African-American History Month
Read about inventors, artists, soldiers, civil rights figures, entrepreneurs, and others who’ve helped to shape American culture.
Month: February 2011
America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
America’s Great Outdoors: A Promise to Future Generations is the President’s initiative for preserving our natural heritage. Instead of dictating policies, this initiative turns to local, grassroots programs and seeks better partnerships between the federal government and states, tribes, and local communities.
Explore Health Insurance Options
Visit HealthCare.gov to find health insurance that’s affordable and meets your medical needs. You can also use this website to compare hospitals and other medical facilities, learn about preventive services to help you stay healthy, and read about the Affordable Care Act.
Research Your Family History
Since my job involves locating and sharing government information, I sometimes get research assignments from my family; they send me questions about consolidating student loans, social security benefits, and consumer issues. Still I was surprised when my Grannie recently asked me to do some research about her paternal grandparents. I’m ready to jump at the … Read more
Largest oil spill health study to launch along Gulf Coast
The GuLF STUDY (Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study), to help learn if oil spills and exposure to crude oil and dispersants affect physical and mental health, will launch in states along the Gulf Coast in February 2011. The study is being conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes … Read more
Rare gene glitch may hold clues for schizophrenia — NIH-funded study
Rare gene glitch may hold clues for schizophrenia — NIH-funded study
Get Free Tax Help
Filing your taxes can be a big challenge, but if you meet certain qualifications, you could be eligible for free help with your tax preparation this year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) assists people who make less than $49,000 per year and need help filing their taxes. You can get assistance from VITA … Read more
Washington’s Birthday
Washington’s Birthday, also known as Presidents’ Day, is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday in February. The holiday now recognizes the legacies of all American Presidents.
Rare Disease Day at NIH presents latest research from various agencies and advocacy groups
The National Institutes of Health will celebrate the Fourth Annual Rare Disease Day Feb. 28 with a day-long celebration co-sponsored by the NIH Office of Rare Diseases Research and the NIH Clinical Center. The event will recognize rare diseases research activities supported by several government agencies and advocacy organizations. Attendance is free and open to … Read more
Medicare, Online Small Business Training
I think it takes an adventurous spirit and a willingness to take risks when it comes to starting your own business. I admire people who have been able to start a successful business. Have you been toying with the idea of starting your own business? Starting a business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor. … Read more
Medicare, Researchers identify protein essential for embryo implantation
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have identified a key step in the establishment of a pregnancy. Their discovery shows how the hormone progesterone suppresses the growth of the uterus’s lining so that a fertilized egg can implant in the uterus.
Rate this Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup
Happy President’s Day! Nothing is more comforting when you have a cold or flu than a big bowl of soup; and maybe a comfy couch, a humidifier and a good movie. Today’s recipe comes from the Center for Nutrition and Policy Promotion. They have a cookbook called Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals. The … Read more
Researchers identify protein essential for embryo implantation
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have identified a key step in the establishment of a pregnancy. Their discovery shows how the hormone progesterone suppresses the growth of the uterus’s lining so that a fertilized egg can implant in the uterus.
Beware of Sweetheart Scams, Medicare Help
Beware of Sweetheart Scams, Medicare Help
Medicare, Meeting Announcement, NIMH Workshop: Sex Differences in Brain, Behavior, Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Medicare, Meeting Announcement, NIMH Workshop: Sex Differences in Brain, Behavior, Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Medicare, Science News, Brain Activity Patterns in Anxiety-Prone People Suggest Deficits in Handling Fear
Anxiety as a personality trait appears to be linked to the functioning of two key brain regions involved in fear and its suppression, according to an NIMH-funded study. Differences in how these two regions function and interact may help explain the wide range of symptoms seen in people who have anxiety disorders. The study was … Read more
Medicare, Surgery on fetus reduces complications of spina bifida
A surgical procedure to repair a common birth defect of the spine, if undertaken while a baby is still in the uterus, greatly reduces the need to divert, or shunt, fluid away from the brain, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health and four research institutions.