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Men's Reproductive Health

WEBMen's Reproductive Health. Reproductive health is an important component of men's overall health and well-being. Too often, males have been overlooked in …

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What can I do to promote a healthy pregnancy

WEBDuring pregnancy, exposure to radiation, pesticides, some metals, and certain chemicals can cause birth defects, premature birth, and miscarriage. 14 If you're not …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

WEBFolic acid is a B vitamin (B9). It helps produce and maintain new cells. 7 This is especially important during times when the cells are dividing and growing rapidly such …

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Reproductive Health NICHD

WEBUnderstanding and promoting reproductive health has been a key research theme for NICHD since it was founded. Research conducted and supported by the …

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Provider Training & Materials Safe to Sleep®

WEBProvider Training & Materials. These materials and information can help healthcare, public health, and service providers learn about safe infant sleep, Sudden Infant death …

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How does bullying affect health and well-being

WEBBullying can affect physical and emotional health, both in the short term and later in life. It can lead to physical injury, social problems, emotional problems, and even …

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

WEBSTDs/STIs are a group of illnesses that are passed from person to person during sexual intercourse, oral sex, or certain types of sex play. These diseases can be …

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Women's Health NICHD

WEBWomen’s health is a broad category that includes health issues that are unique to women, such as menstruation and pregnancy, as well as conditions that affect …

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A to Z Topics Index NICHD

WEBNICHD's wide-ranging mission to advance knowledge about health through the lifespan means that the Institute studies a broad range of health topics. Select a topic from the …

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Urinary Tract Health

WEBThere are many disorders and problems that can affect urinary tract health. NICHD is one of several NIH Institutes that work to advance understanding of urinary …

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About Menstruation NICHD

WEBMenstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as …

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Men’s Health is the Focus in June NICHD

WEBOn average, men die about five years earlier than women and have higher mortality rates from some cancers and heart disease, according to the Centers for …

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Infant Mortality

WEBInfant mortality refers to the death of an infant between 1 day and 1 year of age. (Deaths before age 28 days can also be classified as neonatal mortality.) There are …

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Rehabilitation Medicine

WEBNICHD supports rehabilitation medicine research focused on improving outcomes for people with chronic physical disabilities, including studies of causes of …

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Release: NIH establishes Maternal Health Research Centers of …

WEBThe National Institutes of Health has awarded $24 million in first-year funding to establish Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence. Part of NIH’s …

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Elucidating the Effects of Digital Media on Children

WEBUse of technology and digital media is nearly universal among children and adolescents in the United States, and it plays a key role in our nation’s unprecedented …

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Mom's Mental Health Matters: Moms-to-be and Moms

WEBPregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and …

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How does inadequate sleep affect health

WEBInadequate sleep—such as not sleeping long enough overall or having poor quality sleep—affects both how we feel and how we function. Short-term effects can …

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Human Placenta Project: Placental tissue and cellular …

WEBPlacental metabolic functions are vital for the growth and development of the placental supply line. • The placenta is metabolically active, consuming a significant

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Item of Interest: NICHD and CDC Partner on Healthy Native Babies

WEBThe Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health, is partnering with the …

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

WEBSTDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual …

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Spotlight: Genetic Research Offers Hope for Targeted Therapies …

WEBAnomalies of the vascular system include lymphatic malformations which can cause lymphedema, or swelling in parts of the body. These anomalies arise from gene …

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Clinton Administration Announces Expanded BTS Campaign

WEBThe Clinton Administration announced today that Tipper Gore will lead an expanded public education effort designed to help prevent Sudden Infant Death …

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Pampers Will Print the Back to Sleep Logo Across the Diaper

WEBAt a press event held today at the Vanderbilt YMCA in New York City, Tipper Gore, national spokesperson for the Back to Sleep Campaign, announced that Pampers …

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Media Advisory: AI model has potential to detect risk of childbirth

WEBAn AI program has the potential to identify signs of childbirth related post-traumatic stress disorder by evaluating short narratives of patients who have given birth. …

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