The April 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/. We also thought you might be interested in the NIH Office of the Director channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=NIHOD, where you can watch videos to learn more about NIH. In this issue of NIH News in Health:

When a Medical Emergency Strikes: A Race Against the Clock
If you’re seriously injured, your recovery—and even your life—can depend on how quickly the emergency medical team arrives, what type of treatment you get and how fast they get you to a hospital.

Guard Your Liver: Protect Yourself From Hepatitis
Hepatitis can make you feel as if you have the flu, but it’s a completely different disease. Flu is caused by viruses that attack your lungs and respiratory system; hepatitis is a liver disease. Some forms of hepatitis get better on their own. But others can inflict serious liver damage, and may even leave you needing a new liver.

Health Capsules:
· Allergens in Homes Linked to Asthma
· Diet and Metabolic Syndrome
· Featured Web Site: Anabolic Steroid Abuse

You can also click here to download a PDF version for printing.

Please pass the word on to your colleagues about The NIH News in Health. We are happy to send a limited number of print copies free of charge for display in offices, libraries or clinics. Just contact us for more information.

Harrison Wein, Ph.D., Writer/Editor
National Institutes of Health
Office of the Director, Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Phone: 301-435-7489
E-mail: weinh@od.nih.gov
The NIH News in Health: http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/
NIH Research Matters (eColumn): http://www.nih.gov/news/research_matters/index.htm

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