Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Hong Kong have discovered that high levels of a ...
Month: April 2011
Summit to focus on management of radiation dose in computerized tomographySummit to focus on management of radiation dose in computerized tomography
Members of the media are invited to attend a National Institutes of Health conference focused on transforming computed tomography (CT) ...
Researchers identify genetic cause of new vascular diseaseResearchers identify genetic cause of new vascular disease
Clinical researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have identified the genetic cause of a rare ...
How to Opt Out of Pre-Approval OffersHow to Opt Out of Pre-Approval Offers
How often do you receive offers in the mail for a credit card or insurance that you’ve been pre-approved for? ...
Celebrate National Wear Red DayCelebrate National Wear Red Day
February 4th was National Wear Red Day. Since 2002, the first Friday in February, Americans have worn red to show ...
High-quality preschool program produces long-term economic payoffHigh-quality preschool program produces long-term economic payoff
An early education program for children from low-income families is estimated to generate $4 to $11 of economic benefits over ...
MedicareCard.com encourages women to take charge of their heart healthMedicareCard.com encourages women to take charge of their heart health
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) The Heart Truth campaign will once again ...
The New National Terrorism Advisory SystemThe New National Terrorism Advisory System
Last month, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that DHS would discontinue the five-color Homeland Security Advisory System ...
Six-month drug regimen cuts HIV isk for breastfeeding infantsSix-month drug regimen cuts HIV isk for breastfeeding infants
Giving breastfeeding infants of HIV-infected mothers a daily dose of the antiretroviral drug nevirapine for six months halved the risk ...
Medicare Report to nation finds continued declines in many cancer ratesMedicare Report to nation finds continued declines in many cancer rates
Rates of death in the United States from all cancers for men and women continued to decline between 2003 and ...
Recovery Act-funded jobs program helps high school grads who have ASDRecovery Act-funded jobs program helps high school grads who have ASD
JobTIPS, a free, Web-based program unveiled today, aims to help youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other disabilities develop ...
Study identifies gene that suppresses cell’s immune activationStudy identifies gene that suppresses cell’s immune activation
A new study of prostate tumors has shown that a gene, FOXO3, suppresses activation of cells related to immunity and ...
Medicare Personalized Daily Food PlanMedicare Personalized Daily Food Plan
National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to learn how to improve your diet. Get some ideas by trying a ...