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National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH funds and conducts cutting-edge studies aimed at understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of diseases. It comprises 27 institutes and centers, each with a specific research focus, ranging from cancer and heart disease to mental health and infectious diseases. Through its support of scientific discovery and its emphasis on evidence-based medicine, the NIH plays a vital role in improving health outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare both nationally and globally.