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Caregiving: It takes a village
[Introduction] Do you remind a family member or friend to take a life-saving medication each day? Do you spend time helping a disabled neighbor with chores? You may not realizeRead More
[Introduction] Do you remind a family member or friend to take a life-saving medication each day? Do you spend time helping a disabled neighbor with chores? You may not realizeRead More
In early 2016, Rhode Island resident Ted Simon had a tickle in his throat that wouldn’t go away. When the tickle turned into a cough, he went to see hisRead More
Some stroke patients may be able to receive effective treatment later than originally thought—up to 16 hours after a stroke happens—thanks to brain imaging technology. But researchers emphasize that strokeRead More
After a serious 2017–2018 flu season, development of a universal vaccine has become more important than ever. Seasonal flu (or influenza) vaccines are made each year to best match theRead More
[Introduction] Leeza Gibbons is a leading TV talk show host, entertainment reporter, and best-selling author, but she has another role: caregiver. Gibbons cared for both her mother and father duringRead More
We hear about traumatic or life-threatening events on the news all the time. They can include large events such as natural disasters and wars, or events like accidents, sexual abuse,Read More
This February U.S. Surgeon General and Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., discussed his priorities for public health in the U.S. at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). OnRead More
Losing weight is not easy but keeping it off can prove even harder. NIH researchers are studying ways to keep lost weight off in research that blends entertainment and science.Read More
Deidra Flowers-Williams realized in elementary school that she couldn’t do the same things as other kids her age. She was diagnosed with sickle cell disease before she was 6 monthsRead More
Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves and muscles work. A recent study provides early evidence that increased potassium may help prevent hardening of the arteries,Read More
[Introduction] Winter and early spring typically bring colds, the flu, and allergies—though they can occur at any time of the year. Determining what you have can be challenging. All threeRead More
[Introduction] NIH’s Clinical Center is divided into two parts. One side is a hospital for patients. The other side includes offices and labs where researchers like John Tisdale, M.D., andRead More
[Introduction] Gum (or periodontal) disease is one of the leading threats to dental health. It’s typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—toRead More
[Introduction] W. Keith Hoots, M.D., is the director of the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources at NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The division’s Sickle Cell branchRead More
What is it? Sickle cell disease is a group of red blood cell disorders passed by genes from parents to their children. People with the disease have abnormal hemoglobin, aRead More
When the pain from sickle cell disease became too much, Kirti Dasu often went to the nearest hospital emergency room. Those days are gone. Today the 29-year-old Syracuse University studentRead More
“What’s that you said?” Perhaps you’ve heard yourself say those words more often than you’d like to admit. Or maybe you, a family member, or a friend is consistently turningRead More
Lise Hamlin was born with hearing loss in one ear, though she was able to communicate adequately for 30 years. That changed overnight. One morning, when she was in herRead More
Colds seem harder to escape as the temperature drops and people spend more time indoors. They are also not well understood by doctors and scientists. Recently though, NIH-supported research foundRead More
When Sylvia Granados-Maready was born, she was diagnosed with asthma. To this day, Sylvia lives with asthma without letting it define her. “All my life, I’ve had asthma,” she said.Read More
With so many pollutants indoors and outdoors, determining what triggers asthma in children is not easy. Now, NIH-supported researchers are developing technology to help identify those triggers more easily. NewRead More
Three NIH institutes fund asthma studies to improve treatment and learn more about what causes this widespread illness: the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID); the National Heart,Read More
A team of scientists has identified an enzyme that promotes weight gain and the loss of exercise capacity starting in midlife. Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions. Through animalRead More
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), approximately 15 percent of patients with breast cancer have tumors thatRead More
Opioid misuse and addiction is a major public health crisis. Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers and the illegal drug heroin.Read More