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Two veggie wraps and fresh fruit

February 7, 2020

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    By Eric Bock

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    By Mohor Sengupta

    Recently, NIH hosted the inaugural rural health seminar in an effort to focus attention on health disparities prevalent in rural communities. One in 5 Americans live in rural America and face health disparities every day due to higher rates of poverty and less access to health care.
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    Congressional Staff Discover Innovative NIBIB Biotech

    By Patricia Wiley

    Technologies were recently showcased by NIBIB scientists and grantees to a group of 40 congressional staffers. The tour at NIH exhibited National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering-supported biotechnologies and gave visitors hands-on experience with a broad spectrum of research projects.
Two veggie wraps and fresh fruit

On the Cover

Veggie wraps and fresh fruit, one of the many delicious and heart-healthy recipes that are part of the DASH Eating Plan, which is scientifically proven to lower blood pressure. February is American Heart Month. This year’s theme is “Eat healthier together.” Find the wrap recipe at https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/veggie-wrap.htm.

Photo: NHLBI

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