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GARD Information Specialists can help you find information and resources for your rare disease.
August 06, 2024

Navigating a rare disease? The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center can help!

Millions of people in the United States live with a rare disease. While each individual disease may be uncommon, the...

Rare Diseases
In this online video, Adeline Chin describes her research on protein levels of children who have a rare autoimmune disorder.
March 08, 2023

Find out what our proteins can tell us about autoimmune diseases with NIH SciBites

NIH SciBites, a series of short videos from NIH's Intramural Research Program, explain complex science topics in ways that...

Autoimmune Disorders

Hear about fascinating biomedical questions and challenges and how NIH researchers are tackling them.
November 15, 2022

Curious about what happens at the largest biomedical research institution on earth?

The Intramural Research Program (IRP) is NIH’s internal research program and the largest biomedical research institution in the world. From...

NIH Research
NIH funding powers extramural research programs.
November 15, 2022

Powered by NIH: Extramural funding spotlight on Michigan

NIH funding powers research and programs that improve health and lead to new scientific findings. While intramural research happens within...

NIH Research

NIH funding powers extramural research programs.
August 24, 2022

Powered by NIH: Extramural funding spotlight on Ohio

NIH funding powers research and programs that improve health and lead to new scientific findings. While intramural research happens within...

NIH Research
Learn what the science says about yoga in the free downloadable e-book.
August 22, 2022

Yoga for Health: Learn about the science and practice of yoga

Curious about the effects of yoga on physical and mental well-being? Find out about the science of yoga with Yoga...


Improve your well-being with NIH’s Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits.
August 16, 2022

Become your healthiest self with NIH’s Wellness Toolkits

There’s a lot of information out there about the best ways to stay healthy, but health and wellness mean different...

Make the most of your exercise routine and eat a healthy and balanced diet.
August 15, 2022

Physical fitness and nutrition: Know your terms

Staying healthy includes exercising, eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, and caring for your overall well-being. Understanding these terms can...

Exercise

May 03, 2022

MedlinePlus healthy recipes: Bell pepper nachos

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Number of Servings: 8 Ingredients 4 bell peppers 1 cup salsa 2...

Healthy Recipes
April 14, 2022

Can you find your way around the National Institutes of Health?

A resource from the National Library of Medicine asks just that question. Developed as an activity for the 7th Annual...


Dr. Michael Collins (far left) and Dr. Alison Boyce (far right) spoke with patient community members about their experiences with FD/MAS. NIH Research

More than two decades of NIH research gives answers on a rare disease affecting bones, skin, and the endocrine system

Why do patients with fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright Syndrome break their bones so easily? Or hit puberty as early as infancy?...
Hot flashes and heart palpitations are possible symptoms of menopause. Menopause

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...
Back pain affects more than 25% of workers in the U.S. Low Back Pain

Why does your back hurt?

Identifying the cause of low back pain has become a frequent challenge for medical professionals. It is also what has...
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