By: NIH News in Health Have you ever had to get an X-ray, MRI, or other medical scan? Do you know what these tests involve? Or what they can do? Medical scans help doctors diagnose everything from head trauma to foot pain. There are many different types of imaging technologies. Each works differently. Some types […]
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Medical Scans Explained: A Look Inside the Body
December 30, 2019Published In: 2019
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Michigan teen who suffered vaping-related damage recovering after rare double lung transplant
December 23, 2019By: Read Sarah Schulte Bio, ABC7 Chicago “A teenager in the Detroit area is recovering after receiving a rare double lung transplant. Health officials say his lungs were damaged by vaping.” Read the full article.
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Vaping Dangers
December 16, 2019Published In: 2019
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The Effects of Marijuana on Your Body
December 9, 2019Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD Written by Ann Pietrangelo and Kristeen Cherney, Healthline Marijuana is made from the shredded and dried parts of the cannabis plant, including the flowers, seeds, leaves, and stems. It’s also known as pot, weed, hash, and dozens of other names. While many people smoke or vape it, you can also consume […]
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A Well-Aged Mind: Maintaining Your Cognitive Health
December 2, 2019By: NIH News in Health Getting older can bring many changes, both physically and mentally. Even when you’re healthy, your brain and body start slowing down. Maintaining your cognitive health—the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is important for your overall well-being. Many things influence cognitive health. Your genes, lifestyle, and environment can all impact […]
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Know When Antibiotics Help and When They Won’t
November 25, 2019IDPH 111819 Antibiotics
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Family Health Matters: How Twin Studies Can Help Everyone
By: NIH News in Health Have you ever met a set of identical twins? Did you have trouble telling them apart? Twins are similar in ways you can’t see, too. That makes twins a powerful tool for studying health and disease. Many health conditions run in families. If your parents or siblings have a disease, […]
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Illinois Now Reporting Fifth Illinois Resident Dies After Vaping Related Lung Injury
November 21, 2019Published In: 2019
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Teens and E-cigarettes
November 18, 2019Published In: 2019
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Identifying Key Characteristics of Chemicals that Harm Male and Female Reproduction
November 11, 2019By: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center developed and applied a “key characteristics” framework to help risk assessors better identify, organize, and summarize the potential reproductive health risks of different chemicals. By understanding specific events that lead to toxicity, they also […]
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