Bullying | Sickle Cell Disease | Dementia | X-Rays | Family Health History

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 09/14/2023 03:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, September 14, 2023

 

Addressing Childhood Bullying

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Bullying can have lasting effects on children’s health. Learn about the warning signs of bullying and what you can do to help. (From NIH News in Health)

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

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Adopting a healthy lifestyle — including supporting mental and physical health — can help people with sickle cell disease manage pain and live better. (From NIH’s NHLBI)

Air Pollution Linked to Dementia Cases

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Higher levels of a type of air pollution called PM were linked to more dementia cases developing over time. (From NIH Research Matters)

X-Rays

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Medical X-rays are used to generate images of tissues and structures inside the body. Discover the many ways X-rays are used in research and clinical care. (From NIH’s NIBIB)

Family Health History

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Find out why it’s important for you and your loved ones to learn about your family's health history. (From NIH’s NHGRI)