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Exposure to loud noise over a long time can have harmful consequences for your health.
March 28, 2024

Too loud and too bright!

Noise pollution Every day you are surrounded by sounds from your environment, including the TV, radio, appliances, and traffic. Noise pollution is unwanted or bothersome...

Environmental Health
People living in major cities are likely to experience higher temperatures due to the urban heat island effect.
March 26, 2024

Hotter days put human health at risk

Extreme heat and unpredictable weather patterns are big news around the world. But did you know that climate change is not just a concern for...

Environmental Health
People living in communities where the air is more polluted can face increased health risks.
March 21, 2024

Researchers are exposing troubling consequences of air pollution

The air we breathe can sometimes contain tiny particles called particulate matter (PM). These particles come in different shapes and sizes and are made up...

Air Pollution, Environmental Health
Air pollution comes from many different sources.
March 19, 2024

What are the health costs of air pollution, and what can we do about it?

Have you ever noticed the hazy smog that hangs over cities or the lingering smell of exhaust fumes from traffic? These are just a few...

Air Pollution, Environmental Health
Dr. Gary H. Gibbons is the Director of NHLBI.
March 07, 2024

Meet the Director: Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

For 75 years, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has studied many different diseases and conditions that are distinct and can intersect. Under Director...

Meet the Director, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Diseases
Be careful when drinking hot liquids or getting cozy around a fire.
March 05, 2024

When getting warm goes wrong: How to prevent and treat burns

There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of cocoa or a slow-cooked meal to soothe the soul on a chilly winter’s day. But a simple...

Burns
NIH-supported research is improving our understanding of blood clots and clotting disorders.
February 29, 2024

How researchers at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are unblocking the science of blood clots

Blood clots can form when substances in the blood clump together. While this is a normal part of the healing process, sometimes they form without...

Blood Clots, NIH Research
Blood clots can form in your body’s blood vessels.
February 27, 2024

The basics of blood clots: What you need to know

What are blood clots? Blood clots are made of proteins, platelets, and other cells in the blood that thicken and stick together. When you cut...

Blood Clots
Your child's health care provider can check for an ear infection and can prescribe antibiotics to treat it.
February 06, 2024

Help your child through winter ear infections

The start of winter often means the worst part of cold and flu season, and with that, the dreaded ear infection. An ear infection is...

Ear Infections
If you have eczema, petroleum jelly or thicker creams are good options for moisturizing your skin.
January 30, 2024

Eczema and the cold

Eczema: What is it? Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin dry, itchy, and inflamed. It can show up as rashes, scaly patches,...

Cold-Weather Wellness, Skin Conditions, Eczema
If you have a virus, be sure to stay away from others (especially if you're not wearing a mask).
January 23, 2024

Winter viruses

While a cold, flu, or COVID-19 can strike at any time, you’re more likely to pick up a virus in the winter than other times...

Cold-Weather Wellness
Covering up when going out in the cold is important to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
January 16, 2024

Hypothermia and frostbite: Easier to develop than you might think

What is hypothermia?   Cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, which occurs when your body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). Hypothermia can lead to...

Cold-Weather Wellness, Hypothermia
Dr. Helene M. Langevin is the Director of NCCIH.
January 09, 2024

Meet the Director: Helene M. Langevin, M.D., National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Helene M. Langevin, M.D., was destined for a career in medicine. Not only did she grow up around doctors, but she was always curious...

Meet the Director
About 1 in 3 adults in the United States say they don’t get enough sleep.
January 02, 2024

‘Why can’t I sleep?!’

A good night’s rest does more than energize you—sleep can affect your mood, keep your heart healthy, and help you feel better when you’re sick....

Sleep, Healthy Sleep, Sleep Disorders, Health Disparities