Breaking bad habits | 2015 Highlights | BMI calculator | Cold weather risks | Pharmacogenomics FAQs

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Breaking Bad Habits: Why It’s So Hard to Change If you know something’s bad for you, why can’t you just stop? NIH-funded scientists have found clues to why bad habits are so difficult to kick. (From NIH News in Health)

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Halting Hypothermia: Cold Can Be Dangerous If your body temperature drops too low, it can lead to a serious condition known as hypothermia. Learn the signs of this cold-weather hazard. (From NIH News in Health)

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2015 Research Highlights Explore a collection of notable NIH-supported research accomplishments. Topics include blood pressure, cancer, Ebola, fat cells, and autoimmune disorders. (From NIH Research Matters)

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Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI) BMI is a useful measure of overweight and obesity that’s calculated from your height and weight. (From NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

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Pharmacogenomics FAQs Find out how your genes can play a role in how you respond to medicines—a field known as pharmacogenomics. (From NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences)