Hypothermia: Easier to develop than you might think Cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, which occurs when body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memoryRead More
When Mavis Stephens became pregnant with her first child in 1995, she expected a healthy pregnancy. She was young and active and had no reason to think otherwise. But duringRead More
Despite many medical advances and improvements in maternal health care, significant health disparities in the care of pregnant people still exist today. We talked with Juanita Chinn, Ph.D., program directorRead More
Cuilin Zhang, M.D., Ph.D. Gestational diabetes is a disease that develops during pregnancy and affects how the body turns food into energy. In the U.S., about 6% to 9% ofRead More
A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Early and regular prenatal care can help prevent complications and educate women about things they canRead More
Norman Sharpless, M.D. [Introduction] In 1971, President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act as part of the War on Cancer. In honor of the act’s 50th anniversary, Norman Sharpless, M.D.,Read More
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is excited to work with the National Library of Medicine on NIH MedlinePlus magazine to highlight research to reduce pregnancy-relatedRead More
Allyson Felix Rigorous training and preparation has helped Allyson Felix win 11 Olympic medals, two of which she won this past summer at the Tokyo Olympics. She now holds theRead More
A recent study has found that a drug may delay the start of type 1 diabetes in people who are high risk, such as people who have a family memberRead More
Judy Congdon is fair skinned, light eyed, and freckles easily. Those qualities alone are risk factors for many types of skin cancer. Years ago, as Judy studied for her firefighterRead More
The genetic blueprint material for SARS-CoV-2 is called RNA (yellow spirals). The RNA contains information to specify the amino acids that make up the proteins, which are the actual buildingRead More
Could a child’s personality hold clues to how well they will handle stressful events as a young adult? A recent study has found early risk factors that predicted anxiety inRead More
Patricia Flatley Brennan, R.N., Ph.D., leads the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NLM’s hardworking experts and vast repositories of information have beenRead More
Finding time and energy to exercise can be hard. But I-Min Lee, M.D., Sc.D., wants to reframe how we think about exercise, especially as we age. For example, taking theRead More
[Introduction] Elizabeth Fitch is a lot like other teens. She enjoys spending time with her friends. She’s a member of her high school’s dance team. She’s learning how to drive.Read More
Stretches for sitting Neck stretch Tilt your head to one side and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat this on each side, three times per side. Shoulder shrug Shrug your shouldersRead More
Jennifer Robinson, M.D. Jennifer Robinson, M.D., studies cholesterol and cholesterol drug therapies with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. She spoke about new research and how peopleRead More
Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this area funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. TellRead More
High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in the U.S. That’s why it’s important to take steps early on. While someRead More
April is always on the go. She loves to hike and ride her bike to and from work, and went skiing for the first time last year. She also suffersRead More
Many military veterans suffer from chronic low back pain. This pain can be treated with medication, but high medication use can have a negative impact on a veteran’s overall qualityRead More
A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that women who use opioids while trying to conceive have a 29 percent lower chance of becoming pregnant. ThoseRead More
Regular physical activity is great for your mental and physical health. It also helps you stay independent as you age. Every day presents opportunities to move more. The Physical ActivityRead More
Gwendolyn Sowa, M.D., Ph.D. Identifying the cause of low back pain has become a frequent challenge for medical professionals. It is also what has encouraged Gwendolyn Sowa, M.D., Ph.D., ofRead More
Social isolation, or being physically separated from others, can lead to loneliness and increased stress, especially during a pandemic. Loneliness has been associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, andRead More