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Traceability Institute discusses U.S. food safety system at FDA and FSIS joint public meeting

Traceability Institute Partner and Founder Cristian Barcan provides comment on improving the food safety system during today's joint public meeting of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in Washington, DC.

11 Dec 2009

President Obama can still keep up his promise by establishing a well-resourced Global Fund for Education

Today is International Human Rights Day, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states (in Article 26): "Everyone has the right to education [and] education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages."

11 Dec 2009

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to be released by CDC

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) expected to be released today by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is on the right track with a focus on testing people's bodies for chemical contamination, say environmental health advocates working on chemical exposure issues.

11 Dec 2009

Sage MIP Fund Accounting version 10.2 now available with built-in feedback mechanism

Sage North America today announced version 10.2 of its Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit and government financial management software, featuring a new customer feedback portal allowing customers to quickly submit ideas and feedback to Sage MIP Fund Accounting product executives.

11 Dec 2009

Ajinomoto announces new fermentation initiative to produce amino acids

Ajinomoto announced today a new initiative to develop propriety fermentation technology for producing cystine and cysteine, amino acids important in a wide array of applications, including pharmaceuticals, flavorings, and cosmetics.

11 Dec 2009

New engineering institute to help develop markets for low-cost engineering solutions

Pairing technological innovation with business collaboration to improve conditions for the global poor is the driving force behind the new Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity at SMU's Bobby Lyle School of Engineering.

11 Dec 2009

Hospitals use V-Notch labels to prevent the risk of ID errors

Incorrect labeling on blood collection tubes can lead to inaccurate bar code scanning and misidentification, which can drastically affect test results. Just one misaligned label can cause a patient to be misdiagnosed or otherwise mismanaged.

11 Dec 2009

Soyfood consumption linked to decreased risk of breast cancer, finds study

A major new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that women with breast cancer would be well-served by including soyfoods in their daily diet. Soyfood consumption was significantly linked to a decreased risk of death and cancer recurrence among the breast cancer patients in this study.

11 Dec 2009

Global food prices reach 14-month high, FAO report says

In its latest report, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Wednesday said the agency's Food Price Index had been increasing for four consecutive months and reached a 14-month high in November, Reuters reports. FAO said the "index - which measures monthly price changes for a food basket composed of cereals, oilseeds, dairy, meat and sugar - averaged 168 points last month, the highest since September 2008.

10 Dec 2009

Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence

Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages (at least three to four drinks per week, no matter the type of alcohol) is associated with a 30 percent increased risk of breast cancer recurrence, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study. Post-menopausal or overweight women may be most susceptible to the effects of alcohol on recurrence, according to the researchers.

10 Dec 2009

GP Publishing releases "The Miracle of ViaViente"

GP Publishing has just released "The Miracle of ViaViente," authored by world renowned medical journalist Dr. Morton Walker.

10 Dec 2009

Santa's top 10 holiday health tips

Santa Claus is coming to town - and Christmas eve is the one night that he must be healthy for his madcap, round-the-world dash. Like us, he's under quite a bit of stress this time of year. While we have crowded stores, visiting relatives, and lots of sugary treats that can strain our immune system, he has elves working feverishly round-the-clock, bickering reindeer, millions of letters to read, and frosty winter weather.

10 Dec 2009

Bill Protzmann to present on the healing power of music to The 60 Minute University

Bill Protzmann brings his presentation on the healing power of music to The 60 Minute University in Indian Wells on Monday December 14th, 2009 from 9-10am, at the Miramonte Resort & Spa.

10 Dec 2009

David H. Murdock announces the publication of Dole Nutrition Handbook

David H. Murdock, Chairman of Dole Food Company, is pleased to announce the publication of his latest book, The Dole Nutrition Handbook: What You Need to Eat and How to Live for a Longer, Healthier Life.

10 Dec 2009

Scientists explore new concepts to achieve uniform standards for clean drinking water in all EU countries

Clean water is a matter of survival for humans, particularly when it is used for drinking, cooking and for food manufacture. Therefore, the EU member countries have in several guidelines undertaken to guarantee their citizens sustainable clean drinking water.

10 Dec 2009

Campaign calls on Obama to address domestic human rights obligations

Today, across the ocean, President Obama is accepting the Nobel Peace Prize which he has described as a "call to action." The Campaign for a New Domestic Human Rights Agenda is calling on President Obama to heed the call by taking concrete actions to reaffirm the United States' longstanding bipartisan commitment to human rights right here at home.

10 Dec 2009

Department of Homeland Security opens new CTAC center to strengthen food safety system in the U.S.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today commended the Department of Homeland Security for opening a center devoted to ensuring the safety of foods imported to the United States.

10 Dec 2009

ALISON offers ergonomics course to improve productivity and health of people in workstation

As we spend increasing amounts of time seated in a chair in front of our computer workstation, we need to be aware of how the design and arrangement of our office equipment can impact our comfort, health and productivity.

10 Dec 2009

Scientists search for the secrets of how calorie-restricted diets increase longevity

Scientists searching for the secrets of how calorie-restricted diets increase longevity are reporting discovery of proteins in the fat cells of human volunteers that change as pounds drop off.

10 Dec 2009

Rx In-Stream to address the unique needs of pharmaceutical industry launched

Tremor Media, the world's largest online video advertising ad network and provider of the Acudeo® video monetization platform to over 1,000 websites, today announced that it has launched Rx In-Stream, the first in-stream advertising solution created to address the unique needs of the pharmaceutical industry.

10 Dec 2009

Miscellaneous News

Traceability Institute discusses U.S. food safety system at FDA and FSIS joint public meeting

President Obama can still keep up his promise by establishing a well-resourced Global Fund for Education

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to be released by CDC

Sage MIP Fund Accounting version 10.2 now available with built-in feedback mechanism

Ajinomoto announces new fermentation initiative to produce amino acids

New engineering institute to help develop markets for low-cost engineering solutions

Hospitals use V-Notch labels to prevent the risk of ID errors

Soyfood consumption linked to decreased risk of breast cancer, finds study

Global food prices reach 14-month high, FAO report says

Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence

GP Publishing releases "The Miracle of ViaViente"

Santa's top 10 holiday health tips

Bill Protzmann to present on the healing power of music to The 60 Minute University

David H. Murdock announces the publication of Dole Nutrition Handbook

Scientists explore new concepts to achieve uniform standards for clean drinking water in all EU countries

Campaign calls on Obama to address domestic human rights obligations

Department of Homeland Security opens new CTAC center to strengthen food safety system in the U.S.

ALISON offers ergonomics course to improve productivity and health of people in workstation

Scientists search for the secrets of how calorie-restricted diets increase longevity

Rx In-Stream to address the unique needs of pharmaceutical industry launched

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