High mammographic breast density, which is a marker of increased risk of developing breast cancer, does not seem to increase the risk of death among breast cancer patients, according to a study led by Gretchen L. Gierach, Ph.D., of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The research was conducted … Read more
Researchers supported by the NIH Common Fund have discovered that genetic differences linked to a wide variety of diseases, including many adult-onset diseases, influence how genes are turned on, or activated, during fetal development. These findings may help to explain why some environmental exposures in utero or during early childhood are known to increase risk … Read more
September 11th is a National Day of Service and Remembrance: Find service opportunities in your community.
Food is expensive, but you can find tips to help you eat well on a tight budget. For example: Prepare stews and casseroles to help stretch expensive food items and provide meals for multiple days. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. Healthy foods that tend to be reasonably priced and available year-round … Read more
Tattoo inks and the pigments used to color them can become contaminated by bacteria, mold, and fungi. In the last year, inks contaminated with a family of bacteria called nontuberculous mycobacteria have caused serious infections in at least four states. Some bacteria in this family can cause lung disease, joint infection, eye problems, and other … Read more
Kids.gov is the U.S. government’s website for children in grades K-8. Kids, parents, and teachers can use the site to get help with homework, access lesson plans, watch videos, play games, and more. If you’ve visited Kids.gov previously, you’ll notice that the website has been completely redesigned. The vibrant new site provides areas for three … Read more
Approximately 1 in 7 American adults and 1 in 10 American children have high cholesterol. Do you know your cholesterol levels? September is National Cholesterol Education Month–a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and review some tips on how to keep your cholesterol at healthy levels.
A clinic-based program for adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their families helped the teens develop the healthy behaviors needed to control their blood sugar levels, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found.
A clinic-based program for adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their families helped the teens develop the healthy behaviors needed to control their blood sugar levels, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found.
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A child touches the name of someone who died on September 11, 2011. The name is part of the memorial at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Find a name on the memorial. Photo by Jin Lee. View more of Lee’s photos of touching moments at the memorial.
Forever Cheese, Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese because it is contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. According to CDC reports, 14 people have been infected with listeriosis and hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported. Listeriosis contributed to at least one of these deaths. The recall affects lot number T9425 and/or … Read more
The Lifeline program helps low-income households get telephone service by providing discounts up to $10.00 a month on one basic monthly phone service (landline or wireless). Currently, more than 17 million households are subscribed to Lifeline. In order to enroll in Lifeline, potential subscribers must demonstrate their eligibility by showing proof of income or participation … Read more
Erin Wilson, a NASA engineer, adds aluminum tape to electrical cables to protect them from the cold during environmental testing of special optical equipment. These tests will verify the alignment of flight instruments that will fly aboard NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Photo by Chris Gunn, NASA
Forever Cheese, Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese because it is contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. According to CDC reports, 14 people have been infected with listeriosis and hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported. Learn more about the recall and how to recognize the contaminated cheese.
A study comparing three common approaches to periodically adjust the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for people with mild asthma has found no detectable differences in how often a person’s asthma worsened. The methods examined in this study were a patient-guided modification based on symptoms, an assessment made by an examining physician, or the results … Read more