learn about the causes and ways to reduce intergenerational poverty from our recent report: https://ow.ly/MjqI50UojO9 #Poverty #PovertyAlleviation #PublicPolicy

Women make up over half of the U.S. population, but research on women's health conditions — including those that are female specific such as fibroids, more common among women such as anxiety, or affect women differently such cardiovascular disease — is severely lacking. Our new report outlines specific recommendations around NIH research priorities, workforce, systems, funding, and more. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RKvb50Umz4g #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #HealthResearch

Groundbreaking advances in solar and space physics have provided key insights into the dynamic physical processes on the Sun and its influence on Earth, the near-Earth space environment, other planets in our solar system, and beyond. Future discoveries in the field will expand our knowledge of the cosmos and better prepare us for the impact of space weather events on critical systems and humanity. A new National Academies decadal survey sets forth a comprehensive science vision and strategy to advance and expand the frontiers of solar and space physics for the next 10 years. Learn about the decadal survey’s conclusions and recommendations: https://ow.ly/6UVH50UlOz5 #Space #Solar #Physics #SpaceWeather

Caregiving is one of the most universal human experiences, yet stigma and barriers exist within the U.S. workforce for family caregivers. A recent National Academies report offers recommendations for colleges and universities, Congress, federal agencies, and private funders to support and protect family caregivers in the academic workforce. The report calls for institutional reforms, piloting innovative practices, and comprehensive legal support to promote the retention, reentry, and advancement of students and professionals in STEMM who have family caregiving responsibilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/u5U250Ul3XI #Caregiving #Caregivers #FamilyCaregivers #ChildCare #ElderCare