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NIH recently updated its Heroin Research Report, which provides an overview of heroin use and its consequences. The online report also describes treatment options for those struggling with addiction.

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If you or someone you know is considering knee replacement, a new resource can help you understand how it works, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect in recovery.

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You can play an active role in your health care by talking to your doctor. Clear and honest communication between you and your physician can help you both make smart choices about your health.

List of Registries Personal Stories For Parents and Children For Health Care Providers Resources for Trial Sites Educational Resources Glossary of Common Terms If You Have a Question In the News Taking a swing at Alzheimer’s disease Ollie Doolittle helps researchers learn more about the aging brain Ollie and Vernie Doolittle with their arms around each other. Ollie and Vernie Doolittle. 81-year-old Ollie still plays on three softball teams.(Photo credit: UC Davis Alzheimer’s Center) The bond between Ollie and Vernie Doolittle has endured though 60 years of marriage and military service during two wars. They still never go to bed angry (most of the time).

ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It’s also called Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS attacks motor neurons, the nerve cells responsible for regulating “voluntary” muscles that we’re aware of controlling, such as those in our arms, legs, and face. As these motor neurons degenerate or die, they stop sending signals to muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken and waste away.

Most people feel dizzy now and then. Kids, like adults, may occasionally feel lightheaded or unsteady. But if such feelings repeat or interfere with everyday life, it could be a sign of a balance disorder.

La salud oral es importante para las personas de todas las edades. Pero la simple rutina que usted aprendió de niño —cepillarse los dientes dos veces al día y usar hilo dental con regularidad— puede volverse más difícil a medida que envejece. En los adultos de 75 años o más, alrededor de 1 de cada 4 ha perdido todos sus dientes naturales, en buena medida debido a enfermedades de las encías y caries.

Cada día tomamos una multitud de decisiones. Al momento de elegir qué comer y cómo alimentar a nuestra familia, tomar decisiones saludables e inteligentes puede ser mucho más fácil de lo que se imagina. Solo requiere un poco de planificación.