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Stroke | Spanish health information | Healthy digestion | Prevent shingles | Celiac disease
National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 05/11/2017 03:00 PM EDT
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain
is interrupted. Know the symptoms so that you can call 9-1-1 and get help
immediately – for yourself or someone else. (From NIH’s NINDS)
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the
chickenpox virus. Adults over 60 can get the shingles vaccine to help prevent
the disease. (From NIHSeniorHealth)
People with celiac disease get sick when they consume
gluten, a substance in wheat. Researchers found that a virus may play a role in
the development of celiac disease. (From NIH Research Matters)
This bimonthly newsletter contains resources and tips about healthy living and wellness from across NIH, the nation’s medical research agency. To find more trusted health information from NIH, go to https://www.nih.gov/health-information.