Important research by investigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and beyond has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent cervical cancer, which is caused by HPV.Read More
Pain is one of the most common and expensive health problems in the U.S. In older adults, chronic pain can lead to frailty. This can mean anything from unintentional weightRead More
You could have prediabetes and not even know it. More than one in three adult Americans—approximately 88 million—have the condition, but 90% don’t realize it. Recent research by the Centers for Disease ControlRead More
[Introduction] Blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks, are tiny. But the problems they cause, like Lyme disease, can be big. Most humans are infected through the bites of immature deer ticksRead More
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and there are more than 200 strains of it. Forty of those are known as high-risk HPV,Read More
Can taking a daily vitamin D supplement prevent diabetes? Which is better for lowering your risk of diabetes: lifestyle changes or just medication? Is diabetes harder to treat if you’reRead More
Acclaimed actress and producer Viola Davis is a true triple threat as a performer. Her work has won her the rare triple crown of acting—an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a TonyRead More
Helping kids with diabetes is a passion for National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical researcher Stephanie Chung, M.B.B.S. You can hear it in her voice when she talks about “myRead More
[Introduction] Think of someone you know who loves to laugh and can make everyone around them laugh. Now, imagine that person is unable to laugh like they used to. That’s whatRead More
[Introduction] Chris Davenport is only 18, but he understands how hard it can be to improve your health when you’re also trying to deal with other tough challenges in yourRead More
Vitiligo is not the only disease that causes skin to change color. Here are a few conditions and what they look like, including vitiligo. Is it Vitiligo or something else?Read More
[Introduction] Sickle cell disease (SCD) specialists have performed bone marrow transplants in children since the 1990s. This procedure is the only cure for SCD to date. NIH MedlinePlus magazine spokeRead More
“We need to end the stigma that can come with sickle cell disease. No one should feel alienated because they are in pain.” – Jordin Sparks [Introduction] Multiplatinum recording artistRead More
[Introduction] “I can’t describe the pain,” says Yinka. “I had it everywhere in my body—my chest, my back, my face, and even in my fingernails.” Yinka is a 37-year-old secondRead More
Russell E. Ware, M.D., Ph.D., had been researching sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. for about 10 years when he decided to go to the Middle East to betterRead More
[Introduction] Many people with sickle cell disease (SCD) are healthier and living longer thanks in part to research led and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Recent effortsRead More
If you have a fitness tracker or use your smartwatch to count your steps, you might be tracking a goal of walking 10,000 steps a day. But is that manyRead More
Daniel Pine, M.D., studies how differences in our brains can affect our mental health. Through their work at the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Pine and his team want toRead More
Eight hours of sleep a day keeps the doctor away, right? Not exactly. How much sleep you need is specific to your age, health, and lifestyle. Some adults, for instance,Read More
For more than 25 years, scientists at NIH have studied human sleep habits. They’ve researched everything from how sleep affects our skin to how it could help us live longer.Read More
[Introduction] Whether you are 17 or 87, being a safe driver is important. But aging may make driving more challenging, putting older adults and others on the road at risk.Read More
If you have unused or expired prescriptions, where should you get rid of them? Look to your phone or other mobile device. A new pilot Google Maps feature makes itRead More
You’re trying to remember a word. You’re thinking, thinking … and suddenly, it pops into your head. NIH researchers wanted to know just what happens in the brain at thisRead More
The measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine is one of the most effective around. It is 97% effective against the viruses when two doses are given. But Diane Griffin, M.D., Ph.D.,Read More
Americans spend a lot of time sitting—at their desk, in the car, and on the couch. This can take a toll on their health. In fact, research has shown thatRead More