New NIH cookbook encourages families to eat healthfully
Nutritious meals can be tasty and easy to prepare, according to a new family cookbook from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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Medicare, Updated NDEP guide helps keep children with diabetes safe at school
School-age children with diabetes face unique challenges and sometimes dangerous situations tied to their oftentimes unpredictable glucose levels. To help teachers, principals and others ensure the safety of youngsters with diabetes during the school day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Diabetes Education Program has updated its manual, Helping the Student with … Read more
In Vitro Fertilization: Risks & Blessings
I’ve always loved a bargain. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is anything but cheap, but I definitely felt I got my money’s worth when I became pregnant with twins on my first attempt. I hadn’t given much thought to the possibility of multiples because I knew going into it that, at age 41, my chances of … Read more
New drug regimens cut HIV spread from mother to infant
Pregnant women who are unaware that they have HIV miss the chance for drug treatment that can benefit not only their own health, but could also prevent them from transmitting the virus to their infants. When HIV is not diagnosed until women go into labor, their infants are usually treated soon after birth with the … Read more
NIH-funded study finds new possible risk factor of heart disease, Medicare
NIH-funded study finds new possible risk factor of heart disease, Medicare
NIH-funded study shows early brain effects of HIV in mouse model
A new mouse model closely resembles how the human body reacts to early HIV infection and is shedding light on nerve cell damage related to the disease, according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Medicare, Explore the National Parks with Your Annual Pass
Medicare, Explore the National Parks with Your Annual Pass
Drive America’s Byways
The cardinal’s spring song this morning told me that winter is finally losing its grip on my area. My thoughts begin turning toward fun driving trips. The America’s Byways program is a good place to start. The 151 routes across the U.S. offer something for everyone: local drives, as well as touring routes that take … Read more
African-American History Month
Read about inventors, artists, soldiers, civil rights figures, entrepreneurs, and others who’ve helped to shape American culture.
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