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Feb
19
0 comments Tags: Black History Month, consumer health, minority health
During Black History Month,the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will join partners in reflecting on the achievements of African Americans while promoting pathways to a healthier future with better health outcomes. During February, OMH will focus on the importance of daily physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle. Additionally, OMH will raise… Read More »
Posted in: General
Feb
19
0 comments Tags: speech disorder, stuttering
The latest NIH News in Health newsletter describes some of the causes of stuttering or disrupted speech patterns. Stuttering affects more people than you might think. Roughly 3 million Americans have this speech disorder that makes speaking smoothly difficult. Scientists are learning about what causes people to stutter, and genes tell a big part of… Read More »
Posted in: General
Feb
19
0 comments Tags: Cannabidiol, CBD, consumer health
CBD. Cannabidiol. No matter what you call it, you may have heard health claims about this little-known part of the marijuana plant, which comes from the plant’s flowers. Some say it treats muscle aches, anxiety, sleeping troubles, chronic pain, and more. But what does the science say? Learn more about CBD in this article from… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jan
27
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Heartburn actually has nothing to do with your heart. Dr. John Pandolfino of Northwestern University has four important facts you should know about heartburn: Many diseases can cause heartburn Regular heartburn does not lead to cancer. Not all foods trigger heartburn. Significant weight loss is not necessary to ease heartburn. Learn more here.
Posted in: General
Jan
27
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This webinar will introduce the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) members to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), the outreach arm of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Presenters will provide attendees with a step-by-step guide on how they can leverage NNLM to support the health information needs of rural and… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jan
27
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Nearly one-third of American adults has hypertension (high blood pressure), but it often goes unnoticed. Hypertension often does not have any major symptoms, yet it can lead to conditions like heart attack or stroke. Normal blood pressure means that your systolic pressure is less than 120 and your diastolic pressure is less than 80. The… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jan
22
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No, that title isn’t a get-rich-quick scam, it’s an announcement for the NNLM PSR 2020-2021 Funding Webinar! Join NNLM PSR staff and guest speakers to hear about two incredible projects our members have run over the past year with the support of subaward funding, and to learn more about the funding opportunities and logistics of… Read More »
Posted in: General
Dec
18
0 comments Tags: community health, minority health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health released a new Health Disparities Report which details what health disparities continue to affect people residing in the U.S. and efforts to address these issues from each state. The page also provides a map to find the minority health point of contacts in… Read More »
Posted in: General, Public Health
Dec
18
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Food literacy
Fasting and intermittent fasting are perhaps topics that come to mind when preparing for the parties and gatherings of winter break. The latest NIH News in Health provides information on fasting and the effects on health. What is fasting? What changes develop in our bodies when doing so? Should you fast?
Posted in: General, Health Information
Sep
06
0 comments Tags: consumer health resources, health literacy
5 class offerings! This hands-on class will cover the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. Come learn about the evolution of consumer health, health literacy and the e-patient. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites and… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information Literacy, Public Health, Public Library