I was at the bank last week, and not surprisingly, the teller asked me for identification. As I passed my driver’s license to her, I noticed that the address on my license is out of date. How many other important records have my old address I wonder? I didn’t move, but my address changed. I … Read more
Older adults who survive hospitalization involving severe sepsis, a serious medical condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to severe infection, are at higher risk for cognitive impairment and physical limitations than older adults hospitalized for other reasons, researchers have found.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded six grants totaling approximately $12 million over three years through a new initiative aimed at fostering a diverse scientific workforce. The initiative, called the NIH Director’s ARRA Funded Pathfinder Award to Promote Diversity in the Scientific Workforce, is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and administered … Read more
I feel blessed to have lived in the Washington, DC area for many years with easy access to some of the best museums, memorials and monuments, art galleries, theaters and concert halls. When I travel to DC today, I still take the opportunity to visit some of these places because the art and history they … Read more
In a technical tour de force, structural biologists funded by the National Institutes of Health have determined the three-dimensional structure of a molecule involved in HIV infection and in many forms of cancer. The high-resolution structure sheds light on how the molecule functions and could point to ways to control its activity, potentially locking out … Read more
In a technical tour de force, structural biologists funded by the National Institutes of Health have determined the three-dimensional structure of a molecule involved in HIV infection and in many forms of cancer. The high-resolution structure sheds light on how the molecule functions and could point to ways to control its activity, potentially locking out … Read more
Now that autumn is in full swing, it’s time for a big bowl of chili. Today’s recipe is from Feds Get Fit, a fun way for federal employees to participate in activities that will promote a healthy lifestyle. Feds Get Fit had a Recipe Challenge where federal employees submitted an original healthy recipe that is … Read more
If you haven’t submitted your entry for the “Share Your Story: GovGab Guest Writer Challenge,” you’d better hurry–the deadline is Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST! Normal 0 false false false <w:DontGrowautofit/> MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 To enter the contest, submit a 250-400-word post about how you’ve used government information. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 14th to … Read more
The National Academy of Sciences today announced that five leaders at the National Institutes of Health have been elected to the Institute of Medicine. Election to the IOM is one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health.
Share your creative ideas and vote on the ideas of others to help improve access to government datasets.
Children’s Health Month serves as a reminder to parents and caregivers to protect kids from environmental risks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides a calendar with daily tips that include testing your home for radon, preventing poisonings, and protecting kids from too much sun exposure.
Visit USA.gov for a variety of resources to help you find a job. You’ll find resume builders, links to federal and state job websites, guidance during job transitions, and more.
My house was built in 1972, and I’ve never considered it old. I knew that it had aluminum wiring when we bought it in 2003, though I didn’t realize how dangerous that was. I’ve since had that fixed. What I didn’t know until recently is that many houses built before 1978 in the U.S. used … Read more
On the eighth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, we extend our compassion to the members of this community who are living with HIV/AIDS, and we redouble our commitment to fight the epidemic in this population, which carries a disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS.
National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a key step in how the dengue virus infects a cell. The discovery one day may lead to new drugs to prevent or treat the infection.
Today is a special day for us here at GovGab. We’re celebrating two really big birthdays. The first is the 40th birthday of the Federal Citizen Information Center –the office that we work for. The second is the 10th birthday of USA.gov, the official government website, where we find great information to share with you … Read more
When I was younger, my parents told me I could be anything when I grew up, even the President. I think parents still probably tell their kids that same thing today to encourage them to set high goals for themselves. Of course, it also leads kids to wonder how exactly they could become President. On … Read more