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Health Highlights

How Do We Hear?

Hearing depends on a series of complex steps that change sound waves in the air into electrical signals. Check out the unique process that allows you to hear.

National Colorectal Cancer Month

Learn about the causes, treatment options, and ongoing research for colon and rectal cancer.

Shaping Clearer Vision

Glasses and contact lenses can help you see more clearly. For some, surgery may also be an option. Find out if vision correction surgery is right for you.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®

Help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®.

Featured Tools

Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits — Your relationships, your emotions, your surroundings, and other aspects of your life impact your overall health. Find ways to improve your well-being with NIH's wellness toolkits.