The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health.
Information available on this page was adapted from CDC.gov
U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is one of the United States government’s regulatory agencies. As the name implies, this agency oversees a broad range of topics that pertain to food and drugs. This includes most food and drink we consume and medications that are available over-the-counter or by prescription.
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National Institutes of Health
Today, the NIH is the focal point for Federal health research. The agency seeks to encourage and support innocative research to protect and improve the health and quality of life for Americans. There are many divisions within the NIH dedicated to fulfilling various aspects of their mission.