Grant provides Federal assistance for Indian tribes
Grant provides Federal assistance for Indian tribes
Health Care
Small Changes to a Healthier You
Small Changes to a Healthier You
Apply Now for Federal Student Aid
Are you independently wealthy? Me neither, that’s why I relied on federal financial aid to pay for college. If you’re in college, it’s time to apply for student financial aid. Almost all two- and four-year colleges, universities and career schools use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to award federal student aid, … Read more
Don’t Forget Your Old 401k Plan
Last week, a visit to my mailbox yielded some bills, junkmail, and a statement from the company that manages the 401k retirement account from my old job. In my excitement to start working at the Federal Citizen Information Center, I neglected to move the money in my 401k from my last job, so it’s just sitting … Read more
Find Government Forms on USA.gov
You can now search for government forms on USA.gov. You’ll find a list of commonly requested forms, including tax forms, small business forms, and citizenship and immigration forms; but you can also search by keyword, form number, or agency.
NIH-funded scientists publish orangutan genome sequence
It is easy to feel a kinship with orangutans when looking into their soulful eyes and observing their socially complex behavior. Perhaps that’ because orangutans and humans share 97 percent of their DNA sequence, according to an analysis of the great ape’s genome published today by an international group of scientists.
Little-known growth factor enhances memory, prevents forgetting in rats
A naturally occurring growth factor significantly boosted retention and prevented forgetting of a fear memory when injected into rats’ memory circuitry during time-limited windows when memories become fragile and changeable. In the study funded by the National Institutes of Health, animals treated with insulin-like growth factor (IGF-II) excelled at remembering to avoid a location where … Read more
Glaucoma — A Leading Cause of Blindness
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Although there are usually no symptoms in the early stages, glaucoma can be detected through a comprehensive eye exam. Early detection and treatment can help to save your vision, so get regular eye exams.
Shockable cardiac arrests are more common in public than home
Cardiac arrests that can be treated by electric stimulation, also known as shockable arrests, were found at a higher frequency in public settings than in the home, according to a National Institutes of Health-funded study appearing in the Jan. 27 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The Future of Product Safety
After millions of product recalls of drop-side cribs through the years, last week the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced new rules that outlaw drop-side cribs last week.You can watch video of the decision here. The CPSC posts product recalls almost every day. Generally, the company that produces the product handles the recall and … Read more
Traffic and Road Closure Information
If you’ll be driving during the holidays, check out traffic and road closure reports before you head out.
Air Travel Tips from TSA
Help to make your air travel a little smoother this holiday season by reviewing some travel tips from the Transporation Security Administration (TSA).
Study ties blood protein to Alzheimer’s brain abnormalities
Scientists are seeking ways to detect the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, since harmful changes may be taking place in the brain years before symptoms appear. Now, researchers report that a blood test detecting a specific protein in blood samples from cognitively normal older people may reflect the levels of beta-amyloid protein in the brain … Read more
Brain activity pattern signals ability to compensate for dyslexia
Brain scans of dyslexic adolescents who were later able to compensate for their dyslexia showed a distinct pattern of brain activity when compared to scans of adolescents who were unable to compensate, reported researchers funded in part by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Representation in the U. S. House
Today we have a guest blogger, Joanne Dickinson, the New Initiatives and Innovations Officer in the Center for New Media and Promotions at the U.S. Census Bureau. Do you know the population count of the United States or want to learn your state’s resident population? How about the number of Representatives your state has in … Read more
State of the State Addresses
View a transcript of your governor’s 2011 State of the State Address if it was delivered earlier this month, or find out when he/she plans to speak. Most State of the State Addresses are given in January, February, or March.
State of the Union Address — January 25
Tonight at 9:00pm EST, the President will deliver the State of the Union Address. This annual speech allows the President to discuss the condition of the nation and outline priorities. Following the speech, President Obama and senior White House officials will hold a series of live online events to answer your questions.