Articles, tagged with "u s department of health and human services", page 6

Drug Rehab Is In Short Supply For Native Americans

American Indians and Alaska Natives have higher rates of dependence on or abuse of psychotherapeutic drugs, painkillers and tranquilizers than all other races, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A recent news story in the Grea... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart

Cure Your Acid Reflux with Products from the Kitchen

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a relatively common problem, affecting up to seven million Americans, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But you don't need to suffer from this uncomfortable backing... Read >
Author: Joe Barton

Congratulations on Your New Baby!

You have a new baby, and you are a proud parent. Do you sometimes feel excited but also a little nervous about taking care of your new baby? Then you are like most parents. Even in the first days of life, your baby is starting to find out who you are. ... Read >
Author: Paul

Insomnia Treatment

Insomnia is inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. An individual can be clasified as a patient of insomnia if he complains that he is unable to close eyes or rest mind for more than a few minutes at a time. Insomnia is of two types - organi... Read >
Author: iMediaa

Breast Feeding Your Baby

Reasons for choosing breast feeding 1. It is the natural physiological way to feed a baby 2. Human breast milk is made for human babies 3. The components - lactose, protein (whey and casein), and fat - are easily digested by a newborn's immature system... Read >
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Anti-Stigma: Do You Know the Facts?

Stigma is not just a matter of using the wrong word or action. Stigma is about disrespect. It is the use of negative labels to identify a person living with mental illness. Stigma is a barrier. Fear of stigma, and the resulting discrimination, disco... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan

Finding Grants for Green Construction

When it comes to new construction techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction are plentiful with billions literally available. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a Federal agency. It is ... Read >
Author: Zack Verde

The Secret to Acquiring Business Grants

Since 2002, the federal government has been developing and implementing Grants.gov as a collaborative cross-government program focused on streamlining grants management for the Federal grant community. Grants.gov is the one-stop-shop Website to apply f... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Prevention Of Cervical Cancer Through Immunization

It may soon be possible to eliminate cervical cancer, which is the second most common malignant disease in women worldwide. It is usually caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus (HPV), which also causes genital warts. Genital HPV infection is c... Read >
Author: jhon Scatelli

Government Grants for Housing Assistance

Since 2002, the federal government has been developing and implementing Grants.gov as a collaborative cross-government program focused on streamlining grants management for the Federal grant community. Grants.gov is the one-stop-shop Website to apply f... Read >
Author: Michael Saunders

Weight Loss - The Real Solution Will Surprise You

Weight loss programs have been around for decades. It is predicted that almost fifty million Americans will start some type of weight loss program every year. Out of the fifty million, only five percent will actually keep the weight off. The high rate of ... Read >
Author: Casey McCarthy

The Apples and Oranges of Weight Loss Management

The "Apples and Oranges" of Weight Loss Management By Galen P. Sanderson In today's hurried, hectic and often fast paced world, trying to compare weight loss products and the multitude of products available on the market is like comparing "Apples to... Read >
Author: Galen Sanderson

Nursing as a profession

Nursing is a highly regarded profession with high standards of honesty and ethics amongst various other professions. Nursing has emerged as the largest health care occupation with over 2.7 million jobs. With over 100,000 vacant positions and a ever-growin... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft

HIPAA products guide

HIPAA has led to sweeping changes to health care administration and information systems as health care organizations struggle to achieve cost-effective compliance by 2003.All health care entities that process health-related data are required to comply wit... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta

Worksite Wellness

Employers increasingly are realizing the value that worksite wellness programs deliver as an effective tool to improve employee health, increase productivity, reduce absenteeism and lower health care costs. A 2003 report published by the U.S. Departme... Read >
Author: Cathy Aguirre

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