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Untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure in African Americans
Getting restful sleep is often hard. Sleep apnea can make it even harder. New NIH-supported research finds that African Americans...
Sleep Apnea
Red meat and the risk of heart disease
Lean red meat in moderation is a great source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. But too much red...
Heart Diseases
Study connects dots between vaginal birth, pelvic floor disorder
A recent NIH study found that women who gave birth through cesarean section (c-section) were at lower risk of developing...
Pelvic Floor Disorder
8 NIH research highlights
What did we learn in 2018 that could help your health this year or in the future? NIH-supported researchers worked on a...
NIH Research
A wearable blood pressure monitor may be in our future
More and more consumers are using health monitors they can wear. These wearables make it easier for patients to track...
Blood Pressure
Restoring beneficial gut bacteria in cancer patients
Could our own bacteria be helpful in cancer treatment? Maybe, say researchers sponsored in part by the National Institute of...
Cancer
High blood sugar during pregnancy increases chances of mother’s type 2 diabetes, child’s obesity
A mother's health during pregnancy can have a lasting impact on both her health and that of her child. ...
Diabetes
Keeping teens safe behind the wheel
A Recent NIH study found teens were more likely than older drivers to crash within the first three months of...
Teen Health
Bad sleeping patterns early in life may be linked to future health problems
Could adolescents who don’t get enough sleep be setting the stage for heart-related health risks later in life? That’s one...
Healthy Sleep
Most women with early-stage breast cancer don’t need chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is one of the cornerstones of modern day cancer treatment. But in some cases, it may not be essential...
Breast Cancer