Check out the October 2023 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.

To Heal a Wound

Helping the Skin Fix Itself

Skin wounds that don't heal properly can lead to dangerous, painful infections. Taking care of injured skin can help prevent problems.

Stamping Out Superbugs

A Clear and Present Danger

Over time, bacteria can stop responding to drugs that are misused or overused. But there are ways to help guard against these superbugs.

*Online-only bonus: Q&A withDr. Vance Fowler on Antibiotic Resistance

• Treating Hearing Loss to Help Brain Health
• What is Palliative Care?
• NIH Interactive Quizzes

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