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 2018 toRead More
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 with theirRead More
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
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
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
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 ticks calledRead More
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
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
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 what itRead More
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
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 spoke withRead More
“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 Multiplatinum recording artist JordinRead More
“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 second gradeRead More
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
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 efforts haveRead More
The measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine is one of the most effective around. It is 97% effective against the viruses when two doses are given. But Diane Griffin, M.D., Ph.D.,Read More
In 2000, measles had all but stopped spreading in the U.S. That’s because vaccination rates were high enough to keep people from getting the disease. When enough of the communityRead More
Measles is a highly contagious disease, meaning it spreads easily. The trademark symptom is a blotchy, red rash. Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up toRead More
More than 1 million people in the U.S. live with melanoma, a type of skin cancer. While there is no cure for melanoma, there are ways to treat it ifRead More
In 2006, architect Eric Ward had a mole examined on his face by a dermatologist, or doctor who treats the skin. At the time, he was told the mole wasRead More
Lean red meat in moderation is a great source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. But too much red meat can negatively affect our health. If you do indulge,Read More
Emmy award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell has spent decades reporting on major events on national TV networks. The “CBS This Morning” anchor and soon-to-be “CBS Evening News” anchor also wears anotherRead More
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. It’s also largely preventable. Here is information from the National Cancer Institute about common risk factors and typesRead More
In May 2012, 22-year-old new college graduate Heather Quintal was excited to begin a career at an accounting firm in Boston. But two weeks after graduation, before starting her job,Read More
Brushing your teeth may not be the most fun part of your daily routine, but it pays off, especially as you age. Combined with regular visits to the dentist, brushingRead More