Extending cancer survival in young patients
Early results from a clinical trial show that a new drug may extend survival for cancer patients with a specific type of cancer. The cancer occurs in 1,000 people eachRead More
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Updated blood pressure guidelines: Lifestyle changes are key
Nearly 86 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure. (Blood pressure over 140/90 is traditionally defined as high blood pressure.) The condition, also known as hypertension, puts additionalRead More
Tips for staying healthy and safe this summer
MedlinePlus and NIH offer lots of information online to help. We’ve summarized some helpful highlights to get you started. Sun Exposure and Your Skin Too much time in the sunRead More
New blood pressure guidelines: What you need to know
[Introduction] Making sense of your blood pressure reading can be tricky, but we’ve broken it down to help you better understand what the numbers mean. Understanding your blood pressure readingRead More
DASH: Eat your way to lower blood pressure
What is DASH? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan is based on research studies sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It canRead More
Are you getting enough sleep?
Just one more minute. Sleep is something that’s vital to keep our bodies working properly. Getting enough sleep at the right times and on a regular schedule helps you functionRead More
Translating music into hope
[Introduction] Grammy Award winning musician Jimmy Luis Gomez, better known as Taboo, has been thrilling audiences for years as a member of the hit music group Black Eyed Peas. HeRead More
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
Racing against lung cancer
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
Brain scan technology extends treatment window for stroke
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
Finding better and more personalized ways to diagnose cancer at NIH
[Introduction] Cancer treatment is constantly evolving and so are the detection tools that help diagnose it. The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Diagnosis Program focuses on creating newer and betterRead More
A couple’s caregiving journey
[Introduction] David Kaye never thought anything could hurt him. He spent 25 years in the Army as a Green Beret and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. But afterRead More
Advance care plan: A checklist for the future
Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you’d like to make if you can’t speak for yourself due toRead More
Preventing pregnancy with a gel for men?
This June the largest effort in the U.S. to test a new hormonal male contraceptive starts—with support from NIH. Contraceptives help prevent pregnancy. Currently condoms and a vasectomy are theRead More
PTSD: Recovery and treatment
[Introduction] Not everyone who lives through a dangerous event develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, most people will not develop the disorder. Knowing risk factors and resilience factors canRead More
Confronting 9/11 trauma from childhood into adulthood
Brianna Parker was across the street from the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, when two airplanes flew directly into the towers. She remembers seeing adultsRead More
Eyes may be ‘windows to the brain’ in stroke patients
Our eyes can tell us a lot about our health. They can help health care providers diagnose things like diabetes, genetic disorders, and cancer. Our eyes may also help giveRead More
Fighting the flu with a universal vaccine
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
Cholesterol: The good, the bad, and the unhealthy
We hear about cholesterol in the news, in diets, and on advertisements. But what exactly is it? Cholesterol is a type of fat in our bodies. It helps us doRead More
Depression, guilt, anger: Know the signs of PTSD
People who experience traumatic situations react in different ways. In general, people often have recurring thoughts about what happened. You may feel numb, have trouble relaxing, and try to avoidRead More
Traumatic stress: New roads to recovery
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
Caregiving isn’t a solo sport
[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
Surgeon general outlines opioid plan
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
Gum disease by the numbers
[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
From bench to bedside: Researchers of NIH’s Clinical Center
[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