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Some dietary supplements can cause your medications to work differently.
January 09, 2025

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...

Dietary Supplements, Drug Reactions
Researchers knew that urobilin was what makes your urine yellow, but they hadn’t discovered the enzyme that was key to this chemical process.
January 03, 2025

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...

NIH Highlights, NIH Research
Adults ages 65 and older are at increased risk for RSV infection.
January 02, 2025

A new vaccine is here to protect you and your loved ones from RSV this winter

December and January are peak months for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. While anyone can get RSV, severe infections are...

Immunization, Infectious Diseases, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaccines
NIH supports thousands of studies on new treatments for common diseases.
December 19, 2024

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...

NIH Highlights, NIH Research
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