[Introduction] Limb loss is an important medical issue, especially for U.S. military service members. Now the first national database on limb loss is planning to open in 2020—with help fromRead More
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The onset of winter often means the worst part of cold and flu season, and with that, the dreaded ear infection. An ear infection is a bacterial or viral infectionRead More
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For the past six years, James M. was in and out of jail, courtrooms, detox, and halfway houses. “I started using marijuana when I was 11 years old,” James says.Read More
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More than 115 Americans die from opioid overdose every day. That’s four times higher than the number of opioid overdose deaths that occurred 20 years ago. It is now aRead More
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Haiku is a form of poetry that can express complex emotions and ideas in a short and simple form. In his book, “Haiku Snapshots: Reflections on Drug Addiction,” Wally BergerRead More
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Barbara Gillmeister knows what it’s like to worry about a child with an opioid addiction. “When you have someone who is actively using [drugs], you’re always waiting for that phoneRead More
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Who is affected? Roughly 2 million people live with an opioid addiction in the U.S. “It’s important to note that people typically think about individuals who are addicted to opioidsRead More
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At the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Director Diana Bianchi, M.D., is working with a team of researchers to address issues associated withRead More
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Chemotherapy is one of the cornerstones of modern-day cancer treatment. But in some cases, it may not be essential to treatment success. New research funded in part by the NationalRead More
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[Introduction] Can music help us learn? Can it ease chronic pain? Can it improve your health in general? These are important questions being studied by the National Institutes of HealthRead More
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Could adolescents who don’t get enough sleep be setting the stage for heart-related health risks later in life? That’s one of the risks identified by a large-scale research study supportedRead More
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A Recent NIH study found teens were more likely than older drivers to crash within the first three months of getting their driver’s license. One key takeaway from a newRead More
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Lifestyle changes and self care are critical to improving your quality of life with fibromyalgia. We asked two top fibromyalgia experts and NIH grantees—Leslie Crofford, M.D., of Vanderbilt University, andRead More
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Check your inbox for new articles from MedlinePlus and the National Library of Medicine (a National Institutes of Health institute). My MedlinePlus articles feature information on diseases and conditions, tipsRead More
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The 2017-2018 flu season was rougher than most. During peak flu activity in February, more than 10 percent of deaths in the U.S. were attributed to the flu or pneumonia,Read More
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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
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[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
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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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[Introduction] Cancer can play a cat and mouse game with our immune systems, hiding cells and making it harder to fight off the disease. One treatment to help combat thisRead More
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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
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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
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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
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[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
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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
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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
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