Maria Menounos has held many jobs and many titles. She is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, reporter, author, podcaster, and sometimes professional wrestler. You may recognize her as host ofRead More
December and January are peak months for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. While anyone can get RSV, severe infections are more common in young children and older adults. Fortunately, newRead More
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, often debilitating rash that affects roughly 1 million people each year. Fortunately, the current shingles vaccine, known by the brand nameRead More
People with serious or terminal illnesses have to make difficult choices. It can be hard to understand all the information they get from their doctors. It can also be anRead More
First, thank yourself for getting a mammogram! Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women the United States, and a mammogram, which is an x-ray of theRead More
Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions. Then a cascade of medical complications caused Sean’s health toRead More
Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control andRead More
When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can last from days to months, and it will look differentRead More
Steve Guttenberg has made audiences laugh and smile with his starring roles in hit comedies such as Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby. In 2019, he took onRead More
Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.” Here are some things to consider so you can help yourRead More
Millions of people act as long-distance caregivers, supporting loved ones who are aging or coping with an illness or disability. This role can include managing a loved one’s finances, organizingRead More
Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks, financial decisions, and other logistics. They also have their ownRead More
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic (lab-made) opioid. Prescription fentanyl is FDA -approved to treat severe pain related to surgery or complex pain conditions. Over the past decade, fentanyl that isRead More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It occurs when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction that can lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.Read More
Water is essential for just about every function in our bodies, from keeping our organs working properly to regulating our body temperature. Losing more water than we take in canRead More