Online Education: Great Distance Learning Resources from Students.gov

Online Education: Great Distance Learning Resources from Students.gov: "Distance learning opportunities are great for students who aren't able to attend school full-time because of family obligations, time constraints, or financial difficulties. Taking advantage of online education opportunities enables students to balance the demands of their busy lives and work independently without sacrificing their career goals"

HOUSE PASSES BILL TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION

HOUSE PASSES BILL TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION: "Legislation Will Increase Access to FHA for Potential Homebuyers "

FEMA Launches Debris Contractor Registry To Assist Communities

FEMA Launches Debris Contractor Registry To Assist Communities: "The registry is a web-based database that allows debris removal contractors across the nation to post information about their capabilities and availability. FEMA developed this registry to assist state and local governments to plan for, and manage debris removal operations either before or after disasters occur. "

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study: "The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of micordermabrasion to try to improve the appearance of facial acne. The microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that directs pressurized aluminum oxide crystals at its target accompanied by a suction device. "

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study: "The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of micordermabrasion to try to improve the appearance of facial acne. The microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that directs pressurized aluminum oxide crystals at its target accompanied by a suction device. "

Recruiting:Study Evaluating Lecozotan SR in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

Recruiting:Study Evaluating Lecozotan SR in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD): "The purpose of this study is determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 3 doses of lecozotan SR in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease over 12 weeks"

CDC Update:Questions and Answers on the Flu Vaccine

CDC Update:Questions and Answers on the Flu Vaccine: "There are two types of vaccines that protect against the flu. The 'flu shot' is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. A different kind of vaccine, called the nasal-spray flu vaccine (sometimes referred to as LAIV for Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine), was approved in 2003. "

NIDA Announces Recommendations To Treat Drug Abusers, Save Money, and Reduce Crime

NIDA Announces Recommendations To Treat Drug Abusers, Save Money, and Reduce Crime: "The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, just released a landmark scientific report showing that effective treatment of drug abuse and addiction can save communities money and reduce crime. "

Watch Your Wheels:California Tops Nation in Motorcycle Thefts

Watch Your Wheels:California Tops Nation in Motorcycle Thefts: "The National Insurance Crime Bureau today announced the top ten states for motorcycle thefts in 2005. They are, with theft totals in parentheses, as follows: "

How to Protect Your Kids With ID Kits - The FBI Reports

How to Protect Your Kids With ID Kits - The FBI Reports: "A child disappears in a crowd at the fair. A toddler wanders out an open door. A teen doesn't return from the mall. Every year, hundreds of thousands of kids in the U.S. are reported missing. "

Is a Wildfire Headed Your Way? Stay Informed Online, in Realtime

Is a Wildfire Headed Your Way? Stay Informed Online, in Realtime: "The USGS and other partnering agencies have produced an Internet-based mapping application that gives wildfire personnel and the general public access to online maps of current fire locations and perimeters using standard Web browsers"

Cal/OSHA investigates second possible heat illness fatality

Cal/OSHA investigates second possible heat illness fatality: "Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced today that Cal/OSHA is investigating the second possible heat illness related fatality of 2006. Benadino Gomez, a 49 year old employee of Valley Pool and Plastering in Fresno, died Thursday night at a worksite in Kerman, after laboring in temperatures that reached 109 degrees"

Telemedicine Treatment for Veterans With Gulf War Illness

Telemedicine Treatment for Veterans With Gulf War Illness: "Numerous studies have shown that poorly defined medical conditions are commonly reported in the aftermath of military conflict. Recent epidemiologic studies suggest that war-related syndromes are exceptionally common in deployed personnel and may affect 45% to 60% of returning soldiers. "

Transvaginal Tension Free Vaginal Tape-Obturator to control Stress Urinary Incontinence

Transvaginal Tension Free Vaginal Tape-Obturator to control Stress Urinary Incontinence: "Urinary incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine) is an extremely common, distressing and socially disabling condition. It is known to affect up to 14 % of the adult female population in the United Kingdom. "

President Declares Emergency For Missouri

President Declares Emergency For Missouri: "The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that President Bush declared an emergency exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms "

Drug Addiction Treatment Methods

Drug Addiction Treatment Methods: "Drug addiction is a treatable brain disease. Through treatment that is tailored to individual needs, patients can learn to control their condition and live normal, productive lives. Like people with diabetes or heart disease, people in treatment for drug addiction learn behavioral changes and often take medications as part of their treatment regimen."

Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher Over Time

Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher Over Time: "Four of every 10 obesity surgery patients develop a complication, such as a hernia, within 6 months of leaving the hospital, according to a new study by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The study is the most extensive to date on post-surgical complications from obesity operations based on insurance claims data."

Effectiveness of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus a High Carbohydrate Diet in Promoting Weight Loss and Improved Health

Effectiveness of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus a High Carbohydrate Diet in Promoting Weight Loss and Improved Health: "This study will examine the effects of a low carbohydrate diet versus a high carbohydrate diet on weight loss."

Accelerator Pedal Recall on Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

Accelerator Pedal Recall on Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: " On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod."

19,000 Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

19,000 Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard: "These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers."