Latest Articles
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 HealthHotter 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 HealthResearchers 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 HealthWhat 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 HealthMeet 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 DiseasesWhen 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...
BurnsHow 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 ResearchThe 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 ClotsHelp 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 InfectionsEczema 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, EczemaWinter 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 WellnessHypothermia 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, HypothermiaMeet 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‘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