Eczema and the cold
Eczema: What is it? Also known as “atopic dermatitis,” eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects roughly 30% of Americans, mostly children and adolescents. Those with eczema experience dry,Read More
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Hypothermia and frostbite: Easier to develop than you might think
Hypothermia: Easier to develop than you might think Cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, which occurs when body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memoryRead More
New decision-support tool for COVID-19 testing can help you get back to your life, safely
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic there’s still so much uncertainty about how to live with this virus. We have safe and effective vaccines, and now masks, social distancing, andRead More
Mother spreads awareness after multiple preeclampsia diagnoses
When Mavis Stephens became pregnant with her first child in 1995, she expected a healthy pregnancy. She was young and active and had no reason to think otherwise. But duringRead More
Reducing health disparities around pregnancy
Despite many medical advances and improvements in maternal health care, significant health disparities in the care of pregnant people still exist today. We talked with Juanita Chinn, Ph.D., program directorRead More
NIH research may help predict gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy
Cuilin Zhang, M.D., Ph.D. Gestational diabetes is a disease that develops during pregnancy and affects how the body turns food into energy. In the U.S., about 6% to 9% ofRead More
How to stay healthy during pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Early and regular prenatal care can help prevent complications and educate women about things they canRead More
Updates on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people
Andrea Edlow, M.D. Andrea Edlow, M.D., is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. When COVID-19 hit, her lab began researching the immune response in vaccinated pregnant and lactatingRead More
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
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
New drug may slow or prevent type 1 diabetes
A recent study has found that a drug may delay the start of type 1 diabetes in people who are high risk, such as people who have a family memberRead More
Skin cancer diagnosis highlights importance of annual checks
Judy Congdon is fair skinned, light eyed, and freckles easily. Those qualities alone are risk factors for many types of skin cancer. Years ago, as Judy studied for her firefighterRead More
SARS-CoV-2: Up close
The genetic blueprint material for SARS-CoV-2 is called RNA (yellow spirals). The RNA contains information to specify the amino acids that make up the proteins, which are the actual buildingRead More
Your COVID-19 Glossary
Here’s a list of health terms to help you navigate the latest COVID-19 research and updates. Efficacy: How well something, like a vaccine or treatment, works in a clinical trial.Read More
9 tips to address COVID-19 at work
Heading back to your workplace soon? Here are some tips from the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for staying safe during COVID-19. AlwaysRead More
Antibodies offer clues about severe COVID-19 cases in children, adults
The majority of children who get COVID-19 have mild disease. But a small percentage develop a serious complication called severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). MIS-C affects the heart, lungs, kidneys,Read More
Pandemic fear: Young adults with past childhood anxiety at greater risk
Could a child’s personality hold clues to how well they will handle stressful events as a young adult? A recent study has found early risk factors that predicted anxiety inRead More
The latest in NIH COVID-19 treatment research
Susan Baker, Ph.D. Though the COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool in stopping the spread of the virus, treatments are still essential to saving lives during the pandemic. National InstitutesRead More
NIH’s CEAL initiative: Combating misinformation during COVID-19
Racial and ethnic minority communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, meaning they have been hit harder by the pandemic than other groups. That’s why the National InstitutesRead More
The COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
Vaccines work by teaching your body’s immune system to recognize and fight back against germs, such as a virus, that can cause serious illness. By getting vaccinated, you develop protectionRead More
Data guides health discovery: An interview with NLM Director Patricia Flatley Brennan
Patricia Flatley Brennan, R.N., Ph.D., leads the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NLM’s hardworking experts and vast repositories of information have beenRead More
NIH ramps up testing for at-risk populations
Monica Webb Hooper, Ph.D. As the U.S. continues to battle COVID-19, some communities have faced more difficulties than others. This is especially true when it comes to diagnostic testing accessRead More
5 questions about Long COVID
Anyone who has had COVID-19 can get Long COVID, regardless of age or prior health conditions. While most people with COVID-19 recover completely, thousands of people who survived COVID-19 areRead More