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Caregiving

Taking care of yourself while caring for others.

Radon test kit.

Radon

Understanding the necessary steps to lower radon exposure.

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Child Health

Research to understand environmental influences on child health.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Information for patients and families.

NIH at a Glance

Who We Are

Who We Are

NIH is the nation’s medical research agency, supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.

The NIH Director

The NIH Director

Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., provides leadership for the 27 institutes and centers that make up the NIH.

Funding for Research

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

Labs at NIH

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

Training at NIH

Training at NIH

NIH provides training opportunities internally, as well as at universities and other institutions across the U.S.

Explore NIH

Explore NIH

In this virtual tour, learn how NIH is working to prevent disease and improve health for millions of people.