The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) rated 200 popular beaches across the United States on a 5 star scale. Criteria ...
Month: July 2012
Scientists identify likely predictors of hepatitis C severityScientists identify likely predictors of hepatitis C severity
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified several factors in people infected with the hepatitis C virus that ...
A U.S. Sailor with the visit, boardA U.S. Sailor with the visit, board
A U.S. Sailor with the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the USS Lassen boards a South Korean ...
Colleges and communities can reduce alcohol-related harm to studentsColleges and communities can reduce alcohol-related harm to students
Coordinated strategies that address alcohol availability, alcohol policy enforcement and drinking norms can help colleges and their communities protect students ...
Cognitive changes may be only sign of fetal alcohol exposureCognitive changes may be only sign of fetal alcohol exposure
Most children exposed to high levels of alcohol in the womb do not develop the distinct facial features seen in ...
Common Fund announces new programsCommon Fund announces new programs
New programs exploring novel approaches to cell-to-cell communication and understanding undiagnosed diseases, which represent challenges or scientific opportunities for a ...
Olympic Fun Day MeetupOlympic Fun Day Meetup
Olympic Fun Day Meetup: While thousands of Olympic athletes are representing America in the 2012 Olympics in London this summer, ...
Director announces appointment of David M. Murray as Associate Director for Disease Prevention and Director of the Office of Disease PreventionDirector announces appointment of David M. Murray as Associate Director for Disease Prevention and Director of the Office of Disease Prevention
National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., announced today the appointment of David M. Murray, Ph.D., as ...
Help Feed Your Family Through the SNAP ProgramHelp Feed Your Family Through the SNAP Program
By Carolyn L. Bird, Ph.D., USDA eXtension’s Financial Security for All Community of Practice Leadership Team Member What is SNAP? ...
Find Out How to Feed Your Family on a BudgetFind Out How to Feed Your Family on a Budget
With the rising cost of food, feeding a family on a budget isn’t easy, but there are resources that can ...
Amelia Earhart’s Pilot LicenseAmelia Earhart’s Pilot License
Image description: Amelia Earhart’s Pilot License, issued May 16, 1923. Earhart achieved international celebrity as the first woman to cross ...
Happy Independence Day! Today is the United States’ 236th birthday!Happy Independence Day! Today is the United States’ 236th birthday!
Happy Independence Day! Today is the United States’ 236th birthday!: July 4th is Independence Day, an American holiday that celebrates ...
Visit Your Local Library This SummerVisit Your Local Library This Summer
You don’t have to be outdoors to have a fun summer. In fact, some of the most gratifying and enriching ...
Listen to the Stars and Stripes Forever MarchListen to the Stars and Stripes Forever March
Listen to the Stars and Stripes Forever March: Listen to Sousa’s Band playing Stars and Stripes Forever from the Library ...
Firework Injury Stats and Safety TipsFirework Injury Stats and Safety Tips
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provides advice on fireworks safety and statistics about fireworks injuries. If you plan ...
Fireworks explode near the U.S. CapitolFireworks explode near the U.S. Capitol
Image description: Fireworks explode near the U.S. Capitol on July 4. Photo from the Architect of the Capitol ...
What percent of an IRA does a person have to take each month after they are 70 years old?Asked by…What percent of an IRA does a person have to take each month after they are 70 years old?Asked by…
What percent of an IRA does a person have to take each month after they are 70 years old? Asked ...