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May 21, 2013
Health Resources for Veterans and Military Families
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In honor of Memorial Day, see our veterans and military family health topic page.

There are over two million active and reserve members of the U.S. military and over 23 million U.S. veterans. They face some different health issues from civilians. Likewise, their families may face some unique challenges...


May 21, 2013
Tornadoes Are in the News
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Tornadoes are in the news. Learn more from the MedlinePlus Tornadoes page. You may also find our Coping with Disasters and Disaster Preparation and Recovery pages helpful.


May 21, 2013
Overactive Bladder: New Topic Page
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Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on overactive bladder.

Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong time. You may have overactive bladder if you have two or more of these symptoms...


May 21, 2013
Director's Comments: Early Stroke Increases Mortality Risk
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on "Early Stroke Increases Mortality Risk". The transcript is also available.

A stroke or mini-stroke before age 50 significantly increases a survivor’s risk of death compared to stroke-free peers, suggests a study from Holland recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association...


May 15, 2013
Director's Comments: Internet Search Provides Early Warning of Drug Interaction
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on "Internet Search Provides Early Warning of Drug Interaction". The transcript is also available.

A novel Internet search (based on six million users) discovered harmful side effects from taking two prescription medicines — prior to safety warnings from the conventional, physician-based reporting method used by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (the FDA)...


May 15, 2013
May Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
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The May issue of NIH News in Health is now available.

Featured stories include "A Bang to the Brain: What We Know About Concussions" and "On Sound Footing: The Health of Your Feet". Also, check out the health capsules and the featured Web site.


May 15, 2013
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
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May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. Visit the asthma and allergy health topic pages. Also, learn more by reading the latest asthma and allergy news.


May 6, 2013
New Issue of NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
Winter 2013 NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Read the latest issue of the NIH MedlinePlus Magazine. Highlights include:

  • Celebrities Going Strong After Stroke
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Understanding and Managing Menopause
  • How to Control Your Seasonal Allergies

    • May 6, 2013
    May Is Healthy Vision Month
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    Your eyes are the window to your health. Learn more from the National Eye Institute.


    May 6, 2013
    Health Information for Mother's Day
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    Give your mother reliable health information for Mother's Day! Check out our topic pages on women's health and women's health checkup. Also, read the latest news on women's health.