Search Media Items

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.

Una cantidad cada vez mayor de personas que quieren ser padres recurren a los tratamientos de infertilidad para tener un bebé. Un nuevo estudio no encontró evidencia de que estos tratamientos causen algún tipo de retraso en el desarrollo. Los hallazgos pueden brindar cierta tranquilidad a los padres preocupados por los riesgos de salud a largo plazo de las terapias para la infertilidad.

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.

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.

Your sense of smell enriches your experience of the world around you. Different scents can change your mood, transport you back to a distant memory, and may even help you bond with loved ones...

Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma’s apple pie, and other holiday favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. But to feel your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. How can you avoid temptation when delicious foods and calories abound?....

Ever tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers an urge to eat more. Some people feel driven to keep eating to the point where the food’s no longer enjoyable. You know the resulting weight gain will harm your health. So why do you keep eating when it’s not in your best interest?

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Welcome to the NIH’s Financial Operations Website. On this page you will find the most recent information about NIH’s financial operations plans for the fiscal year, links to the financial management plans of NIH institutes and centers, and answers to frequently asked questions. We hope that you will find the information on this site helpful.

The majority of competing applications now require electronic application submission. The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to which you are applying will identify whether you must submit electronically or use paper submission. Note that paper submissions require use of the PHS 398 application form, while electronic submission requires the SF424 (R&R) application.