Blood Tests | Spanish Virtual Tour | Cognitive Impairment in American Indians | PTSD | Alzheimer’s Risk

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

 

Beyond Basic Blood Tests

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Blood can show what’s happening in your body. Discover how scientists are learning to use blood tests to detect more health conditions. (From NIH News in Health)

NIH Virtual Tour: Now in Spanish

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On the new Spanish-language NIH Virtual Tour, you can learn about NIH’s innovative approaches to researching the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cures of human diseases.

Cognitive Impairment Among Older American Indians

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Researchers found that more than half of older American Indians had some form of cognitive impairment, much higher than previous estimates. (From NIH Research Matters)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after a traumatic situation. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and current research. (From NIH’s NIMH)

Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

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Find out what factors could contribute to your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. (From NIH’s NIA)