AMD | Ticks | Parents’ Substance Abuse | Headaches | Heat & Alcohol

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 06/26/2025 07:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, June 26, 2025

 

Keep AMD Vision Loss In Check

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults in the U.S. Discover how to protect your eye health as you age. (From NIH News in Health)

Tick Bites

A female American dog tick on a green leaf.

Tickborne diseases occur worldwide, including your own backyard. Learn how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors. (From NIH’s NLM)

Millions of U.S. Kids Live With Parents With Substance Use Disorders

A sad young girl looking straight ahead while her parents argue in the background.

Almost 19 million U.S. children lived with at least one parent or primary caregiver who had a substance use disorder in 2023. (From NIH Research Matters)

Headaches

A man sitting in bed and holding his head in pain.

Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain. Learn how headaches are diagnosed and treated. (From NIH’s NINDS)

Heat and Alcohol

Two wooden chairs and an umbrella on the beach with palm trees hanging above.

Risky drinking and summer activities don’t mix. Find out how to stay safe in the heat this season. (From NIH’s NIAAA)