Author Archives : Medline

A better way to say that: Stigmatizing language affects how we treat addiction

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are chronic, treatable conditions that people can recover from, but stigma around them makes it hard to seek treatment. SUDs are very common and can affectRead More

8 tips for talking (and listening) to your teens about drugs and alcohol

Talking to your children about drugs and alcohol can be…well, awkward. It’s hard to know what to ask them, what to say, and if you’ll get through to them. ButRead More

How naloxone reverses opioid overdoses (and why it’s important to have on hand!)

Naloxone is a powerful tool for preventing deaths from opioid overdoses. First responders and health care providers use this medication in their day-to-day work, but anyone can keep it onRead More

‘I choose to climb instead of fall’

Rachel George is in recovery for opioid use disorder (OUD). Now she’s sharing her story with NIH MedlinePlus Magazine to let others with OUD know they are not alone andRead More

6 ways to manage your fibromyalgia

If you’re living with fibromyalgia, it’s important to make time for self-care. It’s a chronic (long-lasting) condition that causes muscle pain and tenderness all over the body. This can makeRead More

Can bacteria in your gut make you want to exercise?

Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy exercise while others find it unbearable? New research hints at a surprising connection: the gut microbiome! You read that right—the trillions ofRead More

Dr. Michael Collins (far left) and Dr. Alison Boyce (far right) speaking with patient community members about their experiences with FD/MAS.

More than two decades of NIH research gives answers on a rare disease affecting bones, skin, and the endocrine system

Why do patients with fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright Syndrome break their bones so easily? Or hit puberty as early as infancy? Or sometimes lose their vision and hearing? Doctors have tried toRead More

Your smile (and mouth) can tell you more than you might think

While you might not realize it, your mouth plays an important role in your health and well-being. Good oral health is about more than just avoiding cavities. It’s about beingRead More

Meet the Director: Rena D’Souza, D.D.S, M.S., Ph.D., National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., wants everyone to better understand the close link between oral health and the rest of the body. Her passion for research led her to becomeRead More

Pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise…and sepsis is a big reason

More and more people each year are dying from complications related to pregnancy and delivery. In the United States, deaths from pregnancy, during delivery, or postpartum rose from 17.4 (perRead More