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  2. "Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss: NIH research shows exercise as key in reducing body fat while preserving muscle

    Learn More: http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2012/niddk-15.htm
    Photo: "Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss: NIH research shows exercise as key in reducing body fat while preserving muscle

Learn More: http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2012/niddk-15.htm
  3. Crypts (dark green) are stem-cell-containing glands that help to regenerate the intestinal lining. Image by Hiroyuki Miyoshi, University of Washington in St. Louis.

    Learn More at NIH Research Matters: http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/october2012/10152012intestinal.htm
    Photo: Crypts (dark green) are stem-cell-containing glands that help to regenerate the intestinal lining. Image by Hiroyuki Miyoshi, University of Washington in St. Louis.

Learn More at NIH Research Matters: http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/october2012/10152012intestinal.htm
  4. Are you at risk for developing breast cancer? Take this quiz from the National Cancer Institute and "understand the puzzle": http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/a_breast/00.cfm
    Photo: Are you at risk for developing breast cancer? Take this quiz from the National Cancer Institute and "understand the puzzle": http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/a_breast/00.cfm
  5. Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
    Learn More: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.html
    Photo: Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
Learn More: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.html
  6. The NIH initiated a new seminar series on science education, designed to promote thinking and discussion about worldwide research, policy, and science education practices.
  7. Aerobic fitness is associated with greater longevity and less chronic disease. The NHLBI's Diane Bild, M.D., M.P.H., talks about the role of healthy lifestyles in healthy aging: http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/joinhin/news/professional/healthyAging.asp
    Photo: Aerobic fitness is associated with greater longevity and less chronic disease. The NHLBI's Diane Bild, M.D., M.P.H., talks about the role of healthy lifestyles in healthy aging: http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/joinhin/news/professional/healthyAging.asp
  8. Obesity happens one pound at a time. So does preventing it! There are many benefits to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight that will improve your health and life in the short- and long-term. Learn more at:
  9. Advances in Vision Science from the National Eye Institute:

    Retinal Foliage: A 3D view of a retinal ganglion cell: a nerve cell that relays light signals from the eye to the brain. (Courtesy of Wei Li, NEI Unit on Retinal Neurophysiology)

    http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/scienceadvances/index.asp
    Photo: Advances in Vision Science from the National Eye Institute:

Retinal Foliage: A 3D view of a retinal ganglion cell: a nerve cell that relays light signals from the eye to the brain. (Courtesy of Wei Li, NEI Unit on Retinal Neurophysiology) 

http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/scienceadvances/index.asp
  10. Breast Cancer Progress: Knowledge is Power

    When some types of breast cancer are caught early and treated, survival rates can be near 100 percent. However, ongoing research is vital: breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. after lung cancer.

    Watch this video from the National Cancer Institute and the learn one survivor's story.
  11. In case you missed it, The Talking Glossary of Genetic terms mobile app is now available on itunes. This app is perfect for students, teachers, and for those who just love science! For more information visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-glossary-of-genetics/id428340581?mt=8&ls=1
    Photo: In case you missed it, The Talking Glossary of Genetic terms mobile app is now available on itunes.  This app is perfect for students, teachers, and for those who just love science!  For more information visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-glossary-of-genetics/id428340581?mt=8&ls=1
  12. Radiation can be dangerous, but it can also save lives. When you’re faced with a medical test that uses radiation, it helps to know about the risks and benefits. Read more: http://go.usa.gov/YYf4
    Photo: Radiation can be dangerous, but it can also save lives. When you’re faced with a medical test that uses radiation, it helps to know about the risks and benefits. Read more: http://go.usa.gov/YYf4
  13. For Eye Injury Prevention Month learn more about your eyes from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
    Photo: For Eye Injury Prevention Month learn more about your eyes from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
  14. From NIH Research Matters: Gene therapy can safely restore immune function in children with severe combined immunodeficiency and allow some to stop taking painful weekly injections. The finding, from a small clinical trial, offers hope for children born with this deadly condition.

    http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/october2012/10012012immune.htm
    Photo: From NIH Research Matters: Gene therapy can safely restore immune function in children with severe combined immunodeficiency and allow some to stop taking painful weekly injections. The finding, from a small clinical trial, offers hope for children born with this deadly condition.

http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/october2012/10012012immune.htm
  15. Who inspires you to be heart healthy? Download this image and post it, tag your friends, and tag us too!
    Photo: Who inspires you to be heart healthy? Download this image and post it, tag your friends, and tag us too!

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