Month: August 2012

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which serves as a good reminder to get caught up on your shots. Check out the recommended vaccine schedules for babies, children, and adults.

Numerous provocative advances in neuroscience were reported during the summer of 2012.

There are many things you can do to help your kids start the school year on the right track, like replacing an old backpack or getting them the school supplies they need. But there’s something more meaningful you can do that may not cost money: help them with their homework. Students who do their homework … Read more

Price Look-Up codes are printed on the small stickers attached to fresh produce at the grocery store. These codes tell you key pieces of information about the produce, like if it’s organic or genetically modified.

Every day, the government uses social media services like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to communicate with you and provide easy access to government benefits and services. But unlike most government websites, which are hosted on a .mil or a .gov domain, social media sites are hosted on commercial domains. Without the .gov or the .mil, … Read more

This self-portrait by the NASA Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars is a mosaic made up of 8 images taken on August 8. Curiosity is using these first days after landing to check its systems. The back of the rover can be seen at the top left of the image, and two of the … Read more

Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died. He was 82-years old. Remarks from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden: On behalf of the entire NASA family, I would like to express my deepest condolences to Carol and the rest of Armstrong family on the passing of Neil Armstrong. As long as … Read more

As a new school year approaches, get the information you need about immunizations, financial assistance, good nutrition, and more.

Plan your outdoor activities at federal lands across the United States. You can search by activity and make reservations.

Thinking about Expanding Your Family Through Adoption?: Learn more about adopting children from the U.S.

Today’s older Americans enjoy longer lives and better physical function than did previous generations, although, for some, an increased burden in housing costs and rising obesity may compromise these gains, according to a comprehensive federal look at aging. The report, Older Americans 2012: Key Indicators of Well-Being, tracks trends at regular intervals to see how … Read more

What does it mean if the FAFSA is returned stating not eligible for any Cal Grants? and Why? What else can be done? Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user. Cal Grants are student financial aid and funded by the State of California. They are available to California graduating high school seniors, recent graduates, and people … Read more

It’s Almost Time to go Back to School: Find important information about school lunches, vaccines, and more to help your family get ready.