Anesthesia | Mental health | TB vaccine | Dementia | Sports & your eyes

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

 

A Closer Look at Anesthesia

A woman undergoing anesthesia.

Learn about “going under” and the advances that are making it safer. (From NIH News in Health)


Taking Control of Your Mental Health

A smiling man with his eyes closed.

Don’t wait for your health care provider to ask about your mental health. Use these tips to start the conversation. (From NIH’s NIMH)


Old TB Vaccine May Work Better When Delivered Intravenously

An image of PET-CT lung scans.

Delivering the only approved tuberculosis vaccine intravenously greatly enhanced its ability to protect rhesus monkeys from infection. (From NIH Research Matters)


Tips for Living Alone with Early-Stage Dementia

A senior man riding a public bus.

Get the skinny on what you can do to help cope with changes in memory and thinking, stay active, and prepare for the future. (From NIH’s NIA)


Sports and Your Eyes

Two young girls playing lacrosse and wearing protective eyewear.

Sports-related eye injuries are serious. See what you can do to protect yourself. (From NIH’s NEI)