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NIH Health Info Lines

Get information about specific diseases and conditions by calling the NIH Health Info lines.

Spit Happens

Do you have a favorite food that makes your mouth water? Learn how saliva, the liquid that fills your mouth, helps you digest food and stay healthy.

Thyroid Awareness Month

Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, can speed up your body’s functions. Find out about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition.

NIH Clinical Trials and You

Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Learn about the many reasons you might want to participate in one.