Physical exercise
When you hear the word “exercise” you might think about lifting weights or hitting the treadmill to try to lose a few pounds. Weight loss can be one benefit ofRead More
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Winter viruses
Winter and viruses: A dangerous combination Though a cold, flu, or COVID-19 can strike at any time, you’re more likely to pick up a viral disease in the winter thanRead More
Breathing like everyone else
Dara Torres Dara Torres’ remarkable swimming career has inspired generations of Americans. She broke her first world record at age 14 and went on to win 12 Olympic medals betweenRead More
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
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
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
The legacy of the National Cancer Act: 50 years later
Norman Sharpless, M.D. [Introduction] 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.,Read 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
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
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
Physical activity isn’t just for athletes—it’s for everyone
Finding time and energy to exercise can be hard. But I-Min Lee, M.D., Sc.D., wants to reframe how we think about exercise, especially as we age. For example, taking theRead More
Genetic condition teaches teen importance of heart health
[Introduction] Elizabeth Fitch is a lot like other teens. She enjoys spending time with her friends. She’s a member of her high school’s dance team. She’s learning how to drive.Read More
6 exercises you can do in your office
Stretches for sitting Neck stretch Tilt your head to one side and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat this on each side, three times per side. Shoulder shrug Shrug your shouldersRead More
What you do now can prevent heart disease later
Jennifer Robinson, M.D. Jennifer Robinson, M.D., studies cholesterol and cholesterol drug therapies with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. She spoke about new research and how peopleRead More
Physical activity does more than help you look good
Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this area funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. TellRead More
6 ways to lower your cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in the U.S. That’s why it’s important to take steps early on. While someRead More
Biking, Pilates, and yoga: How one woman stays active
April is always on the go. She loves to hike and ride her bike to and from work, and went skiing for the first time last year. She also suffersRead More
Veterans embrace spinal manipulation for low back pain
Many military veterans suffer from chronic low back pain. This pain can be treated with medication, but high medication use can have a negative impact on a veteran’s overall qualityRead More