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How Research Works
… share their data and ideas with other scientists. Other experts can give new perspectives or point out problems. It’s natural to want answers. But it’s important not to draw conclusions …
Bullying Prevention
… to prevent bullying. Find out how to spot the signs and respond to bullying and cyberbullying. Visit today for the latest resources. …
Acupuncture Relieves Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
… older adults with chronic back pain. Acupuncture uses thin metal needles to stimulate specific points on the body. Studies have shown it can help with different types of pain. Researchers …
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
… symptoms early, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing alcohol use disorder. Visit “How Much Is Too Much?” to take a quiz to see if your habits are a cause for concern. If …
How to Find Alcohol Treatment
… an informed consumer when considering which alcohol treatment services are right for you. Visit alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov . …
Palliative Care For Serious Illness
… benefits of palliative care and resources on how to manage the symptoms of a serious illness. Visit MedlinePlus: Palliative Care Texts to learn how to sign up. The service is free, but …
Staying in the Hospital?
… Having a health problem can be scary. Add in a visit to the hospital, and it can become overwhelming. But there are things you can do to make … notes instead. Record information about tests, medications, and the providers that come to visit. Having this record can help prevent mistakes by allowing you to double-check information. …
Drug Allergies
… their chart end up staying in the hospital longer,” Khan says. “They require more outpatient visits, more emergency room visits, and there’s even a higher rate of death in those patients.” Some alternatives to …
Preventing Diabetes
… through healthy eating and physical activity. Their risk of getting diabetes dropped by nearly 60% compared to people who did not aim to make healthy changes. For those over age 60, the results were even more striking. Their risk of getting diabetes dropped by 71% when they …
Detecting Colorectal Cancer
… type of screening would be best for you. For more information on colorectal cancer screening, visit www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/screening-fact-sheet . …
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