The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that all the states and the District of Columbia have continued to meet their goals of curtailing sales of tobacco to underage youth (those under 18). However, in federal fiscal year 2009, for the first time ever, the data show a slight increase in the… Continue reading
Day: June 8, 2010
Ten tips to take care of your cat or kitty
Your cat depends on you for a safe and happy life. Here are some tips to help make it as easy as possible for both of you. 1. Knowing your Cat’s Personality Imagine how boring the world would be if every cat had the same personality. Luckily, that’s not the case. There are many different… Continue reading
Polio vaccine in children /IPV/: when to vaccinated
Polio, an infectious disease caused by a virus that lives in the throat and intestinal tract, was once the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Since the introduction of the polio vaccine in 1955, the disease has been eradicated in the U.S. But the disease is still common in some developing countries and until… Continue reading