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Thursday, December 26, 2024

 

Preventing Food Poisoning

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Don’t let bad food spoil your celebrations this holiday season. Find out how to keep you and your loved ones safe from food poisoning. (From NIH News in Health)

Depression

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Get the facts about depression, including the types, signs, risk factors, and treatments available. (From NIH’s NIMH)

Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Dementia Risk

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Learn how reducing wildfire smoke exposure could potentially reduce the risk of dementia. (From NIH Research Matters)

Mammography

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Mammography is an imaging method used to spot breast cancer and other diseases. Read about this helpful tool, including when to ask a doctor about scheduling one. (From NIH’s NIBIB)

Ask A Scientist Video Series

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Why can’t you see colors well in the dark? Do fish have eyelids? Why does saltwater sting your eyes? Get answers to these questions and more in this collection of videos featuring NIH scientists. (From NIH’s NEI)