Check out the April 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.

Trouble With Touch?

Feeling Your World

Your sense of touch helps keep you safe from physical threats and can strengthen social bonds. It can also be altered by many health conditions.

Appendix Pain

Preventing Appendicitis Complications

No one is sure what the appendix does or why it evolved. But when something goes wrong, it can be dangerous.

• Comparing Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments
• All About Acne
• Migraine Trainer App

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