Disease Screenings | Autoimmune Diseases | Preeclampsia | Alcohol-Induced Blackouts | Heart Health Numbers

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 03/27/2025 07:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, March 27, 2025

 

An Ounce of Prevention

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Finding health problems early can help you start treatment or make helpful lifestyle changes as soon as possible. Find out which screening tests may be right for you. (From NIH News in Health)

Autoimmune Disease Awareness

A close-up of a man with a lupus malar rash (butterfly rash) on his face.

Learn about autoimmune diseases, which occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. (From NIH’s NIAMS)

Predicting Preeclampsia

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Researchers developed an approach that can predict preeclampsia in pregnant women as early as the first trimester by using blood samples. (From NIH Research Matters)

Alcohol-Induced Blackouts

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Alcohol-related blackouts are gaps in a person’s memory due to excess consumption of alcohol. Find out how to avoid these interrupted memories. (From NIH’s NIAAA)

Know and Control Your Heart Health Numbers

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Keep track of your exercise, your blood pressure, your weight, and your cholesterol numbers to help meet your heart health goals. (From NIH’s NHLBI)