News for Researchers
Visit nccam.nih.gov/cgi-bin/grants/funding.pl for more information on NCCAM funding opportunities and notices. Researchers may also be interested to know that the "Research" section of NCCAM's Web site (nccam.nih.gov/research) has been reorganized and expanded for easier use.
PA-05-035: Probiotics for Pediatric Illnesses
Sponsors: NCCAM and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Probiotics are microorganisms that when administered in sufficient quantities may support health—for example, by defending the body against viral and bacterial infections or by supporting a healthy digestive system. One example of a source of probiotics is yogurt. This initiative will support studies to find out more about how probiotics work, their safety, and their effectiveness, and to explore their use for preventing and treating certain illnesses in children for which there have been some encouraging preliminary data.
PA-05-027: Research on Mind-Body Interactions and Health
Sponsors: NCCAM and 10 other components of NIH. This program is designed to encourage understanding of the relationships between health and emotions, personality, thoughts, and social relationships, particularly between stress and health.
