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Did you know? Supplements and medications can interact in unexpected ways
Many of us take dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other products to boost our health. Since many supplements contain natural ingredients, it’s...
Dietary Supplements, Drug Reactions
What makes urine yellow? The answer lies in your gut
Ever wonder why urine is yellow or why skin looks yellow in people with jaundice? Scientists have known for more than a century that urobilin...
NIH Highlights, NIH Research
Of mice and medicine: Our favorite NIH research highlights from 2024
1. Could a new molecule prevent blood clots without increasing the risk of bleeding? Blood clots can form when substances in the blood clump together. If...
NIH Highlights, NIH Research
What’s the most effective way to prevent shingles? Getting vaccinated
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, often debilitating rash that affects roughly 1 million people each year. Fortunately, the current shingles vaccine, known...
Shingles, Immunization
What is palliative care? We asked a professional
People with serious or terminal illnesses have to make difficult choices. It can be hard to understand all the information they get from their doctors....
Palliative Care, Caregivers
Do you know your family health history?
Some people inherit heirlooms—jewelry, furniture, clothing, and other items—from their relatives. But there’s something even more valuable we all inherit: our health. Finding out what...
Genetic Testing
Osteoporosis: What you need to know
Did you know that our bones are living tissue? To keep them strong, our bodies break down old bone and replace them with new bone....
Osteoporosis
My mammogram was ‘abnormal’—what do I do next?
First, thank yourself for getting a mammogram! Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women in the United States, and a...
Breast Cancer
‘Nothing important went unsaid’
Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions. Then a cascade of medical...
Caregivers
Caring for yourself while caring for others
Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re not alone. According to the...
Caregivers
Advance care plan: A checklist for the future
Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd like to make if you...
Caregivers
End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan
When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can last from days to months,...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging
‘Look for joy and happiness in little things’
Steve Guttenberg has made audiences laugh and smile with his starring roles in hit comedies such as Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby....
Caregivers
Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place
Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.” Here are some things to...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health
