Women's Health Research at the NICHD
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has an active and wide-ranging research portfolio in women's health. Research projects that focus on ... [... more]
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Why do I need this activity book?
Every day, we see images of stress, hardship, and violence. These images come into our homes in many ways: through television, newspapers, radio reports, and magazines. What we see are more than just pictures of things that happen to other ... [... more]
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Autism and the MMR Vaccine
Autism and the MMR Vaccine Why do people think that vaccines can How do vaccines help the immune system defend the body? Why do many doctors and scientists believe Is there any research going on to find out if the MMR vaccine is linked to ... [... more]
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NICHD - The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of ...
NICHD - The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Official Home Page A to Z health & human development topics Clinical research & clinical trials Health education Publications & materials Research ... [... more]
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Facts about Vasectomy Safety
Vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child. It is used as a means of contraception in many parts of the world. A total of about 50 million men have had a vasectomy--a number that corresponds to ... [... more]
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Physical Birth Defects
NICHD Women's Health Research: Pregnancy and Birth-Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Since the NICHD was founded, one of its main focuses has been on understanding the causes of birth defects, and on their treatments and prevention. ... [... more]
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McCune-Albright Syndrome
McCune-Albright Syndrome What is McCune-Albright syndrome? McCune-Albright syndrome is a disease that affects the bones, skin, and endocrine (hormone) system. It results from a change (or mutation) in a gene that occurs by chance in the womb. ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding
NICHD Women's Health Research: Pregnancy and Birth-Breastfeeding Breastfeeding, sometimes called "nursing," can be a convenient and inexpensive way for a mother to feed her child. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Policy ... [... more]
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Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign--For Kids!
Do you think that calcium isn't important for you? Think again! You need calcium now more than any other time in your life. The games and activities on this page will help you to learn more about calcium, and why it's important for strong bones ... [... more]
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Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign
Calcium, Calcium information, Calcium sources, Calcium-rich foods, Milk, Milk and children, Milk products, Bone health, Strong bones, Milk Matters Campaign, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Child Health, Healthy bones, Sources of calcium, Getting enough ... [... more]
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NICHD Research on Preterm Labor and Premature Birth
NICHD Women's Health Research: Pregnancy and Birth-Preterm Labor and Premature Birth Health care providers consider labor to be preterm if it starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because a fetus is not fully grown at 37 weeks, and it may not be ... [... more]
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Oral Health and Calcium
Oral Health and Calcium What is calcium? Calcium is a mineral your body needs to help build strong bones and healthy teeth. Low-fat and fat-free milk and dairy products are especially good sources of calcium. Even before baby teeth and adult ... [... more]
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