Clinicians Should Focus on Symptom Evaluation and Continuity of Care Following Jet Fuel Releases in Oahu, Says New Report Examining Health Risks from Potential Exposures

News Release

A new National Academies report recommends guidance for clinicians caring for individuals who were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated by jet fuel accidently released on Oahu, Hawaii, in November 2021. The report also calls for continued environmental oversight of the drinking water system, health research, surveillance of the exposed community, and other efforts to rebuild trust.

Mar 19, 2026

Transformative Science and Technology for Defense

Announcement

A recent National Academies workshop series explored critical emerging areas of research and how advances can be leveraged for U.S. competitiveness and national security. Watch discussions and learn key insights from each workshop in our new digital proceedings.

Jan 22, 2026

Transformative Science and Technology for Defense - New Publication

Update

A recent National Academies workshop series explored critical emerging areas of research and how these breakthroughs can be leveraged to protect U.S. competitiveness and national security. Watch talk recordings and explore key insights from each workshop in our new digital proceedings.

Dec 31, 2025

The State of Human H5N1 Therapeutic Evidence and Future Directions

Announcement

Safe and effective therapeutics play a critical role in treating influenza infections and preventing spread. A new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies summarizes the current landscape of therapeutic options against avian influenza A (H5N1) in humans and discusses opportunities to improve preparedness and response planning for a potential scenario of sustained human-to-human spread.

Dec 22, 2025

Examining TBI as a Chronic Condition

Announcement

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional health impacts. Read the proceedings of a workshop that explored TBI’s classification as a chronic condition, including links to conditions such as epilepsy, depression, dementia, and cardiovascular disease; challenges that can persist or emerge years after an injury; and methods to strengthen TBI care.

Oct 24, 2025

Understanding Brain-Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health

Update

On Oct. 22-23 the National Academies hosted a virtual public workshop that brought together leaders and experts from different perspectives and sectors to explore the bidirectional communication between the brain and peripheral organ systems, how these interactions might inform new therapeutic development and foster a more holistic approach to brain health.

Oct 22, 2025

National Academies Publish New Report Reviewing Evidence for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and U.S. Climate, Health, and Welfare

News Release

A new National Academies report reviews evidence gathered by the scientific community since 2009 on greenhouse gas emissions and their effects on U.S. climate, health, and welfare.

Sep 17, 2025

National Academies Launch Fast-Track Review of Latest Evidence for Whether Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endanger Public Health and Welfare

News Release

Aug 7, 2025

Congress and Federal Health Agencies Should Take Steps to Better Align U.S. Investment in New Disease Therapies With Americans’ Unmet Medical Needs

News Release

A new report calls for changes and congressional action to address the misalignment between the true burden of disease in the U.S. and areas of therapeutic development in which research funders invest.

Jul 14, 2025

Unraveling the Neurobiology of Empathy and Compassion: Implications for Treatments for Brain Disorders and Human Well-Being

Update

The National Academies’ hosted a 2-day virtual workshop, May 19 and 21, that explored the biological mechanisms of empathy and compassion, their role in brain health, and their implications for real-world applications like workplace practices, technology, and education. Proceedings of the workshop are now available.

May 19, 2025

Systematic and Nationally Coordinated Approach for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Is Needed, Says New Report

News Release

Leadership and coordination are needed at the national level to build on the strength of newborn screening programs that test babies for serious health conditions.

May 1, 2025

Applying Neurobiological Insights on Stress to Foster Resilience Across the Lifespan

Update

The National Academies' Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders and Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop examining the neurobiological mechanisms of stress and resilience and how to leverage that knowledge to cultivate resilience. The recordings and presentations are now available. Proceedings of the workshop are now available.

Mar 24, 2025

Precision Medicine in Neuroscience: Tools, Translation, and Implementation - A Workshop

Update

On March 4–5, the National Academies hosted a workshop exploring opportunities, challenges, and strategies for integrating precision medicine into neuroscience research and care.

Mar 4, 2025