Cancer Risk | Spanish COVID-19 Site | Heart Health | Opioid Addiction | Underage Drinking

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 02/11/2021 03:00 PM EST
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Thursday, February 11, 2021

 

Lowering Your Cancer Risk

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Find out what you can do to live a healthier life and lower your cancer risk.
(From NIH News in Health)

NIH Spanish COVID-19 Website

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The NIH’s new Spanish COVID-19 site features health information on testing, treatments, vaccines, clinical trials, and more. (From NIH’s Spanish Health Information Portal)

American Heart Month

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the risks, and how to protect your heart. (From NIH’s NHLBI)

Physician-Pharmacist Collaboration May Improve Care For Opioid Addiction

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In a pilot trial, a team approach to treating opioid use disorder that relies heavily on community pharmacists was effective and convenient. (From NIH Research Matters)

Underage Drinking

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Underage drinking poses a range of risks and negative consequences. Discover ways to help you protect the young adults in your life. (From NIH’s NIAAA)