September 2021 Print this issue Who Influences Your Health? Do birds of a feather really flock together? The science says yes. People do tend to choose friends who are similar to them. You also become …
Read More »Your COVID-19 Glossary | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
Here’s a list of health terms to help you navigate the latest COVID-19 research and updates. Efficacy: How well something, like a vaccine or treatment, works in a clinical trial. Variant: A virus that has changed from its original version. A variant usually has a “mistake” in an amino acid, …
Read More »Funky Fingertips? | NIH News in Health
August 2021 Print this issue What Nails Say About Your Health Clues about your health could be right at your fingertips. Take a look at your nails. They could give insight about possible health concerns. …
Read More »Staying Safe From Sepsis | NIH News in Health
January 2021 Print this issue Preventing Infections and Improving Survival Your immune system is on patrol every day. It protects your body from bacteria, viruses, and other germs. But if something goes wrong, it can …
Read More »Feeling Stressed? | NIH News in Health
January 2021 Print this issue Ways to Improve Your Well-Being Have you been feeling more stressed than usual? Many people are during these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has many people feeling overwhelmed. Everyone feels …
Read More »