Stuttering | Coronavirus | Preterm birth | Vitiligo | Earplugs

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

 

Disrupted Speech

A young girl reading to her stuffed animal.

Stuttering affects more people than you might think. Find out what causes people to stutter. (From NIH News in Health)


Coronavirus

A scanning electron microscope image showing SARS-CoV-2 (yellow)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Updates and guidance about the current outbreak, including research, prevention and treatment. (From NIH’s NIAID and the CDC)


Low-dose Aspirin Reduces Preterm Birth Among First-time Mothers

A mother kissing her newborn on the forehead.

In a large trial, daily low-dose aspirin reduced the risk of preterm birth and early preterm birth among first-time mothers. (From NIH Research Matters)


Vitiligo

A smiling woman with vitiligo on her face, hands, arms, and chest.

Vitiligo is a disorder that causes patches of skin to become white. Learn more about this skin disorder. (From NIH’s NIAMS)


Hearing Protection: How to Use Earplugs

A closeup of a man holding a pre-molded earplug in front of his ear.

Discover the correct way to wear formable and pre-molded earplugs to prevent hearing loss. (From NIH’s NIDCD)