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Mindfulness Matters
… At some point in your life, someone probably told you: “Enjoy every moment. Life is short.” Maybe you’ve …
When Blood Vessels Grow Awry
… width. Blood pools in these enlarged capillaries. The walls can get stretched to the breaking point. Both AVMs and CCMs strain blood vessel walls, increasing the chance of the vessels …
Childhood Arthritis
… avoid the most severe effects of the condition, he explains. Fewer children get to the point where they need crutches or wheelchairs. Biologics can also help reduce the use of other …
Protect Yourself Against HPV
… all sexually active people get a genital infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, but most never know it. As a result, they might be spreading the virus to … vaccines are recommended for teen boys and girls not yet vaccinated, young women through age 26, and young men through age 21. The vaccines are also suggested for gay and bisexual men and …
Care and Connection
… something is wrong with them, even though feeling lonely happens to almost everyone at some point. NIH-funded researchers are looking into ways to help people break the cycle of loneliness. …
Feeling the Burn?
… gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). GERD affects around 20% of people in the U.S. at some point in their lives. “Reflux becomes GERD when the symptoms start to negatively affect someone’s …
Managing Multiple Sclerosis
… symptoms that can seem baffling. Without treatment, the disease can worsen to the point that you can’t write, speak, or walk. MS starts when the body’s [qtip:immune system|The …
The Fungus Among Us
… compounds these bacteria make don’t harm the animals they live in, they may be good starting points for creating new antifungal drugs. Andes’ team recently found one such compound in a …
Delving Into Devices
… with their kids. You can talk about what you like and don’t like about a show or ad. You can point out when and why you think something is false or misleading. This can help kids learn these …
Funky Fingertips?
… nail color are common. Yellow nails are often caused by nail fungus. In some cases, they can point to something more serious like lung disease. If you notice your nails have become mostly …
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