Mindfulness | Sickle Cell Disease | Ear Infection Treatment | Osteoporosis | Lyme Disease

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

 

Mindfulness for Your Health

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Discover how mindfulness can boost your well-being and help you build healthier habits. (From NIH News in Health)

World Sickle Cell Day

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Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 Americans, many of whom are African American, and more than 20 million people worldwide. Raise awareness on
June 19th and beyond about this disease. (From NIH’s NHLBI)

Ear Tubes or Antibiotics for Repeat Infections in Children?

A young boy having his ear examined by a doctor with an otoscope.

A study found that placing tympanostomy tubes in young children did not reduce
the overall number of ear infections any more than oral antibiotic treatment.
(From NIH Research Matters)

Free Bilingual Booklet on Osteoporosis

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Order this illustrated booklet on osteoporosis in English or Spanish! The engaging story will help you and your loved ones learn tips for healthy bones. (From NIH’s NIAMS)

Lyme Disease

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Find out about the latest research and treatment for this tickborne disease.
(From NIH’s NIAID)