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Excess weight gain in first trimester associated with fetal fat accumulation

January 17, 2025 — Findings from NIH study suggest early intervention may prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birthweight.

NIH to lead implementation of National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

January 17, 2025 — Open call for participants to serve on Parkinson’s Advisory Council.

Contact lenses used to slow nearsightedness in youth have a lasting effect

January 16, 2025 — NIH-funded study finds progression of eye growth returns to normal in older teens, with no loss of treatment benefit.

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