Life and Health
What Is Fibromyalgia?
What Is Fibromyalgia What Is Fibromyalgia? Source: The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the…
Asthma & Physical Activity in the School
Asthma & Physical Activity in the School: Making a Difference Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – NIH Publication No. 95-3651 INTRODUCTION Lifelong physical fitness is an important goal for all students. Yet students with asthma frequently restrict their physical activities–and about 1 child in every…
Menopause and Bladder Control
Menopause and Bladder Control Menopause and Bladder Control Source: NIH Publication No. 02-4186 Does menopause affect bladder control? Yes. Some women have bladder control problems after they stop having periods (menopause or change of life). If you are going through menopause, talk to your health care team. After your…
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Source: Cancer.gov Description What is adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia? Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (also called acute lymphocytic leukemia or ALL) is a disease in which too many infection-fighting white blood cells called lymphocytes are found in the blood and bone marrow. Lymphocytes are made…
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders The National Institute of Mental Health IntroductionAnxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults.1 These disorders fill people’s lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event such as a…
About Hearing Aids
NIDCD Health Information . Hearing Aids Hearing Aids NIH Pub. No. 99-4340 What Is a Hearing Aid? A hearing aid is an electronic, battery-operated device that amplifies and changes sound to allow for improved communication. Hearing aids receive sound through a microphone, which then converts the sound waves to…
Helpful Hints For Your Feet, Ankles, Knees And Back
Find out how problems with your knees and ankles can affect your back…
New Vaccines for Old and Emerging Disease
See what new vaccines scientists are working on…