SARS-CoV-2: Up close
Last updated on October 9th, 2021 at 02:22 am The genetic blueprint material for SARS-CoV-2 is called RNA (yellow spirals). The RNA contains information to specify the amino acids thatRead More
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Your COVID-19 Glossary
Last updated on August 23rd, 2021 at 09:14 am Here’s a list of health terms to help you navigate the latest COVID-19 research and updates. Efficacy: How well something, likeRead More
9 tips to address COVID-19 at work
Last updated on August 23rd, 2021 at 09:14 am Heading back to your workplace soon? Here are some tips from the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease ControlRead More
Antibodies offer clues about severe COVID-19 cases in children, adults
Last updated on August 23rd, 2021 at 09:14 am The majority of children who get COVID-19 have mild disease. But a small percentage develop a serious complication called severe multisystemRead More
Pandemic fear: Young adults with past childhood anxiety at greater risk
Last updated on August 23rd, 2021 at 09:14 am Could a child’s personality hold clues to how well they will handle stressful events as a young adult? A recent studyRead More
The latest in NIH COVID-19 treatment research
Last updated on August 23rd, 2021 at 09:14 am Susan Baker, Ph.D. Though the COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool in stopping the spread of the virus, treatments are stillRead More
NIH’s CEAL initiative: Combating misinformation during COVID-19
Last updated on August 23rd, 2021 at 09:14 am Racial and ethnic minority communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, meaning they have been hit harder by theRead More
The COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
Last updated on August 13th, 2021 at 04:07 pm Vaccines work by teaching your body’s immune system to recognize and fight back against germs, such as a virus, that canRead More
Data guides health discovery: An interview with NLM Director Patricia Flatley Brennan
Last updated on August 13th, 2021 at 04:07 pm Patricia Flatley Brennan, R.N., Ph.D., leads the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NLM’sRead More
NIH ramps up testing for at-risk populations
Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 11:50 am Monica Webb Hooper, Ph.D. As the U.S. continues to battle COVID-19, some communities have faced more difficulties than others. This isRead More
5 questions about Long COVID
Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 11:50 am Anyone who has had COVID-19 can get Long COVID, regardless of age or prior health conditions. While most people with COVID-19Read More
NIH’s Dr. Fauci on the COVID-19 battle
Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 11:50 am Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is no stranger to pandemics orRead More
New study finds another good reason to wear a mask
Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 11:50 am We know that when we wear a face mask, we protect ourselves and others from the virus that causes COVID-19. ARead More
Research is the key: Insights from NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins
Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 11:50 am Since the first news of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, surfaced, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spearheaded researchRead More
NIH recognizes its COVID-19 heroes
Last updated on August 6th, 2021 at 11:50 am Welcome to the NIH MedlinePlus magazine website! Written with health consumers in mind, the magazine shares emerging research and health updatesRead 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
Cancer medicine may help treat COVID-19 breathing problems
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
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
NIH collaborates on national limb loss registry
Limb loss is an important medical issue, especially for U.S. military service members. Now the first national database on limb loss is planning to open in 2020—with help from NIH.Read More
Tips for staying healthy and safe this summer
Last updated on July 13th, 2021 at 09:14 am MedlinePlus and NIH offer lots of information online to help. We’ve summarized some helpful highlights to get you started. Sun ExposureRead More
Invest in Your Health: Cover Up! Head to Toe Personal Protective Equipment
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Pregnant Women may want to avoid air pollution in days before delivery
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Asthma: What you need to know
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