How Older People Can Head Off Dangerous Drug Interactions
Potentially serious drug interactions are a daily threat to older people who take multiple medications and supplements, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“Sixth sense” may be more than just a feeling
Unlocking the mysteries of our senses: An NIH Study shows that two young patients with a mutation in the...
At UN, global leaders commit to act on antimicrobial resistance
World leaders signalled an unprecedented level of attention to curb the spread of infections that are resistant to antimicrobial medicines, on September 21.
Latvia faces important challenges to improve the performance of its health system
Latvia has successfully consolidated its hospital sector and strengthened primary care since the financial crisis. But persistent barriers to accessing high quality care need to be removed, according to a new OECD report.
Early Introduction of Eggs, Peanuts May Cut Kids' Allergy Risk: Study
Obamacare Tied to Rise in Mammograms
Close Bond Between Kids, Parents Has Long-Term Health Benefits
Depression in early pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes, NIH study finds
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a two-way link between depression and gestational diabetes. Women who reported feeling depressed during the first two trimesters of pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to develop...
NIMH Funds 3 ‘Zero Suicide’ Grants
“Zero Suicide” is a commitment, a goal, and a campaign led by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and its partners – including NIMH. Recently, NIMH funded three new grants that support the Zero Suicide commitment to preventing...
More than 1 in 4 US adults over 50 do not engage in regular physical activity
Despite the many benefits of moderate physical activity, 31 million Americans (28 percent) age 50 years and older are inactive – that is, they are not physically active beyond the basic movements needed for daily life activities. This finding comes...
