Audio analgesia: How sound blunts pain—at least in mice
Music can take your pain away Since the 1960s, music and other sounds have been found to ease pain from a range of different health conditions and procedures. Research showsRead More
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Zain Verjee is no longer hiding from psoriasis
As a leading international journalist on CNN and other major television news outlets, Zain Verjee’s face was visible to millions of people every day. But she “spent a lifetime hiding”Read More
Shedding light on facial pain
Joining forces to tackle facial pain Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something might be wrong and is the most frequent reason people seek medical care. FacialRead More
How a prosthetic ankle improves balance control
When someone loses a leg or other limb, a prosthetic device (a tool designed to replace a missing part of the body) can play a role in improving their qualityRead More
Deafness is not a burden
Being deaf is not the same for everyone with the condition. Deafness means partial or complete loss of hearing in one or both ears and can range from mild toRead More
Tesha Samuels advocates for others after living with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects more than 100,000 people in the United States every year, and for three decades, Tesha Samuels was among them. After going through a gene therapy programRead More
Loud and clear: What to know about hearing loss
Hearing loss affects approximately 37.5 million people in the United States ages 18 years or older. It affects one in three people ages 65 to 74 and nearly half ofRead More
The costs of living with sickle cell disease in the United States
In the United States, more than 100,000 people are living with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that affects hemoglobin (the protein inRead More
Meet Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), served the American public for over five decades. A doctor, scientist, and infectious diseaseRead More
Getting an accurate read on pulse oximeters
Pulse oximeters have been used in hospitals and doctors’ offices for decades. The small, painless devices measure blood oxygen saturation, which helps doctors decide how to treat patients. During theRead More
Sunscreen in the winter?
Sunscreen is usually associated with beaches, the pool, and sweltering summer days. We spend less time outside in winter, and when we do, we bundle up to protect ourselves fromRead More
60 years of innovation: NICHD research through the years
Since 1962, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has helped save lives and improve the well-being of people most often excluded from research.Read More
Calling out colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States, with 151,030 new cases estimated to occur this year. “Colorectal cancer” can referRead More
The brain and memory: Understanding how the brain thinks
Time flows continuously, so why do we remember events in chunks of time? Where does our brain determine when different memories start and stop? These were some of the questionsRead More
Stay connected: Tips from the National Institute on Aging for combating social isolation and loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely in a busy supermarket or a crowded party? While we all feel lonely sometimes, social ties are important for everyone. Strong connections are particularly importantRead More
Live long, be well: Science-based tips for healthy aging
It’s a time to celebrate getting older, but caring for your body, mind, mental health, and relationships has health benefits no matter your age. These science-based tips can help youRead More
Cassey Ho is staying fit while loving herself
Working toward a goal Fitness trainer and entrepreneur Cassey Ho has won a large audience through her online fitness videos and social media presence. She sees fitness and nutrition asRead More
Navigating long COVID
Mark Elliott, Ph.D., is a 66-year-old associate professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular medicine at George Washington University who has been struggling with long COVID for the pastRead More
Preventing childhood obesity: Program for first-time parents promotes healthy growth in firstborn babies and their siblings
An NIH-funded study called Intervention Nurses Start Infants Growing on Healthy Trajectories (INSIGHT), has been shown to support healthy weight in babies and lay the groundwork for positive eating habitsRead More
Healthy habits that last a lifetime: How to practice responsive feeding
Feeding time can be hard for new parents, especially since babies can’t use words to tell you when they’re hungry and when they’re full. Luckily, they use nonverbal signs andRead More
The long haul: When COVID-19 symptoms don’t go away
*This article is an update to the original article, published on July 6, 2021. It was updated in July, 2022 to reflect new information. While most people who get COVID-19Read More
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Most children who get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms and some may also experience severe illness, especially if they have underlying medical conditions.Read More
PregSource: Using input from pregnant people to uncover the secrets of pregnancy
What is PregSource? PregSource®: Crowdsourcing to Understand Pregnancy is a research project that collects data about pregnancy from the early stages through birth directly from pregnant people. Participants are invitedRead More
Chill out with the NIH
A guided video visualization to help you relax Even the most seemingly relaxed people deal with stress on a daily basis. Stress includes the feeling of being overwhelmed and yourRead More
Heart attacks
A heart attack occurs when the flow of oxygenated blood suddenly becomes blocked, and a section of the heart can’t get oxygen. If blood flow isn’t restored quickly, that sectionRead More