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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Be a Citizen Scientist

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Did you know that you can team up with scientists to help medical research? Your efforts can help increase medical knowledge and might lead to new treatments. (From NIH News in Health)


National COPD Awareness Month

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Learn how people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can improve their quality of life and breathe better. (From NIHs NHLBI)


Immune Boost May Protect Against Multiple Hospital-Acquired Infections

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A new type of vaccine designed to stimulate the innate immune system protected mice against a wide range of bacteria and fungi. (From NIH Research Matters)


Harm Reduction

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Find out how harm reduction can lessen certain negative outcomes of drug use for individuals and communities. (From NIHs NIDA)


Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

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The GARD Information Center supports people living with a rare disease and their caregivers by providing access to health information that is free and reliable. (From NIHs NCATS)



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