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 online at http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/. In this issue of NIH News in Health:

Hey, Parents: It’s a Noisy Planet: Protect Kids’ Hearing
The tricky thing about hearing loss is that you may not notice it until the damage has already been done. Have a heart-to-heart talk with your kids now about protecting their hearing.

Keep Your Kidneys Clear: Kicking Kidney Stones
Some say that passing a kidney stone is like delivering a baby made of razor blades. The good news is that, although they can be excruciatingly painful, kidney stones rarely cause permanent damage, and you may be able to prevent them.

Health Capsules:

• Genetic Quirks Linked to Schizophrenia
• Understanding Vitamin D
• Featured Web Site: Body & Soul

Click here to download a PDF version for printing. http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/pdf/NIHNiH%20Oct2008.pdf

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