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Managing Menopause

… U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating hot flashes. It works by acting on part of the brain that regulates temperature. “All of these treatments have been found to be helpful, so …
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Hidden Hazards

… many products, like car batteries. But it doesn’t belong in your body. It causes damage to the brain and nervous system. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children. There is no “safe” …
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Advances in Childhood Cancer

… are cancers that start in certain types of blood cells. Next most common are cancers of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. Lymphoma—another type of blood cancer—also occurs in kids and …
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Step It Up!

… Studies show that being active improves bone health for young children. It also improves brain function for older children. Experts recommend that kids ages six to 17 do one hour or more …
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Your Body’s Bugs

… Together, it’s called the human microbiome. “The microbiome is just as important as the brain, liver, kidney, or heart,” says Dr. Eugene Chang, who studies gut microbes at the …
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Addressing Childhood Obesity

… NIH-funded researchers are assessing how kids’ eating behaviors, genetics, environment, and brain structure contribute to weight gain. “If your child has a high BMI and needs their weight …
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Curbing Chronic Kidney Disease

… damage, too. “Advanced kidney disease just wears down the body, particularly the heart and brain,” Shlipak says. If you have a health condition that puts you at risk for CKD, talk with …
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Navigating Grief

… grief by taking care of themselves.” Sleep plays an important role in healing. It supports brain health and helps people process emotions and memories. Stahl’s research suggests that …
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Detecting Language Difficulties

… in families. But both genes and other factors are thought to play a role in changing how the brain develops. Building stronger language skills is key for kids with DLD. Scientists are …
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See, Hear, Speak

… eyes point in different directions, or if one eye produces a better image than the other. The brain starts to shut down signals from the weaker eye. Treatment encourages use of the weaker …