Check out the January 2022 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.

Is It Flu, COVID-19, Allergies, or a Cold?

Staying Healthy This Winter

Feeling sick? Learn the difference between COVID-19, allergies, and other viruses.

Online extra:Dr. Emmanuel Walter on COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids

Bruising Questions

The What, Why, and How of Bruises

Could your bruise be a sign of a deeper health issue?

• Retraining the Brain to Treat Chronic Back Pain
• Thyroid Problems?
• When To Test for COVID-19

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