Flu and People with Asthma
AT A GLANCE Asthma is a lung disease that is caused by chronic inflammation of the airways. People with asthma are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication. Flu vaccination is especially important for people with asthma because they are at […]
The Benefits of Slumber
Why You Need a Good Night’s Sleep En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) We have so many demands on our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax. To fit everything in, we often sacrifice sleep. But sleep affects both mental and physical health. It’s vital to your well-being. Of […]
Clinical Guidance for Asthma, Other Respiratory Conditions, and/or Mold Allergy After a Severe Weather Event
PURPOSE This information is intended to complement, not replace, standard, guidelines-based medical care (e.g., ensuring patients are taking the appropriate medications correctly). Key Points Patients with asthma and other lung conditions should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled, even if they do not have an […]
Pet Dogs to the Rescue! Furry Friends Can Help Human Health
En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Dogs share our homes and environments. They grow up with us and grow old with us. And as they age, dogs tend to get many of the same health problems that we do—conditions like obesity, heart problems, cancer, and mental decline. Most of the genes found […]
Is It Flu, COVID-19, Allergies, or a Cold?
Staying Healthy This Winter En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Feeling sick can be especially concerning these days. Could your sniffles be caused by COVID-19? Or the flu? A cold? Or maybe allergies? Determining the cause of an illness can be tricky because many share some symptoms. They can leave you sniffling, […]
Antibody reduces allergic reactions to multiple foods in NIH clinical trial
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Drug can help protect kids with multiple food allergies during accidental exposure. A 16-week course of a monoclonal antibody, omalizumab, increased the amount of peanut, tree nuts, egg, milk and wheat that multi-food allergic children as young as 1 year could consume without an allergic reaction in a late-stage clinical trial. […]
Study Associates Frequent Digital Media Use in Teens with ADHD Symptoms
Posted on July 24th, 2018 by Dr. Francis Collins The rise of smart phones, tablets, and other mobile technologies has put digital media, quite literally, at the fingertips of today’s youth. Most teens now have ready access to a smartphone, with about half spending the majority of their waking hours texting, checking social media sites, […]
Respiratory Viruses and Older Adults
WHAT TO KNOW In addition to CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance, there are several specific considerations for people who are at higher risk for severe illness, including older adults. Overview As people get older, their immune systems do not work as well. Older adults are also more likely to have underlying health conditions. Most deaths from […]
Myocarditis
What is myocarditis? Myocarditis is a serious yet rare condition where inflammation develops in the myocardium, the middle muscular layer of the heart wall. Myocarditis can weaken the heart and its electrical system. As a result, the heart’s ability to pump blood is reduced. The condition may be acute and resolve quickly , or it […]
Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Symptoms
If these warning signs are present CALL 911 Heart Attack Symptoms CHEST DISCOMFORT Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER […]