Medicare, Be Part of EPA’s Video Project
Submit a 10-second video that shows someone doing something good for the environment while reading and showing a sign that says, “It’s My Environment.” The deadline is December 1.
Health Care
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
It happened to me on Saturday. I really wasn’t expecting it, but I woke up with the holiday spirit. Suddenly I was filled with thoughts of eating, drinking, merriment, giving gifts and holiday decorations. I spent much of the weekend getting started on my Christmas shopping and preparing for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s safe to say … Read more
Medicare, Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative enters next phase of research
The National Institutes of Health is expanding the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), a groundbreaking study that will recruit hundreds of new volunteers to help define the subtle changes that may take place in the brains of older people many years before overt symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear. ADNI is the largest public-private partnership to … Read more
2010 National Mammography Day
According to healthfinder.gov’s Health Observances page, Oct. 22 is National Mammography Day. On this day, women are encouraged to make an appointment for their annual mammograms. You can take this National Mammography Day Quiz to see how much you know about mammography. We all have busy lives and let’s face it, getting a mammogram can … Read more
Keeping our Teenager’s Eyes on the Road
Our guest blogger today is Nicholas Worrell, who works for the Communications Office at the National Transportation Safety Board — working to advocate highway safety across the nation. Again and again, you’ve heard it on TV, radio, social media networks, newspapers, and from parents and governing authorities. It’s so important that I also want you … Read more
Tracking Santa’s Trip
When I was a little kid, I used to try to stay up as late as possible on Christmas Eve so I would know when Santa got to my house to deliver the presents. I never usually made it past 11 p.m. Instead I would fall asleep imagining Santa flying all over the world dropping … Read more
Medicare, Succimer found ineffective for removing mercury
Succimer, a drug used for treating lead poisoning, does not effectively remove mercury from the body, according to research supported by the National Institutes of Health. Some families have turned to succimer as an alternative therapy for treating autism.
Rate this Recipe: Cheese Ball Hors D’oeuvres
Can you believe that Christmas is only a few days away? How many holiday parties have you attended? If you need a fun, delicious party food to bring to a potluck, this recipe is sure to please. West Virginia’s Bureau of Senior Services has a monthly food and fitness newsletter with great tips for staying … Read more
Medicare, NIH makes a splash at USA Science and Engineering Festival
The National Institutes of Health is making waves with exciting exhibits and special science performances at the inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival this weekend, Oct. 23-24, on the National Mall. The festival is aimed at making science fun, intriguing, and accessible to people of all ages. NIH will feature a mammoth exhibit at National … Read more
“Secure Flight” Starts for Travelers
Last week, one of my loyal readers, emailed me about a call she received from her airline regarding travel plans she booked months ago. The call stated that if she did not provide her full name, birth date and some other information for her flight, she wouldn’t get her boarding pass. By coincidence, I had recently booked … Read more
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TSA Blog and “Secure Flight”
Visit the TSA Blog to join the discussion on the checkpoint screening process at American airports. One of the current topics is Secure Flight, a program intended to enhance security and reduce the risk of watch list misidentification. Find out how Secure Flight will affect you.
NIH-supported mouse studies suggest treatment target for alcohol problems
A molecular pathway within the brain’s reward circuitry appears to contribute to alcohol abuse, according to laboratory mouse research supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The findings, published online today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also provide evidence that … Read more
Medicare Reminds You to Dispose of Electronics Safely
Medicare Reminds You to Dispose of Electronics Safely: After almost two decades of faithful service, my first 6-disc CD player stopped working. I can still remember tearing open the huge cardboard CD packaging, and popping my Mariah Carey CD in the player… ahhh, the good old days. I hadn’t investigated how to dispose of it safely, … Read more
Medicare, NIH researchers identify genetic elements influencing the risk of type 2 diabetes
Medicare, NIH researchers identify genetic elements influencing the risk of type 2 diabetes: A team led by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has captured the most comprehensive snapshot to date of DNA regions that regulate genes in human pancreatic islet cells, a subset of … Read more
Medicare, Statement from NIDDK Director Griffin P. Rodgers for National Diabetes Month, World Diabetes Day
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), an initiative of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is pleased to recognize November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and Nov. 14 as World Diabetes Day. This year, NDEP is raising awareness about the importance of preventing type 2 diabetes by focusing … Read more
Medicare, NIH alerts caregivers to increase in SIDS risk during cold weather
Parents and caregivers can take steps to reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) during the colder months, when infants are at higher risk, according to the National Institutes of Health.