Health Information | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Health Information | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Health Highlights

Health Benefits of Gardening

Explore how growing edible plants can be good for your health.

Tips for Happy Feet

Years of wear and tear, bad circulation, and wearing shoes that don't fit can be hard on your feet. Discover easy steps for foot care.

Dilated Eye Exams

Watch a video animation of a dilated eye exam, an important part of a check-up that lets an eye care professional view the inside of your eye.

Living with Arthritis

Browse information about different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and pain relief.

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NIH Clinical Research Trials and You — Learn about participating in clinical trials, which look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease, and are at the heart of all medical advances.

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 https://www.nih.gov/health-information.

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Zika and Beyond: Understanding Risks Why do people often perceive a new risk, such as Zika, to be more alarming than a routine risk that actually poses a greater threat? Dr. Anthony Fauci explains. (From NIH’s Office of the Director).

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Food Prep Tips Why is it okay for a steak to be pink in the middle, but not a hamburger? Learn how to keep foods safe at picnics, barbecues, and your own home. (From NIH’s National Institute on Aging)

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Reducing Weight Gain in Young Adults  Interventions that included frequent self-weighing helped 18- to 35-year olds prevent weight gain over an average of 3 years. (From NIH Research Matters)

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Living with Arthritis Explore information about different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and pain relief. (From NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

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Sex and Gender: How Being Male or Female Can Affect Your Health  Are you male or female? The answer to this seemingly simple question can have a major impact on your health. (From NIH News in Health)