CDC: About Cerebral Palsy
KEY POINTS What it is Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control their muscles. CP is the most common motor disability in […]
FDA: Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anemia, severe pain, infections, organ damage, and stroke. It is a lifelong condition that primarily affects Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino populations. What is sickle cell disease? Healthy red blood cells are flexible and travel through your blood vessels to carry […]
CDC: Types of Hearing Loss
WHAT TO KNOW Parts of the ear Outer ear. The outer ear is made up of Middle ear. The middle ear is made up of Inner ear. The inner ear is made up of Auditory (ear) nerve. This nerve sends sound information from the ear to the brain. Auditory (hearing) system. The auditory pathway processes sound information as it travels […]
FDA: Rural Health
Nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States live in rural areas. Rural residents tend to be older and are at higher risk for poor health outcomes than urban residents. What is rural health? Rural health is the health of people living in rural areas, who generally are located farther from health care facilities […]
CDC: About Rotavirus
KEY POINTS What it is Rotavirus causes common symptoms like watery diarrhea and vomiting, especially in children. There is no specific medicine to treat rotavirus infection, but your doctor may recommend medicine to treat the symptoms. Rotavirus vaccine is the best way to protect your child against rotavirus disease. Signs and symptoms Symptoms of rotavirus […]
FDA: Tobacco Use
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. The rates of tobacco use and associated negative health effects are disproportionately higher among racial and ethnic minority and other diverse groups. The FDA provides resources and has approved several products to help you quit. How is tobacco used? […]
CDC: About Hearing Loss in Children
KEY POINTS What it is A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear is not working in the usual way. This includes the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, hearing (acoustic) nerve, and auditory system. Signs and symptoms The signs and symptoms of hearing loss are different for each child. If you […]
FDA: Other Hearing Devices and Products
Assistive Listening Devices Assistive listening devices (ALDs) or assistive listening systems include a large variety of devices designed to help you hear sounds in everyday activities. They are FDA-regulated as medical devices and electronic products. ALDs are available in some public places such as auditoriums, movie theaters, houses of worship, and meeting rooms. Normal hearing […]
CDC: About Sleep
KEY POINTS Getting enough sleep The daily recommended hours of sleep you need changes as you age. Health benefits of sleep Getting enough sleep can help you: What to do Better sleep habits can help you get a good night’s sleep. Habits that can improve your sleep include: Sleep quality Quality sleep means you are […]
FDA: Hearing Aids
Having trouble hearing? Close to 30 million adults in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can have a negative effect on communication, relationships, school or work performance, and emotional well-being. However, hearing loss does not have to restrict your daily activities. Properly fitted hearing aids and aural rehabilitation can help […]