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Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease

Eating foods with less sodium, the right protein, and heart-healthy foods may protect your kidneys.

Mitochondria and Health

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Research insights about these cellular powerhouses could lead to new ways to help prevent and treat diseases.

In the News

Pain Treatment

Medication from cactus-like plant may be a promising advance.
Ultra-Processed Foods

Potential biomarker could help doctors measure patient diets for UPF.
Personalized Gene Therapy

Infant is first person successfully treated with genetic technique.
Neurological Diseases

Genetic therapy delivery platform has potential to treat many conditions.

51��Ƶ at a Glance
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The National Institutes of Health (51��Ƶ), 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 51��Ƶ’s groundbreaking initiatives and programs that are advancing biomedical research, accelerating scientific discovery, and improving health for all Americans.