Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. So take the advice of these posters from the…
He dipped his quill pen into ink and wrote a letter. And that letter is in the NLM collection in our History of Medicine Division. NLM’s Revolutionary War letter from George Washington looks a little dog-eared, as it was likely stashed in the saddle bag of a soldier, riding his horse to make the delivery.…
The National Library of Medicine is helping young historians discover its rich collections related to the National History Day 2018 theme, “Conflict and Compromise.” Middle school and high school students throughout the US are preparing projects for History Day, which takes place throughout the school year, with the national finals held June 10-14, 2018, at…
As we celebrate National Women’s History Month and the success of the film Hidden Figures about the remarkable story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, mathematicians working at NASA in the 1960s, NLM in Focus is pleased to share some links to photos, bios, and videos of African American women in science…
The National Library of Medicine is helping young historians discover its rich collections related to the National History Day 2017 theme, “Taking a Stand.” Middle school and high school students throughout the US are preparing projects for History Day, which takes place throughout the school year, with the national finals held over several days—June 11-15,…
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