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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Can potassium help your heart?
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
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Achoo! cold, flu, or something else?
[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
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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
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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
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A path to hope for sickle cell disease
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
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Sickle cell disease: What you should know
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
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Step inside NIH’s sickle cell branch
[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
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Exercise key to keeping weight off
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
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Is a widely available cure for sickle cell disease on the horizon?
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
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