https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/10/restoring-communication
Several tools can help people who have lost the ability to speak. A new type of system called a brain-computer interface, or BCI, reads signals from the brain and sends them to a computer. The computer then turns those signals into text, a spoken voice, or even movement on a screen. These technologies are helping some people communicate in new ways.
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/10/professor-thymus
A recent NIH-funded study looked at adults who have had their thymus removed. The study found that removing a person’s thymus made it more likely they would die from cancer or an autoimmune disease. Another study found that adults with a more active thymus might be less likely to die from any cause.
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/coating-stops-tooth-decay-children
More than 40% of U.S. children have tooth decay. Tooth decay is caused by sugar-fueled bacteria that make acid that damages the tooth surface. The bacteria live in a sticky, colorless film called plaque. Over time, decay can lead to holes in the teeth, called cavities. If not treated, decay can lead to pain, infections that can spread, and even tooth loss.
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/10/spotting-mental-health-risks-kids
"For parents, this isn’t about creating a perfect home,” explains Dr. Tallie Z. Baram at the University of California, Irvine. “It’s about recognizing that consistency matters. Small routines and predictable patterns in daily life can support healthy development.”
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/10/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits
We each have a unique “healthiest self.” We have different minds, bodies, living situations, and people helping to shape our health and well-being.
Becoming aware of potentially harmful substances and clearing them out can help keep you and your family healthy.
Becoming aware of potentially harmful substances and clearing them out can help keep you and your family healthy.
Heat is the biggest danger in the summer months. Being hot for too long can cause many illnesses, some of which can be deadly.
The frosty air of winter can be invigorating. But cold air can also pose threats to your health, whether you’re indoors or outside.
Air pollution can also occur inside - in homes, offices, or even schools. If you’re regularly exposed to high levels of unhealthy air, the health consequences can linger for months or even years.
Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to spot.
Swimming in contaminated water can make you and your family sick. But you can take steps to stay safer while playing in the water.