On the recordOctober 18, 2023
I am told that the funding at NIH that is specific for obesity is only about $100 and roughly $1.2 billion a year, about 2.5 percent of the budget.
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congress.govBill Cassidy: “I am told that the funding at NIH that is specific for obesity is only about $100 and roughly $1.2 billion a year, about…”
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Senator Cassidy highlights the inadequate funding for obesity research compared to its health impact.
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