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… nerves, and tissues in the face and head don’t form properly as a baby is growing in the womb. For example, cleft lip and palate is a birth defect that arises around the second or third month … speaking. Scientists are continuing to develop new surgical techniques to help patients speak better and improve how their faces look. Others are creating computer programs and artificial …

… of situations. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are just trying to get by each day. For people with chronic (long-term) health conditions—like diabetes and chronic kidney … help managing stress,” Rodgers says. “It’s always important to learn ways to lower stress and improve health.” Preparing for the unexpected will help you manage a chronic health condition … doesn’t erase the risk for getting other diseases. But each healthy day is a day closer to better treatments for diseases. NIH is making a coordinated effort to help advance research on …

… have fun without spending a lot of money. Moving more and sitting less can reduce your risk for many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, [qtip:osteoporosis|A disease in … and others have found that neighborhood features like access to public transportation, better bus shelters, and even murals in some neighborhoods seem to encourage more physical … and improve their environments to encourage more physical activity. Steps might include improving local parks, requesting safe and usable bike paths and sidewalks, or asking for more …

… weights, playing sports, and moving more can add years to your life. Physical activity can improve your health, mood, and energy levels. But sometimes, the inspiration to get moving may be … in person or online. There are even social media communities that provide social support for exercise. Social support can help people of all ages and abilities get more physical … in that much activity might seem challenging. “But really, any amount of physical activity is better than none,” says Dr. Laurie Friedman Donze, a clinical psychologist at NIH who oversees …

… by things like stress, allergies, or infections. But if you have lung symptoms that last for more than a few weeks, it’s important to talk to your doctor. These symptoms could indicate a … many chronic lung diseases. If they do develop, catching them and starting treatment early can improve your quality of life. Researchers are also testing better ways to identify and treat these conditions. … Blocked Air Flow … The most common types of …

… Food provides energy and nutrients that are essential for your health. These include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats (called macronutrients), and … working to learn more about how different nutrients affect the body. They’re also looking for better ways to personalize nutritional recommendations. … Finding Nutritious Foods … …

… They may have been put in a trance and told to do silly things. But hypnosis can be used for more than just show. It’s also being studied to treat certain health conditions. Medical hypnosis aims to improve health and wellness. It can help relax and focus your mind—and make you more open to new … a little,” Jensen says. “There are others whose lives can be completely turned around for the better with hypnotic treatments. Most people are somewhere in between.” …

… light on how viruses spread. During the pandemic, scientists learned that viruses can linger for a long time in the air. In fact, this may be the main way that many of them infect people. … our airways. This flow helps to clear out viruses. Studies also suggest that the flu spreads better at lower humidity. Dr. Seema Lakdawala, a flu researcher at Emory University, has found … are studying other ways to help lower the number of viruses in the air. These include improving building ventilation, air filtration, and even disinfecting the air with … …

… a bang to the brain. Each year, more than 2 million people in the U.S. visit an emergency room for a traumatic brain injury. Many others experience a blow to the head but never see a doctor. … and each impact can affect your brain differently, he explains. Doctors have become much better at diagnosing concussions over the last decade, says Dr. Christina Master, an NIH-funded …

… family history, pregnancy, menopause, weight, and smoking history—can affect your risk for developing a pelvic floor disorder. Dr. Donna Mazloomdoost, a pelvic floor specialist at NIH, … therapy, medications, medical devices, or surgery. NIH is funding studies to develop new and improved treatments. “Most of the game-changing recommendations have come from studies that the … benefit from it. Some conditions, however, may need more than just physical therapy to get better.” Pelvic floor physical therapy often begins with simple pelvic floor exercises. Some of …