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Dec
11
0 comments Tags: environmental health, healthy lifestyle, holidays, sustainable
Are you one of those organized people who are already prepared for the coming winter holidays? Or do you still have plans to make and gifts to buy? Either way, why not take a second look at some of your usual holiday activities to see if you can make them more “sustainable?” The more people who… Read More »
Posted in: Environmental Health, Public Health
Dec
11
0 comments Tags: alcohol use, holidays
Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some will suffer adverse consequences that range from fights to falls to traffic crashes. Sadly, we often put ourselves and others at risk because we… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Substance Addiction and Misuse
Dec
06
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting written comments regarding the Healthy People 2030 objectives.
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Public Health
Dec
06
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Check out Opioid Resources from the Centers for Disease Control, from a recent WebJunction newsletter. The resources have been especially gathered for public libraries.
Posted in: Articles, Mental Health, Public Health, Substance Addiction and Misuse
Dec
06
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Check out the December issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research.
Posted in: Articles, Children and Teens, Chronic Disease, Public Health
Nov
26
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Join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine- Middle Atlantic Region on December 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm EST for their monthly Boost Box series. This series aims to boost your knowledge of National Library of Medicine products and additional health information topics. The month of December will feature guest speaker Mary Ehret, M.S.,R.D., L.D.N.,… Read More »
Posted in: General, Public Health, Public Library, Webinars
Nov
02
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In this special NIH-wide collaborative issue of Honoring Health, you will find a sample of the health resources available from many of the NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices that can be used to promote healthier Native communities.
Posted in: General, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health
Nov
02
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Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits is an innovative portal that highlights the NIH’s health and wellness resources for the public.
Posted in: Mental Health, Public Health
Nov
02
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Despite news reports to the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not warned people against dressing chickens in Halloween costumes.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Public Health, Rural
Oct
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, family health, informed medical decisions, patient engagement
Health screenings are tests that look for diseases before symptoms may appear. These screenings can diagnose diseases early which may allow for easier and more effective treatment. Which tests are needed may depend on your age, gender, and family history. But some experts say that screenings can sometimes do more harm than good and that… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information Literacy, Public Health