Check out the February issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips basedon the latest NIH research. Download a PDF version for printing.

Dejunking Your Diet

The Drawbacks of Ultra-Processed Foods

Highly processed foods are often cheap, tasty, and convenient. But eating too much might sabotage healthy-eating plans and raise your risk for certain diseases.

*Online-only bonus: Q&A on Addiction and Ultra-Processed Foods

Decoding Dyslexia

Helping Kids Who Struggle With Reading

Children with dyslexia find it hard to link speech sounds to letters and words, which makes reading difficult. Early intervention can improve reading skills.

*Online-only bonus: Q&A on Dyslexia

• Mindfulness Training Can Promote Healthy Choices
• Alcohol-related blackouts
• Cancer information service

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