National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Can bacteria in your gut make you want to exercise?
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy exercise while others find it unbearable? New research hints at a surprising...
NIH Research, Exercise
IBS: What you need to know
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a group of symptoms that occur together and cause pain in the abdomen. They...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Putting your best foot forward: Steps for happy, healthy feet
Our feet are mechanical wonders. They support the weight of our bodies and allow us to stand, balance, and move...
Foot Health
Type 1 diabetes: What you need to know
More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, which causes high blood sugar. Normally, your body produces insulin, a hormone that helps...
Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes
Eric Paslay doesn’t miss a note living with type 1 diabetes
Singer and songwriter Eric Paslay may have chosen a different career path than his original dream of pediatrics, but he’s...
Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes
Healthy Moments shares reliable information in quick bites
Getting the word out about science-based, healthy lifestyle tips is a challenge. People are short on time and bombarded with...
Health Information
Meet the Director: Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
How does an expert on blood diseases become the head of a “diabetes institute”? That’s a question Griffin P. Rodgers,...
Meet the Director, Diabetes
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...
Ovarian Cancer
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...
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...
HypothyroidismPersonal Story
Ali Palmer’s new perspective on beauty
Ali Palmer has always been active. She has a small, athletic build and even worked at a fitness studio during...
Hypothyroidism, Personal Story, Women
Turning things around: An 18-year-old’s inspiring advice for managing type 2 diabetes
Chris Davenport is only 18, but he understands how hard it can be to improve your health when you're also...
Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Personal Story