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Research finds Mexican-Americans as most physically active group in U.S.

When it comes to meeting national health goals for physical activity, Mexican-Americans are the most active group in America and may benefit from exercise that researchers typically have not measured, according to research by scholars at the University of Chicago and Arizona State University.

11 Feb 2010

India puts indefinite 'moratorium' on release of country's first GM vegetable

"India has postponed the launch of its first genetically modified (GM) vegetable, saying it would adopt a cautious approach and wait for more scientific studies on the impact of the new variety of eggplant," Reuters reports (Majumdar, 2/9).

11 Feb 2010

Bees prefer nectar containing nicotine and caffeine over "clean" nectar

A study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that bees prefer nectar with a small concentration of caffeine and nicotine over nectar that does not comprise these substances at all. "This could be an evolutionary trait intended to make the bee addicted, the researchers say.

10 Feb 2010

Alcohol and energy drinks may create a dangerous mix

Energy drinks, favored among young people for the beverages' caffeine jolt, also play a lead role in several popular alcoholic drinks, such as Red Bull and vodka. But combining alcohol and energy drinks may create a dangerous mix, according to University of Florida research.

10 Feb 2010

Majority of people prefer touchless towel dispensers to air dryers

An overwhelming majority of people (79 percent) prefer touchless towel dispensers to air dryers according to the "Washroom Product Study," developed by Georgia-Pacific Professional – the industry leader of tissue, towel, wiper and foodservice solutions – and conducted by Housekeeping Solutions magazine.

10 Feb 2010

Getinge Canada named 'Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada' for 2009

Getinge Canada Limited is honoured to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for 2009. This reflects positively on the employees and their engagement in the growth of this organization. The study, now in its sixth year, is published in the Globe and Mail and PROFIT Magazine.

10 Feb 2010

IndicatorEDG survey reveals Americans find less chance of achieving personal dreams

Luth Research's IndicatorEDG survey finds Americans are less likely to feel their dreams are attainable. Back in the third quarter of 2006, 62% of Americans said they had an excellent, very good or good chance of achieving their personal dreams.

10 Feb 2010

ISR’s report identifies challenges faced by industry while recruiting participants in clinical trails

Industry Standard Research (ISR Reports) today announced the launch of a substantial research report titled Success in Patient and Investigator Recruitment. This report presents data and analysis from 362 interviews with Patients, Principal Investigators, and Drug development professionals from around the world.

10 Feb 2010

Athena Cosmetics launches RevitaBrow to revitalize eyebrows

Beautifully shaped eyebrows frame the face, define the eyes and are regarded by makeup artists as an essential element to a finished look. Now, beautiful brows will be easier than ever to achieve with the help of RevitaBrow! RevitaBrow is the newest product to be introduced from Athena Cosmetics, Inc., maker of RevitaLash, the number one cosmetic eyelash conditioner.

10 Feb 2010

Role of online social network in emergency management

Online social networking sites could solve many problems plaguing information dissemination and communications when disaster strikes, according to a report from US researchers in a recent issue of the International Journal of Emergency Management.

10 Feb 2010

Judge schedules next phase of LightLab Imaging's damages trial against Volcano and Axsun Technologies

LightLab Imaging, Inc., pioneer and leader in the development of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for coronary artery applications, today reported that Trial Judge Margaret Hinkle has set March 22 for the commencement of the next phase of an ongoing trial to address damages LightLab Imaging is claiming against Volcano Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Axsun Technologies, Inc.

10 Feb 2010

Findings reveal underlying mechanisms that make TV drama more persuasive to women viewers

A fictional television drama may be more effective in persuading young women to use birth control than a news-format program on the same issue, according to a new study.

10 Feb 2010

Are women set up for failure?

Leadership positions in business have proven to be precarious for women. Female business leaders are more likely to be appointed to powerful leadership positions when an organization is in crisis or high-risk circumstances.

10 Feb 2010

AANS: Accidental falls are leading cause of non-fatal injury among Americans of all ages

Accidental falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injury among Americans of all ages according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). And among Americans age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries. Among older adults, traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes nearly 50 percent of fall-related fatalities.

10 Feb 2010

Valentines Party for disabled community at VHAV, California

Valentines Party planned for the blind and the disabled on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Event will be held at the Visually Handicapped Adults of the Valley (VHAV), 15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

10 Feb 2010

ClearWay Minnesota releases new campaign that shines light on tobacco industry

How does an industry that sells deadly, addictive products remain one of the leading consumer product industries in the world? The answer includes new products, savvy marketing and expensive public image campaigns. ClearWay Minnesota today released Unfiltered: A Revealing Look at Today's Tobacco Industry, a campaign that shines a light on how the tobacco industry has continued to evolve and thrive, despite billion dollar settlements designed to change the way the industry did business in the last decade.

10 Feb 2010

Unassisted cessation proves to be most successful in quitting smoking

Health authorities should emphasize the positive message that the most successful method used by most ex-smokers is unassisted cessation, despite the promotion of cessation drugs by pharmaceutical companies and many tobacco control advocates.

10 Feb 2010

SAGE to publish Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation bimonthly journal from September 2010

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation is a new bimonthly journal being launched in September 2010 by SAGE, the world's leading independent academic and professional publisher.

10 Feb 2010

For senior care, sometimes it does take a village

In an article for Kaiser Health News and The Washington Post, Howard Gleckman writes about elder villages. "Nearly three years ago, Harry Rosenberg and his wife, Barbara Filner, met with nine of their neighbors about starting an aging-in-place "village" in the Burning Tree community of Bethesda, Maryland.

9 Feb 2010

Vigilan announces new continuing education courses for assisted living community administrators

Vigilan, provider of software for better senior living, announced today 10 new continuing education courses for assisted living community administrators. These courses—developed and taught by Christian Mason, chairman and CEO of Vigilan, nationally certified leader in assisted living training, and developer of the first national licensing exam—are certified for assisted living administrator licensing in 16 states.

9 Feb 2010

Miscellaneous News

Research finds Mexican-Americans as most physically active group in U.S.

India puts indefinite 'moratorium' on release of country's first GM vegetable

Bees prefer nectar containing nicotine and caffeine over "clean" nectar

Alcohol and energy drinks may create a dangerous mix

Majority of people prefer touchless towel dispensers to air dryers

Getinge Canada named 'Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada' for 2009

IndicatorEDG survey reveals Americans find less chance of achieving personal dreams

ISR’s report identifies challenges faced by industry while recruiting participants in clinical trails

Athena Cosmetics launches RevitaBrow to revitalize eyebrows

Role of online social network in emergency management

Judge schedules next phase of LightLab Imaging's damages trial against Volcano and Axsun Technologies

Findings reveal underlying mechanisms that make TV drama more persuasive to women viewers

Are women set up for failure?

AANS: Accidental falls are leading cause of non-fatal injury among Americans of all ages

Valentines Party for disabled community at VHAV, California

ClearWay Minnesota releases new campaign that shines light on tobacco industry

Unassisted cessation proves to be most successful in quitting smoking

SAGE to publish Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation bimonthly journal from September 2010

For senior care, sometimes it does take a village

Vigilan announces new continuing education courses for assisted living community administrators

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

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