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University of Southern California's gerontology students participate in an interactive senior sensitivity training program

Gerontology students at University of Southern California had an opportunity to "become senior citizens" on Friday thanks to Trading Ages(TM), an interactive senior sensitivity training program sponsored by SCAN Health Plan.

24 Aug 2009

WHO appeals for donated, low-cost H1N1 vaccines

The WHO's flu chief Keiji Fukuda on Saturday called upon wealthy nations and vaccine manufacturers to donate H1N1 (swine) flu vaccines to developing countries, the Associated Press reports.

24 Aug 2009

Emergency contraceptive tablet to help prevent an unintended pregnancy

There is good news for college students as they head back to campus this fall. A new emergency contraceptive, Plan B® One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, 1.5 mg, is now available at the local pharmacy for all students 17 and older.

24 Aug 2009

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame scholarship award announced for 2009

Four 18-year olds with stellar high school careers are heading off to university with some extra change in their pockets. The students have been named the 2009 recipients of The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame / Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Scholarship Award.

24 Aug 2009

Medical students experience life inside nursing home

A novel program in New York gives medical students the chance to experience life as nursing home patients and learn about geriatrics, a field in desperate need of more professionals.

24 Aug 2009

Marin Catholic High School's new SAS system reduces the presence of illness-causing microorganisms

Marin Catholic High School (MCHS) and CSG, the worldwide leader in environmentally-beneficial surface treatments, today announced the school is the Bay Area's first education facility to integrate the Surface Antimicrobial System (SAS). The most environmentally friendly and long-lasting treatment of its kind, SAS has transformed 10,000 square feet of high-touch surfaces in Marin's athletic facility into materials that continuously inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, mold, and fungi for three years.

24 Aug 2009

American Council on Exercise reveals fitness and nutrition tips for students

As students all across the country flock to college campuses this month, The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today revealed its top ten fitness and nutrition tips for remaining in good health for the 2009 school year.

22 Aug 2009

Survey shows stronger inclination of students towards adopting primary care specialties in medical schools

In an attempt to address the anticipated primary care physician shortage, more and more medical schools are starting to recognize the correlation between an applicant's level of community service and the likelihood that candidate will pursue a career in underserved areas of medicine. As a result, volunteerism is expected to emerge as a critical component of an effective application in this year's admissions cycle, according to medical school admissions consulting firm Veritas Prep.

21 Aug 2009

California Health & Longevity Institute experts share healthy cooking menus with Oak Park Unified School District cafeteria staff

Children and teens returning to school in the Oak Park Unified School District this September have healthier options for school lunches, thanks to nutrition experts at California Health & Longevity Institute.

21 Aug 2009

Commissioner Joel Ario reminds parents to review insurance coverage needs before colleges reopen

As college classes are set to begin, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario today reminded parents to consider their family's changing insurance needs.

21 Aug 2009

University Of Phoenix and Odessa Chambliss Quality Of Life Fund collaborate to offer nursing scholarships

University of Phoenix today announced a partnership with Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund to provide access to nursing education and help ensure the future of quality healthcare. Through this partnership, two full-tuition scholarships will be offered to nurses pursuing advanced degrees in the state of Florida.

21 Aug 2009

NY-ESO-1 recombinant proteins to be used in clinical trials for treating melanoma and ovarian cancer

The Bioproduction Facility at Cornell University has produced the first batch of NY-ESO-1 recombinant protein-a cancer vaccine-that will be used in clinical trials for patients facing either ovarian cancer or melanoma. The facility was developed as a partnership between The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Cornell University.

21 Aug 2009

New book explores neurobiology of pleasure

A sense of pleasure generated by the brain's hedonic neural systems is fundamental to daily life, and indeed has been essential to the evolution and survival of humans and most animals, say Morten Kringelbach and Kent Berridge, editors of Pleasures of the Brain. The rewards we experience through sensations such as food, sex and social interaction are driving forces necessary to maintain life, they argue.

20 Aug 2009

Medical students give a poor grade to the U.S. healthcare system according to Epocrates' survey

Medical students give the U.S. healthcare system a poor grade and consider technology a ‘must have’ for their future practice. These opinions and technology priorities, including mobile reference and electronic medical records (EMRs), are represented in the fourth annual Future Physicians of America survey by Epocrates, Inc., the leading provider of mobile medical technology.

20 Aug 2009

MedImmune, WPS and AYSO collaboratively launch a national health awareness campaign

MedImmune, Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) today officially launched "Don't Play with the Flu,"((TM)) a national health awareness campaign that aims to highlight the importance of getting a seasonal influenza vaccination every year.

20 Aug 2009

Study reveals that online education is more effective that classroom study

The U.S. Department of Education just released findings that reveal: "On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction." Not the first study to support the benefits of online education, the report's significance stems from the federal government's recognition of the power of online education.

20 Aug 2009

Medication safety program on safe prescribing procedures for narcotic drugs launched

Warnings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and increasing misuse and overdoses are telling reminders of the dangers pain medications can present. A recent study reveals that one in 10 high school students have tried opioid drugs and the prevalence of young adults using narcotics for non-medical use is the highest in 15 years.

20 Aug 2009

American Public University offers “Tips for Teachers” cards free of cost

“Tips for Teachers” cards on key behavioral and student wellness issues are available at no cost to teachers, counselors, principals and other school-based personnel, thanks to a program by American Public University, a member institution of American Public University System, an accredited, online university system that serves more than 50,000 working adults studying worldwide.

20 Aug 2009

National Science Foundation funds CMU for developing revolutionary computational tools

A multidisciplinary team led by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist Edmund M. Clarke has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Expeditions in Computing program to create revolutionary computational tools that will advance science on a broad array of fronts, from discovering new cancer treatments to designing safer aircraft.

20 Aug 2009

Jim Monton appointed to GeneLink's Board of Directors

GeneLink, Inc., has appointed Jim Monton to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Monton brings decades of product development and branding experience, both domestic and international, in health and beauty care for Procter & Gamble (P&G). Jim will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board of Directors.

20 Aug 2009

Students News and Research

University of Southern California's gerontology students participate in an interactive senior sensitivity training program

WHO appeals for donated, low-cost H1N1 vaccines

Emergency contraceptive tablet to help prevent an unintended pregnancy

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame scholarship award announced for 2009

Medical students experience life inside nursing home

Marin Catholic High School's new SAS system reduces the presence of illness-causing microorganisms

American Council on Exercise reveals fitness and nutrition tips for students

Survey shows stronger inclination of students towards adopting primary care specialties in medical schools

California Health & Longevity Institute experts share healthy cooking menus with Oak Park Unified School District cafeteria staff

Commissioner Joel Ario reminds parents to review insurance coverage needs before colleges reopen

University Of Phoenix and Odessa Chambliss Quality Of Life Fund collaborate to offer nursing scholarships

NY-ESO-1 recombinant proteins to be used in clinical trials for treating melanoma and ovarian cancer

New book explores neurobiology of pleasure

Medical students give a poor grade to the U.S. healthcare system according to Epocrates' survey

MedImmune, WPS and AYSO collaboratively launch a national health awareness campaign

Study reveals that online education is more effective that classroom study

Medication safety program on safe prescribing procedures for narcotic drugs launched

American Public University offers “Tips for Teachers” cards free of cost

National Science Foundation funds CMU for developing revolutionary computational tools

Jim Monton appointed to GeneLink's Board of Directors

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