Study offers clues for improving seasonal flu vaccine
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
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
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
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 reading ARead More
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
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 this isRead More
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
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
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