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… over time. About 5% of women experienced high levels of depressive symptoms that stayed high for three years. Women who had a previously diagnosed mood disorder were the most likely to have … says NIH scientist Dr. Diane Putnick, who led the study. “These long-term data are key to improving our understanding of mom’s mental health.” …

… 93. In contrast, if she didn’t have any of these habits, she would live on average to age 79. For a 50-year-old man, the average lifespan was about 88 years old with healthy behaviors and … without. “This study underscores the importance of following healthy lifestyle habits for improving longevity in the U.S. population,” says Dr. Frank B. Hu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of …

… or probiotic, in their gut may be less likely to have harmful “staph” germs. Staph is short for … Staphylococcus aureus … . It’s a very common germ. Staph usually doesn’t cause problems. … staph didn’t grow in the gut. “Probiotics frequently are recommended as dietary supplements to improve digestive health,” says Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of …

… larynx, or voice box. Many voice issues resolve on their own over time. Most difficulties can improve by treating the underlying cause. Surgery or behavioral treatments are sometimes needed. …

… retinal vein blockages. Participants received an injection with an anti-VEGF drug once a month for at least six months. After one year, participants continued treatments at their doctor’s … Some switched their patients to the other anti-VEGF drug. After five years, many showed improvement in the sharpness of their vision compared with the start of the study. Both drugs had …

… serious infections in hospitals and other health care settings. Scientists have been looking for new ways to kill drug-resistant bacteria. One idea has been to use bacteriophages, also … kill the bacteria he was infected with. The man then received treatment with these phages for over a year. His infection eventually disappeared, and he was able to have a lung transplant. … they treated 19 other patients with the phages. In total, eleven of the patients’ infections improved or went away. Four patients saw no benefit. The results from the other five weren’t …

… Abaci of Columbia University, who led the study. “They would dramatically minimize the need for stitches, reduce the length of surgeries, and improve the look of repaired skin.” …

… —is supported by NIH research. It’s a flexible and balanced eating plan designed to improve the health of your heart, especially if you have high blood pressure (hypertension). …

… A study found that the drug teplizumab helped people at risk for type 1 diabetes. The drug delayed the average time to the start of the disease. Some who were … sugar. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells, where it’s used for energy. If not well managed, type 1 diabetes can cause serious health complications. It’s … during the study. In contrast, 22% of the placebo group did not develop it. Insulin production improved in people given the drug. The results suggest that a single course of the drug may have …

… cause of death in the United States. There’s a simple breathing test, called spirometry, for COPD. It’s fast and painless. You take a deep breath and blow as hard as you can into a tube … is. Health care providers who specialize in lung rehab can work with you to help you breathe better and stay more active. Learn more about COPD, and watch a video that shows how the airways …