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Health Information | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Health Highlights

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The Benefits of Slumber

You may sacrifice sleep to fit everything into your days. But sleep affects both mental and physical health, and is vital to your well-being.

Sports Injuries

Learn the difference between a sprain and a strain, and find out what to do if you get injured.

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Fibromyalgia: A Puzzling and Painful Condition

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition marked by pain and fatigue. It can be hard to diagnose, but treatment can help.

Beyond Hangovers: Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health

Drinking too much — on a single occasion or over time — can take a serious toll on your health. Find out how alcohol can affect your brain, immune system, and other tissues.

Featured Tools

Gutcheck — Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but only about half of the people who should get screened do. Learn about your options to be screened for cancer of the colon and rectum.