Author Archives : Medline

Personal Story: Sara Santiago

February 4, 2021 | Physical Activity

Sara Santiago, 40, was never an athlete. She joined gyms and exercised on occasion, but never found a routine she could maintain. “I felt intimidated because I didn’t know howRead More

Recognizing American Heart Month

February 4, 2021 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is excited to work with the National Library of Medicine on NIH MedlinePlus magazine to highlight important research on physical activity andRead More

Skin 101: Identifying common conditions

February 2, 2021 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions

Skin: It’s our body’s largest organ. It protects us by keeping fluids in and harmful microbes out. Sometimes, due to our environments and genes, our skin gets, well, unhappy. ButRead More

Retired NFL star DeMarcus Ware is in the best shape of his life

January 28, 2021 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity

Retired National Football League (NFL) defensive superstar DeMarcus Ware won millions of fans with his ability to conquer and defeat opposing teams. Now, the former Dallas Cowboy and Denver BroncoRead More

How we remember may come down to unique firing patterns in our brains

December 24, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, the nation’s largest research hospital, have discovered more clues about how our brains store and recall memories. The researchers wantedRead More

Breast cancer: What you need to know

December 22, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the U.S. and is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed in women, after skin cancer. The good news is thatRead More

NIH breast cancer research roundup

December 10, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) helps fund thousands of studies nationwide to better understand and treat breast cancer, which will affect one out of eight women in the U.S. duringRead More

From opioids to mindfulness: A new approach to chronic pain

December 8, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management

Twenty-six years. That’s how long Eric Garland, Ph.D., LCSW, has practiced mindfulness, a complementary health practice that includes focused attention, acceptance, and staying in the present. For the last 15 years,Read More

African Americans can significantly cut stroke risk by quitting smoking

December 1, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke

African Americans are already almost twice as likely as whites to die from stroke. Now, new research finds that African Americans who smoke have more than double the risk ofRead More

ER visits for drug overdose may raise risk of later death

November 26, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose

People treated in the emergency room (ER) for an opioid overdose are 100 times more likely to die by drug overdose within a year of the ER visit compared withRead More

Could a complementary health treatment help you?

November 19, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management

Looking to add a complementary health treatment—like yoga or meditation—to your pain management approach? Before you dive in, make sure to check with your health care provider. Complementary health approachesRead More

The new role of artificial intelligence in NIH pregnancy research

November 17, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be an exciting experience for many women. But it also can be difficult and confusing, especially for women with a high-risk pregnancy. Factors like a woman’s age, herRead More

Diagnosed when pregnant: A young mom’s breast cancer story

November 12, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer

Ashli Brown of Chicago was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 at age 29, when she was six months pregnant. I was about 24 weeks pregnant when I felt aRead More

Improving outcomes for African American women with breast cancer

November 10, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer

Worta McCaskill-Stevens, M.D., M.S., has spent much of her career advancing research that supports women with breast cancer, and the inclusion of underrepresented and underserved populations in clinical trials. AtRead More

Under the influence: NIH research shows teen vaping, social pressure on the rise

November 5, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping

Vapes. E-cigarettes. E-hookahs. Mods. Vaporizer devices all have the same purpose: to heat liquids containing nicotine or marijuana that people can inhale or puff. Vapes and e-liquids have often beenRead More

Opening up about pregnancy and loss

November 3, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy

Alise Crutchman had been trying to get pregnant for a few months when she finally conceived in 2017. For Alise and her husband, Mike, the pregnancy experience was not straightforward.Read More

Cheryll Plunkett never stops fighting

October 29, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer

Cheryll Plunkett of Medway, Massachusetts, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 and diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015. I was diagnosed in 2002, 13 months after my second child wasRead More

How integrative health research tackles the pain management crisis

October 28, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management

Pain isn’t simple or straightforward—and neither is treating it. Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, according to the Centers for Disease Control andRead More

Cold-weather wellness: Tips for staying healthy this season

October 22, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness

Staying healthy during colder months is the first step in making sure you can enjoy all the activities the season brings.  When you are indoors more during the fall andRead More

Vaping: What you need to know

October 21, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaping

Vapes are battery-operated devices that heat liquid with nicotine, marijuana, or flavorings. Some vapes contain other unknown substances or chemicals. When heated, the liquid turns into aerosol, which people inhaleRead More

Personal story: Selene Suarez

October 20, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaping, Pain Management

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million people in the U.S. One of those people is Selene Suarez. Life with lupus: Selene, who lives just outside Salt LakeRead More

Breast cancer at 33: Telemundo host Adamari López leads with laughter

October 15, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaping, Pain Management, Breast Cancer

Every weekday morning, Adamari López helps hundreds of thousands of viewers wake up with the Telemundo show, “Un Nuevo Día,” which she cohosts. López is known for being bold, funny, andRead More

Quick facts on metastatic breast cancer

October 14, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaping, Pain Management, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast cancer starts in the breast but then spreads to other parts of the body. For example, it could spread to the bones or the lungs. It’s also referredRead More

Cancer medicine may help treat COVID-19 breathing problems

October 13, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaping, Pain Management, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, COVID-19

Early data from a small clinical study led by National Cancer Institute researchers found that a cancer medicine may help patients with trouble breathing caused by severe cases of COVID‑19.Read More

A different path to starting a family

October 8, 2020 | Physical Activity, Physical Activity, Skin Conditions, Physical Activity, Memory, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Stroke, Opioid Overdose, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Vaping, High-Risk Pregnancy, Breast Cancer, Pain Management, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaping, Pain Management, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, COVID-19, High-Risk Pregnancy

Mary Lanzara was 25 years old when her 20-year journey to motherhood began. The New Jersey native became pregnant six months after stopping birth control, which she had used toRead More