Most children exposed to high levels of alcohol in the womb do not develop the distinct facial features seen in fetal alcohol syndrome, but instead show signs of abnormal intellectual or behavioral development, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and researchers in Chile.
Olympic Fun Day Meetup: While thousands of Olympic athletes are representing America in the 2012 Olympics in London this summer, the White House is sponsoring a “Let’s Move! Olympic Fun Day Meetup” all across America. On Saturday, July 28th, the first day of the summer Olympics, communities across the country will participate in Olympic-inspired games … Read more
Microbes inhabit just about every part of the human body, living on the skin, in the gut, and up the nose. Sometimes they cause sickness, but most of the time, microorganisms live in harmony with their human hosts, providing vital functions essential for human survival. For the first time, a consortium of researchers organized by … Read more
With the recent news that several popular websites have been hacked, we thought it was a good time to remind you what you can do to keep your personal information safe online. It all starts with creating safe and secure online passwords. Our Consumer Action Handbook offers several tips to help you create strong passwords. … Read more
Slide containing the microphotograph The image on the microphotograph Image description: This microphotograph, pictured next to a penny to show the scale, is only 1 millimeter wide and possibly the smallest image the Library of Congress owns. When magnified, you can see people standing in front of a building, a mental hospital. It was taken in … Read more
“Our nation’s immigration laws must be enforced in a firm and sensible manner, but they are not designed to be blindly enforced without consideration given to the individual circumstances of each case. Nor are they designed to remove productive young people to countries where they may not have lived or even speak the language. Discretion, … Read more
Once you’re retired, you’ll need to maintain 70 to 90 percent of your pre-retirement income to continue your current quality of life. That’s not always easy to do. Meanwhile, it’s possible that you’ll be retired for a long time, maybe 20 years or more, because life expectancies are getting longer. In other words, retirement is … Read more
Grill Safely This Summer: Learn how to grill safely with these tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Image description: Happy 237th Birthday, U.S. Army! From the Army: Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation’s leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain … Read more
Three new members to the National Institutes of Health Advisory Committee on Research on Women’s Health (ACRWH) have been confirmed by the director of the National Institutes of Health. The new members, who will each serve four-year terms, joined the advisory committee in April at the 35th ACRWH meeting at NIH’s main campus.
Are you a researcher interested in studying datasets from NIMH clinical trials? If so, several datasets are available to those who are qualified.
You told us you have moved and recently reported this to us. To ensure your privacy, you cannot request a replacement Medicare card online at this time. You must call or visit us to request a replacement card. To Contact Social Security: In the United States: Call our toll-free number 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf … Read more
Insights into how the first vaccine ever reported to modestly prevent HIV infection in people might have worked were published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine. Scientists have found that among adults who received the experimental HIV vaccine during the landmark RV144 clinical trial, those who produced relatively high levels of a … Read more
The Case for the New Medical College Admission Test: Why the MCAT must reflect physicians’ current public health challenges. A Perspective in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Researchers have turned up a new clue to the workings of a possible environmental factor in: fathers were four times more likely than mothers to transmit tiny, spontaneous mutations to their children with the disorders. Moreover, the number of such transmitted genetic glitches increased with paternal age. The discovery may help to explain earlier evidence … Read more
To celebrate Earth Month, the Environmental Protection Agency is sending out daily e-mail tips. If you sign up, you’ll receive information about saving energy, using water efficiently, how to reduce, reuse, and recycle, and more.
Most places across the country have experienced a milder winter than normal. The milder temperatures will increase the chances of homes getting infested with pests earlier and perhaps more frequently this spring. Get tips on safely controlling pests from the Environmental Protection Agency.