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  Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns linked to future hypertension risk, NIH study finds

  Blood pressure patterns observed early in pregnancy can indicate the risk of developing hypertension up to 14 years later, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  Jay Bhattacharya starts role as NIH Director, pledges focus on public health

  Jayanta "Jay" Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., has officially assumed the role of the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  NIH trial shows promise for new TIL therapy in shrinking gastrointestinal tumors

  A new form of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy showed promising results in the treatment of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers, according to a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  Study shows higher cardiovascular disease rates in rural versus urban US communities

  A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveals that adults in rural communities face higher rates of heart disease and worse cardiovascular health compared to those in urban areas.

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  NIH study links daily steps with lower cancer risk

  Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Oxford have identified a link between daily physical activity, regardless of intensity, and a reduced risk of cancer.

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