This is the online version of the printed publication, The NIH Word on Health, Consumer Health Information Based on Research from the National Institutes of Health

April 2003

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What's Next for Women's Health Research?
Is women's health relevant to the general health of everybody or should it stay rooted merely in women's health centers? full story

Choosing a Doctor
Choosing a doctor is a very important decision, yet most people choose doctors based on little more than a recommendation from a friend. full story

Teaching Old Muscles New Tricks
Around since the times of ancient Greece, strength exercises are now proving popular among older adults who have learned it's never too late to start. full story

The Widespread Effects of Depression
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. That's the word from NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the component of the federal government that studies depression and other mental illnesses. full story

Tox Town: Exploring Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Health
Looking for information about toxic chemicals and environmental hazards that might be found in your school, home or office building? full story

Research Capsules: Using Saris To Fight Cholera | Using Plants to Clean Up Arsenic | Older Homes Encourage Walking

 

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