Stroke: What you need to know
[Introduction] A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to the brain. A person’s brain cells start to die within a few minutes because they can’t get the oxygen and nutrientsRead More
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Why Alcohol-Use Research is More Important than Ever
George Koob, Ph.D. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects roughly 15 million people in the U.S. People with the condition may drink in ways that are compulsive and uncontrollable, leadingRead More
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Teen vaping research is a priority as marijuana and nicotine use surge
[Introduction] Vaping has led to a dramatic rise in nicotine and marijuana use among young people in recent years. Marijuana vaping among 12th graders, for instance, nearly doubled from 2018Read More
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A personal approach to stroke treatment
[Introduction] Gregory Symko, D.C., is a chiropractor who specializes in helping people with brain issues related to stroke. He helps them improve their hand-eye coordination and balance issues, working withRead More
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How fashion designer Liz Lange beat cervical cancer
Designer Liz Lange helped reinvent maternity fashion, bringing more style and versatility to clothing for pregnant women. But in addition to building her business and brand, Lange faced another majorRead More
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Asthma medicine may not be one size fits all
The symptoms are all too familiar for parents of kids with asthma: coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. About 6 million kids in the U.S. have asthma, which may make itRead More
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Lyme disease: What you need to know
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, also called a deer tick.Read More
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New HPV test brings screening to your doorstep
Important research by investigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and beyond has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent cervical cancer, which is caused by HPV.Read More
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Older Hispanic adults may be more prone to frailty
Pain is one of the most common and expensive health problems in the U.S. In older adults, chronic pain can lead to frailty. This can mean anything from unintentional weightRead More
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The hidden epidemic of prediabetes
You could have prediabetes and not even know it. More than one in three adult Americans—approximately 88 million—have the condition, but 90% don’t realize it. Recent research by the Centers for Disease ControlRead More
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On the front lines against Lyme disease
[Introduction] Blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks, are tiny. But the problems they cause, like Lyme disease, can be big. Most humans are infected through the bites of immature deer ticksRead More
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HPV and cervical cancer: What you need to know
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and there are more than 200 strains of it. Forty of those are known as high-risk HPV,Read More
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3 key research highlights from NIH’s diabetes branch
Can taking a daily vitamin D supplement prevent diabetes? Which is better for lowering your risk of diabetes: lifestyle changes or just medication? Is diabetes harder to treat if you’reRead More
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Viola Davis on confronting prediabetes and becoming her own health advocate
Acclaimed actress and producer Viola Davis is a true triple threat as a performer. Her work has won her the rare triple crown of acting—an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a TonyRead More
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New options for treating type 2 diabetes in kids and teens
Helping kids with diabetes is a passion for National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical researcher Stephanie Chung, M.B.B.S. You can hear it in her voice when she talks about “myRead More
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What triggers seasonal allergies?
Ah, spring. It’s the time of year when the cold starts to wane, and trees and flowers blossom. But if you’re one of the many people who suffer from seasonalRead More
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Cervical cancer survivor urges young people to get HPV vaccine
[Introduction] Think of someone you know who loves to laugh and can make everyone around them laugh. Now, imagine that person is unable to laugh like they used to. That’s whatRead More
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Turning things around: An 18-year-old’s inspiring advice for managing type 2 diabetes
[Introduction] Chris Davenport is only 18, but he understands how hard it can be to improve your health when you’re also trying to deal with other tough challenges in yourRead More
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A visual guide to 6 conditions that cause skin discoloration
Vitiligo is not the only disease that causes skin to change color. Here are a few conditions and what they look like, including vitiligo. Is it Vitiligo or something else?Read More
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Investigating bone marrow transplants: A cure for some sickle cell disease patients
[Introduction] Sickle cell disease (SCD) specialists have performed bone marrow transplants in children since the 1990s. This procedure is the only cure for SCD to date. NIH MedlinePlus magazine spokeRead More
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Why Jordin Sparks wants more people to talk about sickle cell disease
“We need to end the stigma that can come with sickle cell disease. No one should feel alienated because they are in pain.” – Jordin Sparks [Introduction] Multiplatinum recording artistRead More
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From Africa to the U.S.: A young woman’s search for sickle cell disease treatment
[Introduction] “I can’t describe the pain,” says Yinka. “I had it everywhere in my body—my chest, my back, my face, and even in my fingernails.” Yinka is a 37-year-old secondRead More
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Treating sickle cell disease in children around the world
Russell E. Ware, M.D., Ph.D., had been researching sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. for about 10 years when he decided to go to the Middle East to betterRead More
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Updates from NIH’s sickle cell disease scientists
[Introduction] Many people with sickle cell disease (SCD) are healthier and living longer thanks in part to research led and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Recent effortsRead More
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Rethinking 10,000 steps
If you have a fitness tracker or use your smartwatch to count your steps, you might be tracking a goal of walking 10,000 steps a day. But is that manyRead More
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