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Dec
23
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Have you read the latest issue of NIH News in Health? Check out the December 2019 issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. Download a PDF version for printing.
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Dec
23
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Will Duct Tape Cure My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine This course will introduce basic concepts in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), issues about research into CAM therapies, evaluating CAM information, recommended websites, and researching evidence about CAM therapies. This is a 6-week class, and there will be approximately 30 to 90 minutes of… Read More »
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Dec
23
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Last month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released its Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and Supplemental Draft Guidance (Draft NIH Policy), making it available for public comment. Comments are due by January 10, 2020. Because everyone’s voice matters, NLM Director, Patti Brennan, wants everyone to have an opportunity to review the… Read More »
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Nov
25
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Are you a library professional interested in learning more about the research process? Do you have a brilliant idea or research topic that you want to pursue but do not know where to start and need support to carry it through? The Research Training Institute (RTI) is a unique, intensive, and collaborative program that takes… Read More »
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Nov
25
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World AIDS Day is on December 1st. It is an annual observance to celebrate and support global efforts to prevent new HIV infections, increase awareness and knowledge, and support those living with HIV. It was first observed over 30 years ago, and since then, tremendous progress has been made to prevent and treat HIV. Learn… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, HIV/AIDS, Public Health
Nov
25
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Public and school libraries throughout the nation have been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing this year with the reading theme “A Universe of Stories”. Join us for an online offering of Astronaut Health: Health Information Resources to Support Science Education. Instructor Debbie Montenegro, NNLM SCR Consumer Health Coordinator and NASA Solar… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Public Library, Webinars
Nov
12
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In coordination with Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment for 2020, which runs Nov. 1–Dec. 15, 2019, in states that use the Federal Marketplace Platform, the Public Library Association (PLA) has released a new online tutorial to help consumers sign up for health insurance. The course, Using Healthcare.gov to Enroll in Health Insurance, covers the basics of securing… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information, Websites
Nov
01
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Numeracy literacy is not only a problem for individuals receiving health information but also for those providing information that contain numbers. This class is a basic introduction for anyone who wants to understand how to communicate health information that involves numeracy. The purpose of this class is to understand risk and benefits from a layman’s… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information Literacy, Webinars
Nov
01
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A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found too much or too little sleep is associated with higher risk of heart attack. A survey of more than 450,000 individuals concluded those with high genetic risk for cardiovascular disease can lower their chance of a heart attack by almost 20 percent… Read More »
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Nov
01
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Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science (CCS) is an NLM priority area for NNLM. Through citizen science and crowdsourcing, NNLM can engage communities in addressing societal needs and accelerating biomedical science, technology, and innovation. Collaborations between communities and researchers build capacity to address problems and meet research goals. Community participation in the research process also builds trust… Read More »
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