Approximately 1 in 7 American adults and 1 in 10 American children have high cholesterol. Do you know your cholesterol ...
Month: October 2012
Congress.gov Launched Today – New Website for Finding Free Legislative InformationCongress.gov Launched Today – New Website for Finding Free Legislative Information
Congress.gov is a new website for legislative information, such as bills introduced in Congress. Find current legislative activities, learn how ...
Pollution Prevention WeekPollution Prevention Week
It’s Pollution Prevention Week. Learn how to prevent pollution at home, work and at school. ...
If You are Feeling Anxious or Depressed, You Can Find HelpIf You are Feeling Anxious or Depressed, You Can Find Help
More than 350,000 people took their own lives in the past year. If you or someone you know is feeling ...
Get Your Car Seats Inspected During Child Passenger Safety WeekGet Your Car Seats Inspected During Child Passenger Safety Week
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 12 years old. Deaths and injuries ...
How to Protect Your Kids from Cyber BullyingHow to Protect Your Kids from Cyber Bullying
Teenagers use cell phones and computers to harass others by sending malicious text messages, uploading embarrassing photos or videos on ...
2014 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is from October 2 – November 32014 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is from October 2 – November 3
Online registration for the 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery will begin on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight ...
A group of puffins at Maine Coastal IslandsA group of puffins at Maine Coastal Islands
A group of puffins at Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Photos from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast ...
Genetic Switch Involved in DepressionGenetic Switch Involved in Depression
Researchers have discovered a gene regulator that is over-expressed in brains of both depressed patients and rats that show depression-like ...
New program in metabolomicsNew program in metabolomics
The National Institutes of Health will invest $14.3 million this year, potentially investing more than $51.4 million over five years, ...
Are You Eligible for Unemployment Insurance?Are You Eligible for Unemployment Insurance?
Are You Eligible for Unemployment Insurance?: If you’re unemployed, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance. Find out if you ...
Statement on International FASD Awareness DayStatement on International FASD Awareness Day
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, recognized every year on the ninth day of the ninth month, is ...
Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Current West Nile Virus OutbreakProtect Yourself and Your Family from the Current West Nile Virus Outbreak
As of September 4, 2012, 87 deaths caused by West Nile Virus have been reported in the United States. There ...
Breast cancer patients with high density mammograms do not have increased risk of deathBreast cancer patients with high density mammograms do not have increased risk of death
High mammographic breast density, which is a marker of increased risk of developing breast cancer, does not seem to increase ...
Common Fund researchers link genetic variants and gene regulation in many common diseasesCommon Fund researchers link genetic variants and gene regulation in many common diseases
Researchers supported by the NIH Common Fund have discovered that genetic differences linked to a wide variety of diseases, including ...
September 11th is a National Day of Service and RemembranceSeptember 11th is a National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 11th is a National Day of Service and Remembrance: Find service opportunities in your community. ...
How To Eat Healthy on a Tight BudgetHow To Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget
Food is expensive, but you can find tips to help you eat well on a tight budget. For example: Prepare ...