Health, Fitness and Style
American Beauties: Drawings from the Golden Age of Illustration
The different types of women presented in this exhibition demonstrate not only a nationally evolving ideal of beauty, but also a concentrated effort on the part of publishers, advertisers, and the artists themselves to develop an easily identifiable, aesthetically pleasing product. Men were also charmed by these images. more »
Women in the Stars
We have highlighted exceptional women whose contributions to the advancement of science deserve to transcend anonymity and occupy a place in history. We have tried to give visibility and to value the contributions of women astronomers from different epochs and countries. more »
Do Those High Heels Really Mean Future Pain?
National data reveal that foot and toe symptoms are among the top 20 reasons for physician office visits among patients ages 65-74 years more »
Whether and When Seniors Should Receive Swine Flu Vaccine
People 65 and older are the least likely to be infected with 2009 H1N1 flu, but, if they become infected, they are more likely than people in some other groups to develop serious complications from their illness. That is why people 65 years and older are prioritized for treatment with antiviral drugs this season if they do become sick. more »
