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Surgery May Help More People After Stroke

… Brain imaging advances are helping doctors better treat patients who have a stroke. The most common types of strokes are caused by a clot … can restore blood flow. Surgery to remove a blockage, called a thrombectomy, was approved for up to six hours after a stroke. A research team tested whether it could help for up to 16 …
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Weight Loss Helps Knee Arthritis

… of our study is that a weight loss of 20% or greater—double the previous standard—results in better clinical outcomes and is achievable without surgical or pharmacologic intervention,” says … at Wake Forest University. The researchers are planning to enroll three times as many people for their next study of pain reduction from diet and exercise. …
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Join the Fight Against Superbugs

… and healthy eating. Your second line of defense is using antibiotics properly. Don’t ask for antibiotics if your doctor doesn’t recommend them—they should only be taken when necessary. … Be sure to take them exactly as directed and finish all your medication, even if you feel better. We can win this fight with prevention, proper antibiotic use, and research. NIH is doing …
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How Research Works

… advance builds on past discoveries. This process can take a long time. But the end result is a better understanding of the world around us. In general, the scientific process follows many …
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Life With Low Vision

… damages the eye’s optic nerve, can also cause untreatable vision loss. Eye doctors can check for low vision during an eye exam. They’ll give you drops to widen, or dilate, your pupil. This … you may find that brighter lights help. Wearing anti-glare sunglasses may also help you see better. A vision rehabilitation specialist can show you how to use technologies and magnifying …
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Monkeypox: What You Should Know

… feet, or face. Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk for infection. The virus usually spreads by three main routes: by touching a rash or body fluid … viruses are now being tested or used to treat monkeypox. NIH continues to support research to better understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent this disease. Learn more about monkeypox . …
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COVID-19 Disrupts Gut Microbes

… “Now that we have uncovered the source of this bacterial imbalance, physicians can better identify those coronavirus patients most at risk of a secondary bloodstream infection,” …
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Bivalent Boosters Block Severe COVID-19

… research showed that the bivalent boosters were safe. A new study found that they’re also better than the original booster at reducing the risk of severe disease. Scientists looked at … boosters. “The increased effectiveness found in this study demonstrates why it’s important for people to protect themselves with the updated booster, even if they had already gotten the …
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A Well-Aged Mind

… your cognitive health—the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is important for your overall well-being. Many things influence cognitive health. Your genes, lifestyle, and … as you age. “Cognitive activity, physical activity, and social engagement are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adulthood,” Boyle explains. Managing your health conditions …
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Dejunking Your Diet

… goals even harder. Eating too much of them may lead to weight gain and increase your risk for certain diseases, like cancer, diabetes, and obesity. … What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? … … and it doesn’t take much time or effort or skill to prepare them.” Hall hopes that a better understanding of what’s causing increased calorie consumption can help guide how such …