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About 11% of 12th graders used delta-8 THC, typically derived from hemp

Cannabis Use in Youth

About 11% of 12th graders used delta-8 THC, typically derived from hemp.

Foods rich in vitamin B3, or niacin, surround a drawing of a niacin molecule: avocado, nuts, spinach, bean, broccoli, egg, tomato, and chicken breast slices.

Niacin and Heart Health

Excess vitamin B3 may promote arterial inflammation, up cardiovascular risk.

Image of a scientist using a pipette to conduct a genetic analysis

Childhood Cancer Survivors

Genetic factors and radiation exposures help predict risk of future cancers.

Microscope image of HIV particles replicating from an H9 T cell.

HIV Remission

Study shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth.

NIH at a Glance

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The NIH Director

Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., is the NIH Director and provides leadership for the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up 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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