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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 and guardians to learn about...
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 common cause of hypothyroidism. When...
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 heart rate, dry skin and...
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 and regulations, says Miho Tanaka,...
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 serious cases. But many people...
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 scientific workforce diversity at the...
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 CF. It can also help...
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 Diseases (NIAMS) also studies specific...
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 biked in her spare time...
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 to the National Institute of...
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 and spread the disease to...
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 risk, such as people who...
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 had difficulty chewing and swallowing...
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, people often think they have...
Hypothyroidism
