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60 years of innovation: NICHD research through the years
Since 1962, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has helped save lives and improve...
Pregnancy
When migraine turns chronic
Migraine is a leading cause of disability in the United States. For a subset of people who have it, migraine...
Migraine
David L. Nash advocates for early detection after living with colon cancer
When David L. Nash isn’t sharing stories about his time as a Harlem Globetrotter or serving as the Education and...
Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi advocates vigilance after experiencing colorectal cancer
Author and historian Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D., has won many accolades. His book How to Be an Antiracist reached #1...
Colorectal Cancer
Calling out colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States, with 151,030 new...
Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Kristin Chenoweth wants to put migraine awareness center stage
Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth has thrilled audiences around the globe for decades. The Tony Award winner is perhaps best...
Migraine
Meet the Director: Bruce J. Tromberg, Ph.D., National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Bruce J. Tromberg, Ph.D., has been the Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) since...
Meet the Director
The brain and memory: Understanding how the brain thinks
Time flows continuously, so why do we remember events in chunks of time? Where does our brain determine when different...
Memory
Stay connected: Tips from the National Institute on Aging for combating social isolation and loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely in a busy supermarket or a crowded party? While we all feel lonely sometimes, social...
Healthy Aging
Live long, be well: Science-based tips for healthy aging
It’s a time to celebrate getting older, but caring for your body, mind, mental health, and relationships has health benefits...
Healthy Aging
10 common migraine triggers and how to cope with them
If you live with migraine, one of the best things that you can do is identify your personal triggers. You can’t...
Migraine
Migraine: What you need to know
Migraine is a neurological condition (meaning that it’s a disease of the nervous system) that is associated with severe headaches...
Migraine
How mosquitoes tell the difference between animal and human hosts (and why it matters)
Summertime means barbecues, pool days, and mosquitoes. Warm weather plus high humidity creates the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to thrive....
NIH Research
Meet the Director: Dr. Michael Chiang, National Eye Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI) Director Michael F. Chiang, M.D., started his position during a strange time: In November 2020, protests...
Meet the Director