Have you heard of GERD?

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly allowing stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. You may feel a burning in your chest or throat called heartburn. Anyone, including infants and children can have GERD. Learn more about the symptoms, medical tests, and treatments.

Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus and can also cause shortness of breath, wheezing, a low fever, and chest tightness. Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely. Find more information on treatments that can help people with chronic bronchitis manage better in daily life.

Alzheimer’s Disease: What We Know About Prevention

It’s normal to become a bit more forgetful as you age, but dementia is not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a serious disorder which interferes with daily life. Researchers are studying many approaches to prevent or delay Alzheimer's. Learn more about the most promising interventions and what you can do to keep your brain healthy and your body fit.

Survivor Day

November 23 is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, also known as Survivor Day. This is a day on which those affected by suicide can join for healing and support. Suicide is the tenth most common cause of death in the United States. Find resources for suicide and suicide grief.

If someone talks about suicide, you should take it seriously. These five steps can help someone in crisis:

Ask
Keep them safe
Be there
Help them connect
Follow up

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support.

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line - Text START to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255 and press 1 OR text 838255

American Indian and Alaska Native Health

Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns resulting from genetics, environmental factors, access to care, and cultural factors. Find health, wellness, and prevention information for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

My Personal Pizza

Personal Pizza's are ready in 15 minutes and easy to make. Take inspiration from your favorite pizza and use this recipe as a starting point for any combination of sauce, cheese, and toppings.