Beat the Heat with Technology!
In the Summers of long ago, farmers and ranchers would schedule the day’s work based on the meteorologist predicted air temperature and humidity levels. Today, planning outdoor work activities canRead More
Category Archives: Hazards
UV Awareness
Co-written by Charlotte Halverson and Carey Portell Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and is related to repeated exposure to the sun, which causes damagingRead More
Pesticide Safety Awareness
Spring is here, which means that the growing season is beginning. As such, people will be using pesticides to protect their crops and prevent weeds. There is a risk ofRead More
COVID -19 Vaccine for Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the FDA, and the CDC are recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Research studies have shown the risk of complications from a viral infection, especiallyRead More
Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Do you know what Alpha-gal syndrome is? Alpha-gal syndrome is a recently identified type of food allergy to red meat and other products made from mammals. In the United States,Read More
A Deadly Combination – Texting and Driving
We all understand the message “don’t text and drive.” But what does the message mean for Ag producers? General dangers exist operating farm equipment such as tractors, combines, farm trucks,Read More
COVID-19 Social Media Vaccine Confidence Toolkit
As part of the COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence efforts by CDC/NIOSH and Total Worker Health, AgriSafe staff worked on an IPA project directed at agricultural communities across the country. AgriSafe’s COVID-19Read 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
NIH’s Dr. Fauci on the COVID-19 battle
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is no stranger to pandemics or infectious diseases. He has served as NIAID’s director sinceRead More
New study finds another good reason to wear a mask
We know that when we wear a face mask, we protect ourselves and others from the virus that causes COVID-19. A new study supported by the National Institutes of HealthRead More
Research is the key: Insights from NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins
Since the first news of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, surfaced, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spearheaded research to help understand, treat, and protect people from theRead More
NIH recognizes its COVID-19 heroes
Welcome to the NIH MedlinePlus magazine website! Written with health consumers in mind, the magazine shares emerging research and health updates from the National Institutes of Health. I am honoredRead More
Online COVID-19 resources for you
General Find COVID-19 Vaccines Near You Community-Based Testing Sites for COVID-19 National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Trials The Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities NIHRead More
Could a cold teach your body to fight COVID-19?
The common cold is caused by viruses in the same family as those that cause COVID-19. Now, a recent study finds that immune cells from previous cold infections may helpRead More
6 ways to communicate better while you wear a mask
Social distancing and face masks are necessary for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But they can also make communication more difficult for the 37.5 million U.S. adults with hearing problems.Read More