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Director's Comments: H1N1 Swine Flu Update

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments for an update on H1N1 swine flu. While U.S. President Barack Obama's recent declaration of a national emergency regarding the H1N1 virus (or swine flu) is intended to help hospitals and clinics respond to public needs rather than signify an overwhelming number of flu related cases, the widespread H1N1 outbreak and current vaccine shortages suggest it is an apt time to update some H1N1 information...

November Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The November issue of NIH News in Health is now available. Featured stories cover coping with grief and recognizing the symptoms of COPD. Also, check out the health capsules and the featured Web site.

Have Questions about Hearing Aids?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

If you have questions about hearing aids, check out the MedlinePlus hearing aids health topic page, and learn more from the Food and Drug Administration.

November Is COPD Awareness Month

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

November is COPD Awareness Month. Learn more from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and check out the COPD health topic page on MedlinePlus.

NLM Director's Comments: Breast & Prostate Cancer Screening Efficacy

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on breast and prostate cancer screening efficacy. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests screenings for prostate and breast cancer ultimately have not reduced the rates of more serious, invasive cancers and mortality rates...

Stay Safe This Halloween

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Parents: Check out these Halloween safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New on Go Local: Louisiana Go Local

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Visit Louisiana Go Local, one of the latest Go Local sites. Go Local connects users with local health services. To find local resources, you can go straight to your local area or use the Go Local link on a MedlinePlus Health Topic Page.

NLM Director's Comments: ADHD and Motivation

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on ADHD and motivation. A recent study suggests a disruption in brain pathways that influence motivation and some related responses may initiate the inattention and hyperactivity often found in adults and children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

Parkinson's Disease Is in the News

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Parkinson's disease is in the news. Check out the MedlinePlus Parkinson's disease health topic and interactive tutorial. Also, read the latest news.

Medical Words Tutorial Now Talks!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

You can now listen to the tutorial on Medical Words. In this tutorial, you'll learn about how to put together parts of medical words. You'll also find quizzes to see what you've learned.

NLM Director's Comments: HPV Vaccine's Risks and Benefits

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on the HPV vaccine's risks and benefits. Two recent articles and an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association critique the marketing and side effects of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and ponder the risks versus the benefits of HPV shots...