In the News

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Discrimination and Stress

Study ties stress of discrimination to appeal of unhealthy food.

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Sickle Cell Disease

Learn about the latest research on the inherited blood disorder.

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Extreme Heat

An increase in cardiovascular-related deaths predicted as temperatures rise.

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Addiction and Health

People with addiction often have other associated health issues.

NIH at a Glance

Take the Virtual Tour

Explore the Bethesda campus and how NIH turns discovery into health.

The NIH Director

Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D., is the Acting NIH Director and provides leadership for the 27 institutes and centers that make up the NIH.

Funding for Research

NIH is the largest source of funding for medical research in the world, creating hundreds of thousands of high-quality jobs.

Labs at NIH

Scientists conduct research on NIH campuses across the U.S., as part of our Intramural Research Program.

Impact of NIH Research

NIH-supported research has had a major positive impact on nearly all of our lives.

Jobs at NIH

The central recruitment point of access to all NIH jobs and training opportunities

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