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… Many types of accidents can cause 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 … they’re called “mild,” concussions should be taken seriously, explains Dr. Geoffrey Manley, an NIH-funded traumatic brain injury researcher at the University of California, San Francisco. Most …

… What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles … based, that allows you to meet your nutritional requirements, and that you can stick to in the long run,” says Dr. Holly Nicastro, an NIH nutrition research expert. “It’s not going to do you any good to follow a diet that has you …

… … Types of Diabetes … How people with diabetes manage their blood glucose levels depends, in part, on the type of diabetes they have. The most common are type 1, type 2, and gestational … a syringe or the help of an insulin pump,” explains Dr. Guillermo Arreaza-Rubín, who heads NIH’s Diabetes Technology Program. Any error in this management may lead to life-threatening … which is very low blood glucose. “Hypoglycemia is one of the main reasons people with type 1 visit hospital emergency rooms every day,” Arreaza-Rubín says. “It happens more frequently during …

… But there are many things you can do to reduce your risk. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the body. Normally, your cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When … … Cancer starts with damage to the [qtip: genes|Segments of DNA that contain instructions for building the molecules that make the body work.] that control the way cells function. Many … you age. “Fortunately, most cancers do not develop as a result of a single exposure,” explains NIH researcher Dr. Erikka Loftfield, who studies cancer prevention. “Typically, you don’t have …

… Many people start to feel pain and stiffness in their joints as they get older, often when they’re 45 to 50. It’s called arthritis, and it’s … of arthritis. They’ve also made significant strides in developing effective new treatments for many forms of the disease. What exactly is arthritis? “Arthr” means joint, and “itis” means … for certain immune system activity can confirm whether you have rheumatoid arthritis. The good news is that now there are medications not only to control pain and inflammation, but to actually …

… throw off your balance. These may include infection, stroke, or a tumor. Usually, a disruption in balance is temporary. But some things can cause long-term balance problems. So how do you know … to have things checked out,” says Dr. Michael Hoa, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at NIH. “Pay attention to things that aren’t normal for you.” You may feel like you’re moving, … get the right diagnosis and treatment on the first try, says Newman-Toker. You may need to visit another doctor or try different treatments before you feel better. … Finding What Works … …

… It’s always a good time to resolve to eat better, be more active, and lose weight. For the more than 2 out of 3 Americans who are either overweight or obese, there’s now a free, research-based tool to help you reach your goals: the NIH Body Weight Planner .   “A lot of people want to change their lifestyle to lose weight and … calorie and physical activity targets to achieve your goal and maintain it over time. “In the past, people have relied on simple rules of thumb, such as cutting 500 calories per day to …

… *Editor’s Note: The publications mentioned in this article are no longer available. Learn more about kidney failure on this website . Or contact healthinfo@niddk.nih.gov  or 1-800-860-8747 for more information about kidney health. … Your kidneys help keep you healthy by maintaining the …

… Good health means more than preventing and treating disease. It also means striving for well-being in all areas of your life. “Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits” provide simple ways to … and improve your relationships, emotional well-being, physical health, and surroundings. NIH has now released a Spanish version, “Su Versión Más Saludable: Herramientas de Bienestar.” …

… Skin, blood vessels, or other tissues may become hard or thick. Swelling or pain may arise in muscles and joints. NIH recently updated its “ Handout on Health ” about scleroderma, so you can learn more about … this unusual disorder. Scleroderma can occur in people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups. For unknown reasons, it’s more common in women than men. Scleroderma symptoms vary widely and are …