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Aortic Aneurysm

Learn about this serious arterial condition.

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Suicide Prevention

Learn the signs and how you can help someone in crisis.

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Healthy Weight Control

Understanding the right balance of eating and exercise.

Prototype for a Universal Flu Vaccine

Influenza

Research priorities for this serious seasonal virus.

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 performing the duties of the 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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