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… active people get a genital infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, but most never know it. As a result, they might be spreading the virus to others … variety of cancers are caused by HPV infection,” says Dr. Douglas Lowy, a cancer researcher at NIH. “The most prominent is cervical cancer.” Cervical cancer is the fourth-deadliest cancer … vaccines are recommended for teen boys and girls not yet vaccinated, young women through age 26, and young men through age 21. The vaccines are also suggested for gay and bisexual men and …

… some limitations with your activities,” says Dr. Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo, an aging expert at NIH. Some muscle loss is expected with the natural aging process. But too much muscle loss can lead to mobility … prevent too much muscle loss and weakness as you age. Getting enough physical activity is key. In particular, Correa-de-Araujo says, “you need to have resistance training because this is going …

… lead to major findings relevant to human health and disease,” says Dr. Ann Rougvie, an expert in … C. elegans … biology at the University of Minnesota. Research on these common worms helped … lifespan, has helped shed light on processes like development and aging. Rougvie manages the NIH-supported … Caenorhabditis … Genetics Center. It houses over 26,000 genetically unique strains of … C. elegans … . Some strains are short and fat. Others can …

… affects about 1 out of every 5 kids. Carrying too much body fat can affect almost every system in your body. It can contribute to many long-term health problems. These include heart disease, … more at risk you are of developing related complications,” explains Dr. Stavroula Osganian, an NIH scientific advisor on childhood obesity. If you think your child has obesity, see their … explains Dr. Sarah Armstrong, a pediatrician at Duke University. “You need at least 26 hours of intensive face-to-face nutrition and physical activity guidance for a child over [a] …

… and make it hard to move through the world.” Your feet are surprisingly complex. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and a network of nerves and blood vessels. Your feet also have more than 100 … move around every day,” says Dr. Stephanie C. Wu, a podiatrist at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. “Our lowly feet have big responsibilities.” You can help your hard-working feet stay … of the body. But amputations are risky and can seriously affect quality of life. That’s why NIH is funding several research efforts to improve the treatment of diabetic foot problems and …

… or give you bad breath. It can also ruin your smile or even make you lose your teeth. The good news is that gum disease can be prevented with daily dental care. The problem begins with … gums that are red, swollen, tender or bleeding; painful chewing; and loose or sensitive teeth. In periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth and form “pockets” that become infected. … changes in women, certain medications and some illnesses like diabetes, cancer and AIDS. NIH-supported researchers are working to learn more about preventing and treating gum problems. …

… Deodorant. Makeup. Hair dye. Perfume and cologne. These and dozens of other products may be in your shower, gym bag, or medicine cabinet. But do you know what’s in them? Could any of their … effective before selling them, says Dr. Alexandra White, who studies chemicals and health at NIH. The exceptions are personal care products that treat or prevent health conditions. These … to predict short-term side effects from chemical exposures, including those in cosmetics. … Buyer Be Aware … Trying to keep potentially risky chemicals out of your daily life can help you …

… Looking for alcohol treatment can feel overwhelming. NIH’s Alcohol Treatment Navigator can help. It offers a three-step road map to find science-backed care that can raise your chance for success. You can search for alcohol treatment for yourself or a loved one. …

… from treatment for an alcohol problem, but most don’t get it. To make it easier to find help, NIH’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism developed the … NIAAA Alcohol Treatment … . You can use it to find help for yourself or a family member or friend. Alcohol use disorder is a health condition that can improve with treatment. But the same treatment path doesn’t work for everyone. Searching for the right treatment can be complicated. The navigator makes this complicated …