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Want the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Scientists have found ways to prolong the healthy lifespans of worms, mice, and even monkeys. Their work has revealed exciting new clues about the biology of aging...

For surgeons, removing a tumor is a balancing act. Cut out too much and you risk removing healthy tissues that have important functions. Remove too little and you may leave behind cancer cells that could grow back into a tumor over time. NIH-funded researchers are developing new technologies to help surgeons determine exactly where tumors end and healthy tissue begins. Their ultimate goal is to make surgery for cancer patients safer and more effective.

Summer can be a bummer if outdoor fun is interrupted by the irritating buzz of mosquitoes. Their bites not only create itchy red bumps on your skin; they also carry the risk of disease.

You’ve probably heard of the thyroid gland, but do you know what it does? You might not give it a second thought unless something goes wrong. Thyroid trouble can cause a range of seemingly unrelated problems, including drastic changes to your weight, energy, digestion, or mood. Learn to recognize signs of thyroid disorder, so you can get treatment if needed.

Tratar de obtener un diagnóstico para una enfermedad desconcertante puede ser un proceso largo y frustrante. En el caso de enfermedades raras, dar con el diagnóstico puede llevar años. El Centro de Información sobre Enfermedades Genéticas y Raras (GARD por sus siglas en inglés) brinda información sobre miles de enfermedades raras, así como recursos para ayudar a dar con un diagnóstico y a encontrar los cuidados apropiados. Aprenda más sobre el GARD.