Handwashing in Communities: Clean Hands Save Lives
Germs are everywhere, quickly transferring to hands and surfaces during daily activities. These germs can cause illness and spread to others without proper hand hygiene. Cleaning hands at key moments with soap and water or hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol is one of the most effective ways to prevent sickness.
Overuse Injury: How to Prevent Training Injuries
Starting a new fitness routine or increasing your current activity level can be exciting, but it’s important to proceed carefully to avoid overuse injuries. These injuries can sideline your progress and keep you from staying active. Here’s what you need to know about the causes, risk factors, prevention of overuse injuries, and how to recover safely.
Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant Program is a need-based financial aid program to help low-income undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students access higher education. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not need to be repaid.
Top 11 Health Benefits of Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is a blend of flower pollen, nectar, enzymes, honey, wax, and secretions from bees. Honey bees collect pollen from flowers during foraging and transport it back to the hive. There, it is stored and used as a vital food source for the colony. It’s important not to confuse bee pollen with other bee-related products like honey, royal jelly, or honeycomb, as these may either lack pollen or include additional substances.
The Gut: Where Bacteria and Immune System Meet
It's well-known now that humans have far more bacterial cells than human cells in their bodies. These bacteria are found on the skin, in the nose and ears, and most prominently in the gut.
Discrimination by Type
Understanding the different types of workplace discrimination can help employees recognize their rights and employers ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Below are key types of discrimination and resources on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
FAO Food Price Index
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 211 points in December 2011, marking a 2.4 percent (5-point) decline from November and an 11.3 percent (27-point) drop from its February 2011 peak. This decline was attributed to sharp reductions in international cereals, sugar, and oil prices, driven by bumper crops, slowing demand, and a stronger US dollar.
Anemia
Anemia is the most prevalent blood disorder, affecting over 3 million people in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Red blood cells play a crucial role in delivering oxygen throughout the body. They contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues. Anemia develops when there is a deficiency of red blood cells or when they do not function properly. It is diagnosed through a blood test showing hemoglobin levels below 13.5 gm/dl in men or below 12.0 gm/dl in women. Normal hemoglobin levels for children vary based on age.
Felony Disenfranchisement Laws (Map)
A mix of state laws on felony disenfranchisement, which vary in severity across the country, prevents around 5.85 million Americans with felony convictions – and, in some states, even certain misdemeanor convictions – from voting. Additionally, confusion and misinterpretation of these laws result in many more people being denied their right to vote, even when they may be eligible.
IBM CEO’s Letter to Congress on Racial Justice Reform
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna sent a letter to Congress today outlining specific policy recommendations aimed at promoting racial equality across the country. In addressing the responsible use of technology in law enforcement, he also announced that IBM has discontinued its general-purpose facial recognition and analysis software products.