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Abortion opponents say that elective abortions may be covered in high risk pools

Abortion opponents worry that vague language used in the new health care reform bill could lead to the coverage of elective abortions in new high risk insurance pools and say that may already be starting in New Mexico and Pennsylvania.

16 Jul 2010

Type 1 diabetes affects athletic performance, new study finds

A new study led by York University researchers finds that young athletes with Type 1 diabetes may experience a marked decrease in performance as a result of their blood sugar levels.

15 Jul 2010

Concerns about violence in Mexico have led majority of firms to scale back operations: Survey

Concerns about violence in Mexico have led a majority of firms polled to scale back their level of operations there, or to consider doing so, according to a new survey released by International SOS Assistance, Inc.

14 Jul 2010

Cones for Kids campaign raises $750,000 to support children with disabilities

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation recently announced that its company-wide 'Cones for Kids' campaign raised nearly $750,000 for Easter Seals Camp Friendly's, funding many memorable camp opportunities for children with disabilities. Friendly's is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month as well as marking the 29th year of supporting Easter Seals through 'Cones for Kids.'

8 Jul 2010

Safelight Security announces release of new, on-demand Information Security Awareness course

Employees are a company's primary line of security defense, but they often don't have the skills to identify and prevent a potential breach. Safelight Security, a leading provider of security education programs, today announced the release of its new, on-demand Information Security Awareness course designed to make staff more aware of security risks and educate them on how to protect sensitive information.

8 Jul 2010

MicroRNA-212 plays key role in determining vulnerability to cocaine addiction: Study

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have found that a particular type of genetic material plays a key role in determining vulnerability to cocaine addiction and may offer an entirely new direction for the development of anti-addiction therapies. In animal studies, the scientists found that a molecule called microRNA-212 was increased in the brains of test animals that had extended access to cocaine.

8 Jul 2010

ODA suggests tips for good oral hygiene to parents and kids

The Ontario Dental Association is asking parents to put oral health at the top of their kids camp preparation list. An oral care kit should be on the packing list, complete with a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste and dental floss.

7 Jul 2010

Predictable, preventable injuries occur in children during summer months, say doctors

It is a time most families look forward to every year - summertime. For parents, the warm summer months are often filled with family vacations and cookouts. For kids, it is a chance to play outdoors and enjoy a few months without homework. However, doctors at Nationwide Children's Hospital have recently noticed a trend in injuries that occur in children during the summer months that are both predictable and preventable.

7 Jul 2010

Small business says 10 percent tanning tax that starts today is overcooked

As of July 1, tanning salons have to charge customers a 10 percent tax on their services to help pay for part of the new health reform law and that requirement has attracted the howls of small business, NPR reports. "Tanning salon owners are outraged. They say the new tax is the last thing they need in a struggling economy.

2 Jul 2010

Health law provisions kicking in; States prepare for high-risk insurance pool implementation

Three months after health reform was enacted, state leaders are beginning to make decisions about implementing the new law, Politico reports: "With the messy politics of health reform, the burden of balancing state budgets and the goal of expanding health coverage, lawmakers at the state level have had mixed reactions."

30 Jun 2010

Cancer clues from pregnant lizards

A compound produced by a pregnant lizard may provide important information on the origins and treatment of cancer in humans, according to zoologist Bridget Murphy from the School of Biological Sciences who discovered the protein, which is pivotal to the development of the lizard placenta.

28 Jun 2010

Spark Together for Health Kids program promotes access to physical activity, healthy food

A new survey by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario found the majority of kids in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be missing out on physical activity this summer, as parents scramble to find child care solutions once school is out.

21 Jun 2010

Witt Associates conducts US version of CERT program in Haiti

Witt Associates, the crisis management and preparedness services division of GlobalOptions Group, Inc., a leading provider of domestic and international risk management services, today announced that it has begun a US version of a Community Emergency Response Training program in Haiti.

19 Jun 2010

GOP extenders proposal fails; Dems still seek to lower cost on their bill

Senate Republicans failed Thursday to replace a broad Democratic jobless benefits bill, which includes a provision to stop a pending 21 percent cut in Medicare reimbursements to doctors. The Republican option failed in a 57-41 vote, The Wall Street Journal reports.

18 Jun 2010

Xacore signs agreement with ESSE to tackle challenge of military hearing loss

Xacore announces today that they have entered into an agreement with Ellis Services and Solutions Enterprises, LLC headed by retired US Army Four-Star General Larry R. Ellis and his group of experienced professionals to tackle the challenge of military hearing loss. This agreement joins Xacore's leading edge noise protection DSP radio headset technology with the strengths of ESSE's experience in marketing and solutions with the military and government.

17 Jun 2010

GOP-led health law repeal vote fails

A vote pushed by House Republicans to repeal the mandate on citizens to carry health insurance failed Tuesday, despite some Democrats joining Republicans to rescind what is known as the requirement known as the individual mandate, Politico reports. "Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan, the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, called for the repeal under a 'motion to recommit' — a parliamentary tool often used by the minority party to change bills on the House floor.

17 Jun 2010

Health overhaul skirmishes simmer over government fliers, drug benefits

Republicans are complaining that, while the IRS sent out 4 million fliers to publicize $40 billion in tax credits for small businesses, the agency did not make a similar effort to inform tanning salons and their customers about a new 10 percent tax on their services, Politico reports.

14 Jun 2010

Opinions: Haitian housing; U.S. foreign aid

"The only thing that seems to be moving relentlessly ahead in Haiti is the weather, with punishing heat and near-daily thunderstorms settling in for the summer - and the hurricane season that just begun," according to a New York Times editorial highlighting some of the problems with the Haitian reconstruction effort.

14 Jun 2010

Ten prevention tips to stay safe from infection and illness during summer camp

As summer sets in, nearly six million campers will attend summer camps in the U.S. And while summer is typically not know as cold or flu season, illnesses and injuries – some very serious – occur every year at hundreds of camps.

7 Jun 2010

Cornell Food and Brand Lab researchers explore Smarter Lunchrooms Initiative

How many more apples can a school cafeteria sell if the fruit is displayed in an attractive basket and placed in a well-lit area? That's the sort of question researchers from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab are exploring as part of their Smarter Lunchrooms Initiative-an effort to discover and share low-cost changes that can be made in lunchrooms to subtly guide smarter food choices.

5 Jun 2010