sábado, 17 de octubre de 2015

Health Information - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Health Information - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Turning Discovery Into Health



HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS

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Diabetes: Am I at Risk?

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re at risk for developing diabetes, you should know that diabetes prevention is proven, possible, and powerful.
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Thinking About Your Thyroid

Thyroid trouble can cause a range of seemingly unrelated problems, including drastic changes to your weight, energy, digestion, or mood.
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Breast Cancer Basics

Learn about breast cancer prevention, screening, treatment options, statistics, and more.
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Sleep On It: How Snoozing Strengthens Memories

When you learn something new, the best way to remember it is to sleep on it. Discover what happens to memories in your brain while you sleep.

FEATURED TOOLS

Talking to Your Doctor — You can play an active role in your health care by talking to your doctor. Browse short videos on how to make the most of your medical appointment and learn tips that can help you have an open dialogue.

NIH Research News

Resources and tips about healthy living and wellness from across NIH, the nation’s medical research agency. To find more trusted health information from NIH, bookmark http://health.nih.gov.

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Tips to Make Healthier Food Choices

When it comes to deciding what to eat and feed our families, it can be easier than you might think to make smart, healthy choices. (From NIH News in Health)

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Bone Risks Linked to Genetic Variants

A large study led researchers to an unexpected gene that affects bone density and fracture risk. (From NIH Research Matters)

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Breast Cancer Basics

Learn about breast cancer prevention, screening, treatment options, statistics, and more. (From NIH's National Cancer Institute)

The Human Connectome.

Connecting the Brain's Wiring to Human Traits

Why do people often perceive the world so differently? Scientists look among the brain's trillions of nerve cell connections for answers. (From the NIH Director's Blog)

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Popular NIH Health Topics

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