From the NIH Director: The Weight of the Nation

The statistics are dramatic: More than two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, while nearly one-third of the nation's children and teens are overweight or obese.
Continue Reading, “A National Epidemic That Weighs On Us All”

Feature: High Cholesterol

• Understanding Cholesterol and Heart Health
• High Blood Cholesterol Q & A with Dr. Michael Lauer
• Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know
• All in the Family: When High Blood Cholesterol Occurs in Families

Feature: NIGMS Marks 50 Years of Discovery

• Five Decades of Discovery: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
• Basic Research for Better Health
• NIGMS Researcher Explores Skin Cities
• NIGMS-Supported Research Results

Feature: Are You Sleep-Deprived?

• Are You Sleep-Deprived? Learn More About Healthy Sleep
• The Importance of Sleep
• Diagnosing Sleep Disorders
• Globetrotting to a Good Night's Sleep
• Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Feature: Oral Health

• Children's Dental Health
• What Parents Can Do: Babies & Toddlers
• What Parents Can Do: School-Age Children
• Improving Dental Health in Underserved Communities
• Latest Research from NIH's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

HealthLines

• Colorectal Cancer Screening: Just Do It
• Quitting Smoking: The Genetics Connection
• Growing Up Bilingual
• Treating Young People with Type 2 Diabetes

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