news

Sen. Obama has proposed a plan that builds on the existing employer-based system, while expanding public programs, putting in place…

This report (tentatively scheduled for Oct 22) presents average national height, weight and BMI reference data for all ages of…

Is biology destiny? Is it our genes or the environment? What factors influence our health and how do these various…

Meeting Objectives:To understand familial aspects of breast cancer;To understand the contribution of high risk alleles and low penetrant genes;To emphasize…

On October 2, 2008, FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research will convene a public meeting to obtain public comment…

This report (tentatively scheduled for Oc.t 15) presents recent trends in infant mortality in the U.S., along with disparities along…

This report describes demographic differences and recent trends in food allergy in U.S. children.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will conduct a telephone media briefing providing an update on the status of…

This report (tentatively scheduled for Sept. 30) from the National Center for Health Statistics presents the results of a comparison…

Since the founding of the United States, political and social values and events have exerted a telling influence on the…