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Migraine studies look at impact of lifestyle changes
Women are three times more likely than men to experience migraines. Much of this can be attributed to hormonal changes like pregnancy and menstruation. However,...
Migraine
A clinical trial and your caring heart mean everything to Terran and her family
When Terran, 14, passed out in school, an ambulance took her to the hospital. Scans revealed two large blood clots in her lungs and a large...
Cancer in Children
Pregnant during COVID-19? Tips to stay safe
Pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant people. Andrea Edlow, M.D., a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at...
COVID-19
Promoting healthy pregnancies
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is excited to work with the National Library of Medicine on NIH MedlinePlus magazine to...
Pregnancy
Allyson Felix is a champion for maternal health
Rigorous training and preparation has helped Allyson Felix win 11 Olympic medals, two of which she won this past summer at the Tokyo Olympics. She now...
Pregnancy
Could genetic screening help catch ovarian cancer earlier?
Scientists like Christina Annunziata, M.D., Ph.D., at the Center for Cancer Research and others at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are working hard...
Ovarian Cancer
By the numbers: Ovarian cancer
Up to 25% of ovarian cancers result from inherited mutations in certain genes. Using birth control pills for five or more years has been associated with...
Ovarian Cancer
3 types of ovarian cancer, explained
All ovarian cancers involve one or both ovaries, or in the nearby tissue that covers organs in the abdomen (belly area). There are three types...
Ovarian Cancer
275-plus medical tests explained: From ADHD to Zika
Have you ever wondered why your doctor or your child's doctor ordered a certain blood test? Are you curious about what your blood pressure...
Laboratory Testing
Ovarian cancer immunotherapies show promise
Christina Annunziata, M.D., Ph.D., has dedicated most of her career to studying ovarian cancer with the aim of discovering new treatments for women....
Ovarian Cancer
Sports injury? Finding a specialist can improve recovery
Many children and young athletes rival grown-ups with their skill and strength in the sports they play competitively. That makes it easy to forget how...
Kids Sports Injuries
How to support kids with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be difficult for children to live with. That's why it is important for parents and guardians to learn about...
Juvenile Arthritis
Fast facts about hypothyroidism
Nearly 5% of Americans over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism. It is most common in women. Hashimoto's disease is a common cause of hypothyroidism. When...
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism: What’s the difference?
Hypothyroidism (or underactive thyroid) When your thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone May cause weight gain, constipation, slowed heart rate, dry skin and...
Hypothyroidism
