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Sneezing less with CATNIP
Cat allergies affect millions of Americans. They bring a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including stuffy noses, sneezing, scratchy throats, watery, itchy eyes, and itchy rashes....
Allergy
What medications are used to treat ADHD?
If you or your child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be curious about medications for treating its symptoms. ADHD medications work best when...
ADHD
Exploring ADHD…with science!
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people worldwide. We know more about ADHD than we used to, but there’s still a lot left to...
NIH Research, ADHD
Understanding ADHD: What you need to know
Everyone has trouble sitting still or staying focused from time to time. But for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these challenges are part of...
ADHD
6 findings from the Sister Study you should know
Since 2003, the still ongoing Sister Study has followed more than 50,000 women from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to find causes of breast cancer. The study...
Breast Cancer
Voices of the Sister Study
For 20 years, the Sister Study has partnered with more than 50,000 women across the United States to learn about breast cancer risks. The participants are women...
Breast Cancer, Environmental Health
Big lessons from small creatures
For centuries, scientists have used small animal models to study everything from how genes work to how diseases develop. And these pint-sized creatures continue to...
NIH Research, Rare Diseases, Eye Disease
Anxiety: What you need to know
Anxiety is a natural part of life, and most of us experience it at some point. You might feel nervous, jittery, or on edge before...
Anxiety, Mental Health
4 types of common anxiety disorders
While anxiety disorders vary based on symptoms and triggers, they can all interfere with daily activities. Understanding the different types can help people recognize their...
Anxiety
Endometriosis under a microscope
Endometriosis is when cells from the lining of your uterus grow in other areas of your body. Some places they can grow are on or...
Endometriosis, Women's Health
Endometriosis: What you need to know
The uterus, or womb, is where a fetus grows in a person's body when they are pregnant. The uterus is lined with tissue known...
Endometriosis
Commonly prescribed antidepressants and how they work
Antidepressants are among the most searched-for medications online. But there is a lot of information out there to sift through. We've pulled together some...
Antidepressants, Mental Health
What we know—and still don’t know—about menopause
If you menstruate (have periods), menopause is when your menstrual cycle ends for 12 consecutive months. Aside from the reproductive system, menopause also affects heart and...
Menopause, Women's Health
Menopause: What you need to know
If you menstruate (have periods), menopause is when your menstrual cycle ends for 12 consecutive months. It is a natural stage of life that happens because...
Menopause, Women's Health
