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About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, but many don’t realize it. High blood pressure is sometimes called a “silent killer,” because it usually has no warning signs, yet it can lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke. The good news is that high blood pressure, or hypertension, can often be prevented or treated.

You know that physical activity can help you live a longer, healthier life.

A change in season can brighten your days with vibrant new colors. But blooming flowers and falling leaves can usher in more than beautiful backdrops. Airborne substances that irritate your nose can blow in with the weather. When sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose suddenly appears, allergies may be to blame.

Un estudio sugiere que amamantar podría ayudar a las mujeres con antecedentes de diabetes gestacional a evitar el desarrollo de diabetes tipo 2 en el futuro.

Para cualquier persona con un trastorno de consumo de sustancias puede ser difícil dejar de consumir. Pero las mujeres enfrentan problemas específicos.

As you plan to write and submit an NIH application, it is important to know some important submission basics, such as what type of application will be needed (paper or electronic) and which forms are necessary, as well as links to contacts, important deadlines, a general timeline, and guidelines for tracking your application through the process. The following resources provide details on each of these elements:

Find out what selenium is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about selenium supplements.

Proper data management is crucial for maintaining scientific rigor and research integrity. Learn about best practices for scientific data management.

La tiroides produce la hormona tiroidea, que controla muchas de las actividades de tu cuerpo, incluso la velocidad en la que quemas calorías y cuán rápido late tu corazón. Las afecciones de la tiroides hacen que produzca demasiada o muy poca cantidad de la hormona. Dependiendo de la cantidad de hormonas que produzca la tiroides, ya sea mucha o poca, te puedes sentir activa o cansada o puedes subir o bajar de peso. Las mujeres son más propensas a desarrollar enfermedades de la tiroides en comparación con los hombres, especialmente después de un embarazo o luego de la menopausia.