Taking folic acid supplements or eating fortified grain products is unlikely to worsen problems related to low levels of vitamin ...
Month: July 2011
Healthy Swimming Video ContestHealthy Swimming Video Contest
For a chance to win $1,000 and contribute to public safety, create a short video on preventing recreational water illnesses. ...
Pool and Spa Drain Covers RecalledPool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled
More than one million pool or spa drain covers from various manufacturers have been recalled due to an entrapment risk. ...
Text4baby — Text Messages for Pregnant Women and New ParentsText4baby — Text Messages for Pregnant Women and New Parents
Text4baby is a free service from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides pregnant women and new ...
Findings in mice have potential to curb obesity and type 2 diabetesFindings in mice have potential to curb obesity and type 2 diabetes
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered a pathway in mice that allows white fat — a contributor ...
Balance tips toward environment as heritability ebbs in autism?Balance tips toward environment as heritability ebbs in autism?
The largest and most rigorous twin study of its kind to date has found that shared environment influences susceptibility to ...
Balance tips toward environment as heritability ebbs in autism?Balance tips toward environment as heritability ebbs in autism?
The largest and most rigorous twin study of its kind to date has found that shared environment influences susceptibility to ...
American History Museum BlogAmerican History Museum Blog
For a behind-the-scenes look at the National Museum of American History, visit the blog, “O Say Can You See?” You’ll ...
Citizenship Applications — Top 5 MistakesCitizenship Applications — Top 5 Mistakes
Applying for American citizenship takes time, but you can facilitate the process by avoiding the most common mistakes. Watch our ...
Effort seeks to identify measures of nutritional statusEffort seeks to identify measures of nutritional status
The National Institutes of Health has undertaken a new program to discover, develop and distribute measures of nutritional status. The ...
Thinking globally to improve mental healthThinking globally to improve mental health
Mental health experts are calling for a greater world focus on improving access to care and treatment for mental, neurological, ...
New substances added to HHS Report on CarcinogensNew substances added to HHS Report on Carcinogens
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today added eight substances to its Report on Carcinogens, a science-based document ...
Potential new target for smoking cessation without weight gainPotential new target for smoking cessation without weight gain
A new study uncovers a brain mechanism that could be targeted for new medications designed to help people quit smoking ...
Funded study uses planning prompts to enhance vaccination ratesFunded study uses planning prompts to enhance vaccination rates
We all have good intentions, but sometimes we need a nudge to turn those intentions into actions. According to a ...
Researchers find new clues about agingResearchers find new clues about aging
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a new pathway that sets the clock for programmed aging in normal cells. ...
Challenges public to help bring discovery into the classroomChallenges public to help bring discovery into the classroom
A new competition seeks to bring hands-on science into classrooms nationwide. The National Institutes of Health’s K-12 Lessons About Bioscience ...
Beach SafetyBeach Safety
Before heading to the beach, review some safety tips from USA.gov. MedicareCard.com has been serving consumers for several years with ...