Dallas, Texas - The American Heart Association is sending actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger best wishes, following media reports that he has undergone emergency open-heart surgery due to complications from another procedure.

Washington, DC - An in-depth analysis of 2016 U.S. drug overdose data shows that America’s overdose epidemic is spreading geographically and increasing across demographic groups. The report, from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), appears in today’s issue of MMWR.

Washington, DC - Scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program (IRP) have uncovered evidence that shows a more complex and elaborate role for the body’s hard-working G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) than previously thought, suggesting a conceptual advance in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology. With more than 800 members in the human genome, GPCRs are the largest family of proteins involved in decoding signals as they come into the cell and then adapt the cell’s function in response. NIDA is part of the National Institutes of Health.

Washington, DC - The foundation of American prosperity is the freedom of financial independence.  The inherent right of citizens to determine the best investments for their hard-earned money has spurred entrepreneurship and innovation that makes our country great.  Too many hard-working people, however, struggle to invest in their financial independence, despite working long hours at well-paying jobs.  Our Nation must endeavor to improve the financial capabilities of our citizenry.  During National Financial Capability Month, we affirm the importance of financial literacy and highlight the need for all Americans to plan for their futures.

Washington, DC - Children as young as 4 years old with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have significant differences in brain structure, compared to children without such symptoms, according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Washington, DC - The White House is excited to welcome nearly 30,000 attendees to this year’s Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn.  First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump invite this year’s attendees to enjoy a variety of activities, including the traditional Egg Roll and the Trump Administration’s Cards for Troops station.  New this year: Bowling on the South Lawn – a special addition by the First Lady.