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Science Update: Diets low in certain minerals linked to problem with ovulation

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Release: Cyberbullying, unmet medical needs contribute to depressive symptoms among sexual minority youth

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Release: NIH researchers crack mystery behind rare bone disorder

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Human Placenta Project

The Human Placenta Project is a collaborative research effort launched by NICHD to understand the role of the placenta in health and disease.

Rehabilitation Research at NIH

NICHD supports basic, translational, and clinical research to enhance the health, productivity, and independence of people with physical disabilities.

Director's Corner

Crowdsourcing to Understand Typical Pregnancy Experiences

Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., Director

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