The October issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now available! In this edition:

• Weighty Issues for Kids: Taking Aim at Childhood Obesity- Kids today confront a growing problem—childhood obesity—that puts them at risk for a host of life-long medical conditions. Fortunately, there’s a lot that families and communities can do to help reduce childhood obesity.
• Community Immunity: How Vaccines Protect Us All- Parents know that kids are vulnerable to a host of infectious diseases. Research supported by NIH and others proves that the benefits of vaccines in preventing illness and death greatly outweigh the risks.
• Five Lifestyle Factors Lower Diabetes Risk
• Volunteers Needed for Children’s Study
• Featured Web Site: NIH Intramural Research Program

A PDF version is available for printing. Visit the NIH News in Health Facebook wall to suggest topics you’d like to see covered, or start a discussion about how you use the newsletter.

Please pass the word on to your colleagues about NIH News in Health! A limited number of print copies are available free of charge for display in offices, libraries or clinics. Just email nihnewsinhealth@od.nih.gov or call 301-435-7489 for more information.

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