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With the stroke of a pen, President Ronald Reagan signed P.L. 100-553 into law on October 28, 1988, establishing the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) as a new institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Learn about the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and its 30 years of supporting discoveries in communication and sensory research.

A fact sheet that describes what is known about the relationship between pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, fertility treatment and the risk of cancer.

Talk to your doctor about your family health history of osteoporosis

She's your friend, sister, wife, mother, daughter, neighbor, or co-worker, and she has a story to tell. March is National Women's History Month and the 2015 theme is Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives. Women share their personal health journeys, challenges, and triumphs to help you better understand what you can do to improve your health.

This February celebrate African American History Month and Heart Health Month. Learn about how heart disease impacts African Americans, the Million Hearts initiative, and how to improve your heart health.

Higher prevalence of smoking among depressed patients, as well as the risk of depression in smokers, is well documented. The proportion of patients with a history of depression among those seeking intensive treatment of tobacco dependence is also high.

Knowing your family health history can be important for your health and your child’s health. Take time to collect this information and share it with your doctor and your child’s doctor.