National Institute of Health Sciences (NIEHS)

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is a U.S. government research organization dedicated to understanding how environmental factors like chemicals, pollution, and natural hazards affect human health. It conducts and funds scientific studies to identify risks and develop ways to prevent or reduce health problems caused by environmental exposures. The goal is to improve public health by providing knowledge that informs policies, regulations, and individual choices. NIEHS collaborates with researchers worldwide and focuses on issues such as pollution, toxic substances, and environmental influences on diseases like cancer and neurological disorders.