What if there was something that would help kids miss fewer days at school? Or if there were a way that parents wouldn’t miss work? There is something: the flu...

In less than a month, people across the country will vote for the next president, as well as other state and local offices. If you want to vote,...

As children, we are curious ? pointing to anything unfamiliar and asking questions. We have few, if any, inhibitions. As adults, we learn to censor our queries, feeling uncomfortable with anything unfamiliar. This is true when we are faced with new technologies. It is true when we are faced with tac...

"As your commander in chief, I'm here to tell you that this is no gimmick or trick. You worked hard. You earned this money. It doesn't matter whether you were Active or Reserve, whether you're a veteran who experienced "stop loss" or the survivor of a servicemember who did ? if your service was exte...

National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.

ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world.

The U.S. Geological Survey WaterAlert service sends e-mail or text (SMS) messages when certain parameters, as measured by a USGS real-time data-collection station, exceed user-definable thresholds.

Imagine: You’re happily browsing the internet one day when a host of urgent pop-ups tells you that malicious software has been discovered on your computer. These messages urge you to download software right away to fix the problem.

Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness.

Ninety seven percent of online pharmacies don’t follow U.S. pharmacy laws. If you buy from one of these online pharmacies, you run a high risk of receiving...

Do you ever wonder how much money candidates spend to run in federal elections in the United States or where the money comes from? The Federal...

Medicare’s Open Enrollment period is October 15 - December 7.

The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) helps you find out if you could get benefits that Social Security administers. Based on your answers to questions, this tool will list benefits for which you might be eligible and tell you more information about how to qualify and apply.

This page explains relevant information people should know when shopping for a mortgage.

Many people like to buy U.S. Savings Bonds as gifts for loved ones. However, you can no longer buy Savings Bonds on paper from your bank. As a cost saving measure,...

This page provides tips for questions consider before renting housing and understanding your rights as a tenant.

"Eat your fruits and vegetables." You've likely heard this statement since childhood. Research shows why it is good advice:

The best way to find breast cancer early is with a mammogram. If you are a woman age 50 years or older, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years.

"As your commander in chief, I'm here to tell you that this is no gimmick or trick. You worked hard. You earned this money. It doesn't matter whether you were Active or Reserve, whether you're a veteran who experienced "stop loss" or the survivor of a servicemember who did ? if your service was exte...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently coordinating a multistate investigation of fungal meningitis among patients who received an epidural steroid injection with a potentially contaminated product.This form of meningitis is not ...

The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRSe-fileor theFree Filesystem.

Get the seasonal and pandemic flu information you need at Flu.gov.

USA.gov: Free E-mail Updates -- Receive e-mail alerts anytime your favorite USA.gov pages are updated.

Violence Intimate partner violence or abuse, often referred to as domestic violence, can be any physical, emotional, sexual or psychological action...

You can vote by absentee ballot. An absentee ballot allows you to vote before the election.

Links to Gasoline Price Information, finding the least expensive gas, improving the gas mileage of your car, state and national gas prices from the U.S. Department of Energy and more.

Since 1990, the first full week of October has been designated National Mental Illness Awareness Week (NIAW).

The Department of State, Office of Visa Services, advises the public of a notable increase in fraudulent emails and letters sent to Diversity Visa (DV) program (Visa Lottery) applicants. The scammers behind these fraudulent emails and letters are posing as the U.S. government...

In the event of a fire, remember thatevery second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill...

Thank you for visiting the U.S. Forest Service's 2012 Fall Colors Web pages. We have some very useful tools to help plan your adventure to see fall trees and wildflowers this autumn.

Early in the morning of October 12, 1492, a sailor on board the Pinta sighted land, beginning a new era of European exploration and expansion.

Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information they need to take care of their health and give their...

Get tips on good nutrition, healthy eating on a budget, and exercise.

The official YouTube channel of USA.gov and the U.S. Government, linking you to videos across government. Visit the playlists and featured channels for a wide variety of interesting videos! This channel was recently renamed USA.gov and has been combined with The U.S. Government channel. If questi...

How the Government Helps Small Businesses Whether you’re thinking about opening a new business or you’re trying to strengthen or expand an enterprise you already have, the Small Business...

Women often wonder if a certain drug is safe to take while breastfeeding. LactMed, from the National Library of Medicine, is a free online tool with information that addresses those safety concerns.

This pages provides tips to consider before buying a new car

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about head lice, and pediculosis.

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the month, the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health developed the Pink Ribbon Sunday...

List of renters rights. Apartment never updated in 14 years; is this legal? No painting etc! Help thanks Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user. Tenant rights vary from state to state. Learn more about the...

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who h...

Starting a new business or need help taking your business to the next level? Use the SBA app to find Small Business Administration-affiliated advisers near you and get free, personal, one-on-one help with starting and growing your business. You can also use the app to calculate your starting costs s...

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Choosing when to retire is an important decision, but it’s also a personal choice and one you should carefully consider. When’s the best time? There is no...