Blood Vessels | Lung Cancer | Paralysis | Weather Extremes | Hepatitis

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 07/25/2024 07:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, July 25, 2024

 

When Blood Vessels Grow Awry

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Blood vessels allow blood to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When blood vessels form abnormally, they can cause serious problems. (From NIH’s News in Health)

Lung Cancer Screening

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Lung cancer screening can lower the risk of dying from lung cancer. Find out about tests to detect lung cancer and their potential benefits and harms. (From NIH’s NCI)

Research in Context: Movement After Paralysis

A man receiving physical therapy with a wheelchair in the foreground.

Learn how NIH-supported research is helping to restore movement to people living with paralysis so they can become more independent and improve their quality of life. (From NIH’s Research Matters)

Weather Extremes

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Discover how extreme temperatures affect the body and get tips on how to protect yourself during the summer and winter months. (From NIH’s NIEHS)

Hepatitis

A woman receiving a vaccination from a healthcare provider.

Hepatitis is an infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of hepatitis. (From NIH’s NIDDK)