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Bones, Joints, and Muscles - NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Launched
Format: Magazine
Institute: National Library of Medicine (NLM)The latest and most authoritative medical and health care information from NIH is now available in a full-color magazine called NIH Medline Plus, based on the popular and comprehensive MedlinePlus Web site. The current issue features stories on arthritis, breast cancer, and other health subjects. More Next Steps
The magazine will be distributed free to health facilities and doctors’ offices all over the United States. You can read the magazine online at
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine.html.
You can get a free subscription or join the Friends of the NLM by downloading the form at www.fnlm.org/join.pdf and mailing it to the address included. You do not need to join or make a contribution in order to get a free subscription.
Cancers - Papers of Nobel Prize Winner Added to Web Site
Format: Web Site
Institute: National Library of Medicine (NLM)With his long-time collaborator, Dr. J. Michael Bishop, molecular biologist Dr. Harold Varmus developed a new theory of the origin of cancer, which holds that the disease arises from mutations in certain normal genes. For this discovery and others, the researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1989. Dr. Varmus also served as NIH director from 1995 to 1999. More Next Steps
You can read Dr. Varmus’ selected papers by visiting http://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/MV.
Visit the main Profiles in Science Web page at www.profiles.nlm.nih.gov to learn about other leaders in biomedical research and public health. - NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Launched
Format: Magazine
Institute: National Library of Medicine (NLM)The latest and most authoritative medical and health care information from NIH is now available in a full-color magazine called NIH Medline Plus, based on the popular and comprehensive MedlinePlus Web site. The current issue features stories on arthritis, breast cancer, and other health subjects. More Next Steps
The magazine will be distributed free to health facilities and doctors’ offices all over the United States. You can read the magazine online at
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine.html.
You can get a free subscription or join the Friends of the NLM by downloading the form at www.fnlm.org/join.pdf and mailing it to the address included. You do not need to join or make a contribution in order to get a free subscription.
Communication Disorders - Innovative Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s Featured in INSIDE
Format: Newsletter
Institute: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)More than 75 percent of individuals with Parkinson’s disease have voice and speech disorders. Yet historically, only three to four percent receive any type of speech therapy and an even smaller percentage are successful at improving their speech over the long run. You can read about an approach designed by an NIDCD grantee to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease gain control of their speech and improve their ability to communicate with others. More Next Steps
You can read the new issue of INSIDE by visiting www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/inside.
Community Outreach - January NIH News in Health
Format: Newsletter
Institute: Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL)The January issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now online at newsinhealth.nih.gov. More Next Steps
You can read the current issue of NIH News in Health online by visiting http://newsinhealth.nih.gov. At this site, you can view past issues and set up your own free e-mail subscription to NIH News in Health.
If you would like free print copies for display in a health facility, senior center, or library, contact the editor, Harrison Wein, at wein@od.nih.gov or (301) 435-7489.
The newsletter’s content is not copyrighted. If you are an editor who wishes to use NIH News in Health in your publication, please acknowledge NIH News in Health as the source and send copies of your publication to Dr. Wein.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - New Developments in Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Format: Newsletter
Institute: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an exciting area of medical research. You can learn more about the results of the latest research, current clinical trials around the country, and the tools and individuals making progress to enhance the public’s health in NCCAM’s quarterly newsletter. More Next Steps
The Fall 2006 issue of CAM at the NIH is available online at http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2006_fall.
You can also subscribe so that you don’t miss an issue by registering at www.nccaminfo.org/subscribenewsletter/addsubscriber.asp. - Paying for Treatment with Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)If you are using (or thinking about using) complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for a disease or condition, you might have questions about paying for treatment.
Paying for CAM Treatment, a new fact sheet from NCCAM, answers some frequently asked questions on this topic. This resource includes questions to ask your doctor, ideas about how to work with your insurance company for maximum assistance, and other sources of assistance. Next Steps
You can read Paying for CAM Treatment online by visiting www.nccam.nih.gov/health/financial.
Ear, Nose, and Throat - Innovative Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s Featured in INSIDE
Format: Newsletter
Institute: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)More than 75 percent of individuals with Parkinson’s disease have voice and speech disorders. Yet historically, only three to four percent receive any type of speech therapy and an even smaller percentage are successful at improving their speech over the long run. You can read about an approach designed by an NIDCD grantee to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease gain control of their speech and improve their ability to communicate with others. More Next Steps
You can read the new issue of INSIDE by visiting www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/inside.
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
Format: Web site and brochure
Institute: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)The average American only gains about one pound during the winter holiday season—but this extra weight accumulates through the years and could be a major contributor to obesity later in life. This finding runs contrary to the popular belief that most people gain from 5 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. More Next Steps
You can learn more about choosing a weight-loss program by visiting http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/choosing.htm.
You can order a hardcopy of the brochure from http://win.niddk.nih.gov/order/orderpub.htm. - Celebrate the Beauty of Youth: Fact Sheet on Weight Loss
Format: Web site and brochure
Institute: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Want to feel better, look better, and have more energy? Moving more and eating better is the best place to start. Being physically active and making smart food choices make good health easy. But that is not the only reason to move more and eat better. More Next Steps
To learn more, visit http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/celebrate.htm.
You can also order a hardcopy of any of the publications from Sisters Together from http://win.niddk.nih.gov/order/orderpub.htm. - Keep the Beat of a Healthy Heart in 2007
Format: Calendar
Institute: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)If you made a New Year’s resolution to eat better and exercise more, we have just the tool to keep you on track. A new wall calendar celebrates healthy eating and increased physical activity, and it’s perfect for people just starting a healthier lifestyle and for those already maintaining one. More Next Steps
The cost of the 12-month, full-color calendar is currently just $8, and shipping is $3 for a single copy. Quantity discounts are available, and the calendars can be customized for your organization.
