4.26.17 In 1954, the polio vaccine trials involving 1.8 million children – the largest in U.S. history at that time – began in McLean, Virginia. President Franklin Roosevelt, who was diagnosed with polio at 39 years old, helped establish the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The organization – later renamed the March of Dimes – funded much of the polio research, including the vaccine trials. 
4.26.17 In 1954, the polio vaccine trials involving 1.8 million children – the largest in U.S. history at that time – began in McLean, Virginia. President Franklin Roosevelt, who was diagnosed with polio at 39 years old, helped establish the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The organization – later renamed the March of Dimes – funded much of the polio research, including the vaccine trials.
  • April 24, 2017
4.26.17 How much caffeine does the average US adult consume? Which beverage contains the most caffeine? If you are trying to cut back, what should you do? Find out. 
4.26.17 How much caffeine does the average US adult consume? Which beverage contains the most caffeine? If you are trying to cut back, what should you do? Find out.
  • April 24, 2017
4.21.17 On this date one year ago, pop culture icon and musical superstar Prince died from an overdose of the opioid fentanyl. The “Purple Rain” composer was 57 years-old. 
4.21.17 On this date one year ago, pop culture icon and musical superstar Prince died from an overdose of the opioid fentanyl. The “Purple Rain” composer was 57 years-old.
  • April 20, 2017
4.21.17 Weight lifting, resistance bands, yoga or Pilates? To get and stay fit, you don’t have to work out intensely for a long time. Moderate physical activity on most days of the week can make all the difference in your health and wellness. Want to get started? 
4.21.17 Weight lifting, resistance bands, yoga or Pilates? To get and stay fit, you don’t have to work out intensely for a long time. Moderate physical activity on most days of the week can make all the difference in your health and wellness. Want to get started?
  • April 20, 2017
4.13.17 On April 13, 1794, Jean Pierre Flourens, a French physiologist, was born. He was the first to prove that the mind is located in the brain and not the heart. 
4.13.17 On April 13, 1794, Jean Pierre Flourens, a French physiologist, was born. He was the first to prove that the mind is located in the brain and not the heart.
  • April 13, 2017
4.11.17 “Adopt, Don’t Shop!” Today is National Pet Day. Learn about the benefits of sharing your life with a canine companion, and read the heartwarming story of Abbey, a 10-year-old lab/boxer mix. 
4.11.17 “Adopt, Don’t Shop!” Today is National Pet Day. Learn about the benefits of sharing your life with a canine companion, and read the heartwarming story of Abbey, a 10-year-old lab/boxer mix.
  • April 11, 2017
4.07.17 In 1948, the World Health Organization declared April 7 World Health Day. Each year, the WHO uses the day to raise global awareness of a health topic. This year, the theme is Depression: Let’s Talk. 
4.07.17 In 1948, the World Health Organization declared April 7 World Health Day. Each year, the WHO uses the day to raise global awareness of a health topic. This year, the theme is Depression: Let’s Talk.
  • April 7, 2017