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Rare Disease Day at NIH

The event raises awareness about rare diseases, the people they affect, and the scientific community’s efforts to advance research for new treatments.

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Eye on the Future Video Contest

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Show us your science! Opportunity for U.S. high school students to explore science using creativity and storytelling.
Find “Your Healthiest Self”

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Learn ways to improve your relationships, emotional and physical well-being, and your surroundings using science-based wellness tips.
Difference in kidney function tests predicts health risks

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Use of two different blood tests may help clinicians better track kidney health and risk for future health problems than either alone.

NIH at a Glance
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
Featured Resources & Initiatives
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Explore NIH’s groundbreaking initiatives and programs that are advancing biomedical research, accelerating scientific discovery, and improving health for all Americans.

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