The legacy of the National Cancer Act: 50 years later
Norman Sharpless, M.D. In 1971, President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act as part of the War on Cancer. In honor of the act’s 50th anniversary, Norman Sharpless, M.D., directorRead More
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Pregnant during COVID-19? Tips to stay safe
Pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant people. Andrea Edlow, M.D., a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, says that’s whyRead More
Allyson Felix is a champion for maternal health
Allyson Felix Rigorous training and preparation has helped Allyson Felix win 11 Olympic medals, two of which she won this past summer at the Tokyo Olympics. She now holds theRead More
Promoting healthy pregnancies
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is excited to work with the National Library of Medicine on NIH MedlinePlus magazine to highlight research to reduce pregnancy-relatedRead More