Without Research, There Is No Hope!

Former U.S. Representative Paul G. Rogers, 87, a founder of the Friends of the National Library of Medicine (FNLM), died October 13, 2008 of lung cancer. A Democrat who represented West Palm Beach, Fla., for 24 years, he was known as "Mr. Health" for his leading role in passing key... Continue Reading, 'Without Research, There Is No Hope!'

Cover Story: Traumatic Brain Injury

• Traumatic Brain Injury: A Family Finds Its Way
• TBI Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
• NIH Research to Results
• Going Local to Find Help
• Changing the Odds

Special Section: Focus on Communication

• Living with Hearing Loss
• Anatomy of the Human Ear/Questions to Ask your Hearing Professional
• NIH Research to Results
• Can Baby Hear?
• Cochlear Implants
• Balancing Acts
• The High Price of Noise Exposure
• How Loud Is Too Loud?
• Speak Up! But don't strain your voice
• Medical Mystery: Losing the sense of smell

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Understanding, Treating, and Preventing STDs / Questions to Ask your Health Care Professional
• NIH Research Leads to Cervical Cancer Vaccine
• NIH Research to Results

Skin Diseases

• Skin Health and Skin Diseases
• NIH Research to Results
• Cross-section of human skin
• Skin and Sun—Not a good mix
• Questions for Your Health Care Provider

HealthLines

• Catch Your zzzzzzs!
• Incontinent? You're Not Alone
• Keep Weight Off
• Facts About Fat
• Control Blood Pressure, Protect Your Kidneys

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