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Blood Pressure

Lowering sodium intake key to reducing hypertension risk.

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Adolescent Drug Use

New data show relatively low use of illicit substances.

Prototype for a Universal Flu Vaccine

Influenza

Cases of the seasonal virus are on the rise.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Shorter days and colder temps can induce sadness and other mood changes.

NIH at a Glance

Take the Virtual Tour

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

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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