Zebrafish | Sleep | Fentanyl Treatment | Sports Injuries | Alcohol Use

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

 

Fishing for Clues to Human Health

A group of zebrafish.

Fish and people are surprisingly similar in many ways. Discover why scientists around the world study zebrafish. (From NIH News in Health)


Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

A man sleeping in bed.

Sleep is essential for your physical and mental health. Learn about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of sleep deficiency. (From NIH’s NHLBI)


Buprenorphine Use in the Emergency Department Safe for People who use Fentanyl

Emergency workers pushing a patient down a hospital corridor.

Researchers found that buprenorphine can be safely started in the emergency department to treat withdrawal in people who use fentanyl. (From NIH Research Matters)


Sports Injuries

Two young adults playing soccer outdoors.

Find out what you can do to avoid injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. (From NIH’s NIAMS)


Signs That Alcohol is Causing Harm

A pensive senior woman reading papers.

Alcohol use disorder causes serious harm to a person’s life. See if you can recognize the signs of the disorder. (From NIH’s NIAAA)