Health News | Health Resources National Sleep Awareness Week Is March 7-13 Chronic, long-term sleep disorders affect millions of Americans each
year. These disorders and the sleep deprivation they cause can
interfere with work, driving, social activities, and overall quality of
life, and can have serious health implications.
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Announcements Unmarried and Single Americans Week 2008 There are 92 million unmarried Americans 18 and older in 2006. This group comprised 42 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older. Sep 12, 2008 - 12:09:58 PM
Announcements Show Your Postal Carrier Some Love, National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 Dog owners across America are being asked to show their letter carriers some love by making sure their pets are in separate rooms with closed doors before accepting mail from a carrier at their front doors. Last year, more than 3,000 city and rural carriers were attacked by dogs across the United States -including 103 city and rural carriers from the Houston metro area alone.
64.3 million is the estimated number of fathers across the nation.
Apr 17, 2008 - 12:20:46 PM
National Observances Mother’s Day 2008: May 11, 2008 There was
94.1 number of births in 2006 per 1,000 women of childbearing age in Utah, which led the nation. At the other end of the spectrum was Vermont, with a rate of 52.2 births.
Mar 13, 2008 - 1:14:38 PM
Announcements February is American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a
major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2008, an estimated 770,000 Americans will have a new coronary attack, and about 430,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 26 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one Feb 1, 2008 - 10:49:40 AM
Things You Should Know A Kiss is Just a Kiss: Mistletoe is So Much More This Christmas when you pucker up under the mistletoe, consider this: while festive and fun, mistletoe also provides essential food, cover and nesting sites for an amazing number of birds, butterflies and mammals in the United States Dec 18, 2007 - 6:53:21 AM
Announcements ’Tis the Season For Mailing Santa may have Rudolph and innumerable elves, but the U.S. Postal Service has 700,000 employees, more than 200,000 trucks, online convenience and a 232-year history of delivering holiday cheer Dec 17, 2007 - 10:14:12 AM
Announcements Mail Holiday Packages with Care December is the busiest time of year for mailing and the U.S. Postal Service is helping to make holiday shipping needs a little bit easier. With 20 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the Postal Service has some tips to help send holiday cheer in a safe, secure manner. Dec 11, 2007 - 7:32:01 AM
National Observances Thanksgiving Food Prepparation Tips: Things You Should Know The decision of choosing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner is serious business, both for shoppers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Whether a turkey is sold at a grocery store or ordered by Internet or catalogue, check for the USDA or State mark of inspection which ensures that the turkey has been inspected for safety and wholesomeness. Nov 21, 2007 - 7:45:49 PM
National Observances Spotlight on Thanksgiving Day Statistics - BLS Reports For most of us, this holiday still means a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner. However, throughout the year Americans are spending a greater percentage of their food dollars on food away from home — that is, at restaurants instead of at the grocery store. The portion of the family-of-four food budget spent on food away from home increased from 36 to 43 percent from 1984 to 2006. Nov 9, 2007 - 7:17:35 AM
Announcements 142, 000 Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. “Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc,” SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall. Oct 25, 2007 - 4:17:45 PM
National Observances October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer remains a significant health concern for women in the United States. and throughout the world. In the U.S., it is the most common form of cancer in women. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FCIC has brought together some resources surrounding this health issue.
It is estimated that 36.1 million children between the ages of 5-13 partcipated in trick-or treating across the United States. This is down by 45,000 children from the year 2005.
Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in Mexico, celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained men of the French Army.
Mar 10, 2007 - 9:04:27 AM
National Observances November Is Diabetes Awareness Month November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and once again your opportunity to learn more about diabetes and the risks associated with it. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Nov 12, 2006 - 1:20:09 PM
National Observances October Is National Fire Prevention Month October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time when we should all be aware of ways to help learn fire safety and prevention. According to Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Regional Director Dennis Hunsinger, most Americans underestimate their risk for fire, and many either lack emergency response plans or fail to practice them with fire drills. Oct 17, 2006 - 7:10:00 AM
major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2008, an estimated 770,000 Americans will have a new coronary attack, and about 430,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 26 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one