Check out the calendar online at http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/ktbcalendar or place your order at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=07-5721. For more information, call the NHLBI Information Center at (301) 592-8573.
Genetics/Birth Defects - Web Site Provides New Parents with Information on Genetic Screening
Format: Web Site
Institute: National Library of Medicine (NLM)All states screen newborns for certain genetic disorders. Fortunately, most babies receive a clean bill of health when tested. However, when test results show that a baby has a health defect, early diagnosis and treatment can make the difference between lifelong disabilities and optimal development. More Next Steps
Visit the Web site at http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov for answers to your questions about genetic screening and conditions.
Heart and Circulation - Keep the Beat of a Healthy Heart in 2007
Format: Calendar
Institute: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)If you made a New Year’s resolution to eat better and exercise more, we have just the tool to keep you on track. A new wall calendar celebrates healthy eating and increased physical activity, and it’s perfect for people just starting a healthier lifestyle and for those already maintaining one. More Next Steps
The cost of the 12-month, full-color calendar is currently just $8, and shipping is $3 for a single copy. Quantity discounts are available, and the calendars can be customized for your organization.
Check out the calendar online at http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/ktbcalendar or place your order at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=07-5721. For more information, call the NHLBI Information Center at (301) 592-8573.
Infectious Diseases - Between November and March, Watch Out for the Flu
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection that can “knock you off your feet.” It can give you body aches, chills, cough, fever, headache, sore throat, and/or stuffy nose. Unfortunately, you can infect others with the flu before you even know you have it because it takes between one and four days for symptoms to appear. This can cause the flu to spread through communities and create an epidemic. Most people recover from the flu, but more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die from flu or its complications every year in the United States. More Next Steps
Learn more about Flu by visiting www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/flu.htm.
Get the latest information about Flu Drugs by reading the fact sheet at
www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/fludrugs.htm.
You can also visit PandemicFlu.gov for one-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. This site is published and maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. - Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccine: The Latest Facts
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Expanding the U.S smallpox vaccine supply is a priority of the bioterrorism preparedness plan. Military and other high-risk groups continue to receive the vaccine for smallpox, even though routine smallpox vaccinations ended in 1972. The vaccine is highly effective in preventing infection. However, where the disease does occur, its complications can be life-threatening. More Next Steps
Read Smallpox by visiting www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/smallpox.htm. - “Stomach Flu” is not the Flu
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Noroviruses cause an illness in humans called gastroenteritis. This inflammation of the stomach and intestines is sometimes misnamed “stomach flu,” even though there is no relationship to flu (influenza). Noroviruses are usually found in contaminated food or drinks and are very contagious. Gastroenteritis can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and other symptoms within hours or a few days after infection. It usually takes plenty of bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids to treat norovirus infection. Each year, 23 million norovirus infections result in an estimated 50,000 hospitalizations and 310 deaths in the United States. More Next Steps
Read Foodborne Norovirus Infection online at www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/norovirus.htm.
Kidney and Urinary System - Video Encourages African Americans to Get Tested for Kidney Disease
Format: Video and Web site
Institute: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Kidney disease is a silent killer. Some individuals find themselves in the emergency room on dialysis before they even know they have a problem. That is why it is important to know you are at risk. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, you should have your blood and urine tested regularly for early signs of kidney disease. While anyone can develop kidney disease, African Americans are hit especially hard. An estimated 36 in 100,000 African Americans versus 11 in 100,000 whites were treated for kidney failure in 2001. African Americans have four times the risk of kidney failure, and those with diabetes have up to six times the risk of their white counterparts. The biggest disparity is among African American men aged 25 to 44, who are 20 times more likely to develop kidney failure. More Next Steps
Visit the NIDDK National Kidney Disease Education Program at www.nkdep.nih.gov/resources/index.htm and scroll down to find the links for the “You Have the Power to Prevent Kidney Disease” video.
You can view the video online with RealPlayer or Quicktime software on a 56k or Broadband internet connection. You can download and install RealPlayer and Quicktime from the site.
You can also read a transcript of the video online at http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/resources/youhavethewpower_transcript.txt.
Mental Health and Behavior - January NIH News in Health
Format: Newsletter
Institute: Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL)The January issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now online at newsinhealth.nih.gov. More Next Steps
You can read the current issue of NIH News in Health online by visiting http://newsinhealth.nih.gov. At this site, you can view past issues and set up your own free e-mail subscription to NIH News in Health.
If you would like free print copies for display in a health facility, senior center, or library, contact the editor, Harrison Wein, at wein@od.nih.gov or (301) 435-7489.
The newsletter’s content is not copyrighted. If you are an editor who wishes to use NIH News in Health in your publication, please acknowledge NIH News in Health as the source and send copies of your publication to Dr. Wein.
Seniors' Health - Staying Warm Can Keep Seniors Healthy
Format: Brochure
Institute: National Institute on Aging (NIA)A new easy-to-read booklet, Stay Safe in Cold Weather!, offers older adults tips on avoiding a dangerous condition called hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit because of exposure to cold, either indoor or outside. Low body temperature can cause heart attack, kidney problems, liver damage, and sometimes death. More Next Steps
You can read Stay Safe in Cold Weather! online at www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/staysafe.
You can order free printed copies of this or other NIA publications from www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications or by calling (800) 222-2225. Bulk orders are welcome.
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