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September is National Recovery Month

Learn about treatments to help people recover from alcohol use disorder.

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Get to Know Sickle Cell Disease

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Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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FASD refers to lifelong chronic health conditions that occur due to alcohol exposure before birth.
NIH Loan Repayment Programs

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Researchers may be eligible for student loan repayment. Apply through November 20, 2025.

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

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