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Your sense of smell helps you enjoy life. You may delight in the aromas of your favorite foods or the fragrance of flowers. Your sense of smell is also a warning system, alerting you to danger signals such as a gas leak, spoiled food, or a fire. Any loss in your sense of smell can have a negative effect on your quality of life. It can also be a sign of more serious health problems.

The extent of noise-related damage to your hearing depends on three factors: decibel level, distance, and time. Learn how loud noises can put children’s hearing at risk over time. 

American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, complex language that employs signs made by moving the hands combined with facial expressions and postures of the body. It is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and is one of several communication options used by people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Explains abnormal Pap test, HPV test, and Pap/HPV cotest results. Treatment and follow-up care for abnormal cervical cancer screening results including ASC-US, AGC, LSIL, ASC-H, HSIL, AIS. Learn about colposcopy, types of biopsies, CIN, and HPV vaccine.

NCI has embarked on the Exceptional Responders Initiative to understand the molecular underpinnings of exceptional responses to treatment, primarily via chemotherapy, in cancer patients.

Information to help people evaluate the source and credibility of health information that they find in print or online.

An NCI research article about individualized approaches that could help identify those at risk of breast cancer who need to be screened and testing screening intervals that are appropriate for each person’s level of risk.

COPD has no cure yet. However, you can take steps to manage your symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Steps include avoiding lung irritants, getting ongoing care, managing the disease and its symptoms, and preparing for emergencies.

You can take steps to prevent COPD before it starts. If you already have COPD, you can take steps to prevent complications and slow the progression of the disease.

COPD has no cure yet. However, lifestyle changes and treatments can help you feel better, stay more active, and slow the progress of the disease.