May 2019 | NIH News in Health

May 2019 | NIH News in Health

Check out the May 2019 issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. Download a PDF version for printing.

Mouth Microbes The Helpful and the Harmful Your mouth is home to about 700 species of germs, like bacteria, fungus, and more.

Mingling Senses Synesthesia Explained What shape does a sound make? That might sound like nonsense, but someone with this uncommon condition may know.

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• Making Up Sleep May Not Help
• Getting a Genetic Test
• Science Education: Technology