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
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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
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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
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[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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ah, spring. It’s the time of year when the cold starts to wane, and trees and flowers blossom. But if you’re one of the many people who suffer from seasonalRead More
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[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
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[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
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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
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[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
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“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
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[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
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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
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[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
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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
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The best way to help children with an anxiety disorder may be to help their parents first, a new NIH-funded study has found. Most children worry or feel anxious fromRead More
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Introduction Anxiety affects millions of people in the U.S. More than 25 million to be exact. But not all kinds of anxiety or anxiety disorders are the same. The typesRead More
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Wondering how you can help a friend, family member, or co-worker who is overwhelmed by anxiety? We spoke to David Sommers, Ph.D., of NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health forRead More
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William Parham, Ph.D., was recently named the National Basketball Players Association’s (NBPA) first director of mental health and wellness. He is leading an effort to provide players more access toRead More
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Introduction Kevin Love has achieved a lot in 31 years. He’s a five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He’sRead More
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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
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Most of us experience anxiety at some point in our lives. You might feel anxious when taking a test, crossing a busy street, or making an important life decision. ButRead More
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