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Could genetic screening help catch ovarian cancer earlier?
Scientists like Christina Annunziata, M.D., Ph.D., at the Center for Cancer Research and others at the National Cancer...
Ovarian Cancer
By the numbers: Ovarian cancer
Up to 25% of ovarian cancers result from inherited mutations in certain genes. Using birth control pills for five or more...
Ovarian Cancer
3 types of ovarian cancer, explained
All ovarian cancers involve one or both ovaries, or in the nearby tissue that covers organs in the abdomen (belly...
Ovarian Cancer
275-plus medical tests explained: From ADHD to Zika
Have you ever wondered why your doctor or your child's doctor ordered a certain blood test? Are you curious...
Laboratory Testing
Ovarian cancer immunotherapies show promise
Christina Annunziata, M.D., Ph.D., has dedicated most of her career to studying ovarian cancer with the aim of...
Ovarian Cancer
Sports injury? Finding a specialist can improve recovery
Many children and young athletes rival grown-ups with their skill and strength in the sports they play competitively. That makes...
Kids Sports Injuries
How to support kids with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be difficult for children to live with. That's why it is important for parents...
Juvenile Arthritis
Fast facts about hypothyroidism
Nearly 5% of Americans over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism. It is most common in women. Hashimoto's disease is a...
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism: What’s the difference?
Hypothyroidism (or underactive thyroid) When your thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone May cause weight gain, constipation, slowed...
Hypothyroidism
4 tips for keeping young athletes safe
To prevent sports injuries, kids need to get plenty of rest, play a variety of sports, and follow the rules...
Kids Sports Injuries
Hypothyroidism research: A long-term effort
Hypothyroidism can be a complicated disease on its own and require daily medication in most cases and surgery in more...
Hypothyroidism
5 questions for NIH’s Dr. Marie A. Bernard
Formerly with the National Institute on Aging, Marie A. Bernard, M.D., transitioned to the role of chief officer for...
NIH Research
Small patch can diagnose cystic fibrosis earlier
Early diagnosis for cystic fibrosis (CF) can make a big difference in improving the quality of life for people with...
Cystic Fibrosis
New research strives to understand juvenile arthritis
In addition to researching joint and bone health in young athletes, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin...
Juvenile Arthritis
Triathlete on winning the cancer race
In 2018, Leslie Heffernan, then 58, was training for a triathlon. The Massachusetts resident has always been active and ran, swam, and...
Ovarian Cancer
How to help someone who is having a seizure
If a person is having a seizure, it's important to know how to help. Some signs of seizure, according...
Epilepsy
How to protect your family from COVID-19
Though most children and teenagers have had less severe cases of COVID-19 compared with adults, they can still get sick...
COVID-19 Vaccines
New drug may slow or prevent type 1 diabetes
A recent study has found that a drug may delay the start of type 1 diabetes in people who are high...
Type 1 Diabetes
One family’s journey to find epilepsy answers
As an infant, Kai Johnson struggled to reach developmental milestones on time. He sat up and crawled late, and he...
Epilepsy
Why the internet can’t diagnose your thyroid problem
Nearly five out of 100 Americans over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Because the condition is common,...
Hypothyroidism
How do seizures affect the brain?
Of the roughly 3 million people with epilepsy in the U.S., about 30% still have seizures despite being on medication. That...
Epilepsy
Ali Palmer’s new perspective on beauty
Ali Palmer has always been active. She has a small, athletic build and even worked at a fitness studio during...
Hypothyroidism
Eat fruit and vegetables, live longer
Most of us know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for our health. But a new study from the...
Nutrition
Understanding different kinds of seizures
How do you know if someone is having a seizure? It's not always obvious, and symptoms can vary widely....
Epilepsy
Fashion icon Camila Coelho gets real about epilepsy diagnosis
Camila Coelho is among today's most influential voices in social media with millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and...
Epilepsy
Skin cancer diagnosis highlights importance of annual checks
Judy Congdon is fair skinned, light eyed, and freckles easily. Those qualities alone are risk factors for many types of...
Skin Cancer
Data guides health discovery: An interview with NLM Director Patricia Flatley Brennan
Patricia Flatley Brennan, R.N., Ph.D., leads the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of...
COVID-19