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ZANTAC(R) Chili Challenge attracts thousands of Canadian participants

There are few dishes that bring out as much pride and passion from Canadians as chili. With football season and plunging temperatures in full swing, there is no better time for chili enthusiasts to get back into the kitchen, perfect their chili recipes and put them to the ultimate test in the second annual ZANTAC(R) Chili Challenge.

26 Oct 2009

Proactive ergonomic program reduces pain and improves productivity in employees

A proactive ergonomic intervention reduces pain related to poor work postures in office employees, reports a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

26 Oct 2009

Obama Administration applauded for highlighting importance of offering dairy products in schools

The International Dairy Foods Association applauded Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Obama Administration for highlighting the importance of offering more low fat milk and dairy products in schools.

24 Oct 2009

Reverse mortgages help seniors retain their homes

A survey by the Urban Institute found that 1.9 million seniors found themselves having to choose between buying food and buying medicine. The survey was conducted in 1993—a time when the economy was booming! Due to the current economic woes, it is more difficult than ever for seniors to make it on their own.

24 Oct 2009

Unilife Medical Solutions accepts US$5.2 million to create 241 new jobs in York County

Unilife Medical Solutions Limited ("Unilife" or "the Company") today announced it has accepted a US$5.2 million offer of assistance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support the creation of 241 new jobs within York County.

24 Oct 2009

FDA to standardize front-of-package criteria, Smart Choices Program postpones active operations

The Smart Choices Program announced today that it will voluntarily postpone active operations and not encourage wider use of the logo at this time by either new or currently enrolled companies.

24 Oct 2009

Control programs can counteract increasing costs of employee absenteeism

Difficult economic times have put a strain on the business world, forcing companies to re-organize their business plans. Employers are working diligently to establish innovative, efficient ways to better manage costs and reduce or eliminate unnecessary expenses.

24 Oct 2009

Curriculum to increase science literacy and generate enthusiasm for life sciences among high school students

A new curriculum called The Great Diseases will bring real-world biomedical research to students in three Boston high schools. The result of a collaboration between scientists from Tufts University School of Medicine and teachers from the Boston Public Schools, the curriculum presents current threats to global health through laboratory learning, multimedia, and case-based studies

24 Oct 2009

Documentary film about global fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS premiered

Prominent photographer, television personality, and filmmaker Nigel Barker premiered his newest documentary film last evening, entitled Generation Free, about the global fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS.

24 Oct 2009

Mercury pollution: World governments act

Today, world governments took the first significant steps towards a Legally Binding Treaty to control mercury pollution at a United Nations Environmental Program meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Their recommendations now provide countries with a basis to head into the International Negotiating Committee (INC) meetings starting in Stockholm, June 2010.

24 Oct 2009

Seventh Generation partners with Erin Brockovich and Safer Chemicals to launch Million Baby Crawl

Seventh Generation, the nation's leading brand of non-toxic and environmentally-safe household and personal care products, announced today a new partnership with noted advocate Erin Brockovich and Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families.

24 Oct 2009

Google Scholar and PTI are good resources for those interested in fluorescence technology

For researchers, innovators and scientists alike Google Scholar(TM) has proven to be a great resource for those interested in fluorescence technology.

24 Oct 2009

World Vision warns Montreal residents against potential fraudsters

World Vision warns that unsuspecting residents in the Montreal area are being targeted by someone using the organization's good reputation to steal donations that could be helping thousands of children in need.

24 Oct 2009

FEMA finds Senomyx' S6973 sucrose enhancer safe

Senomyx, Inc., a leading company focused on using proprietary technologies to discover and develop novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage and ingredient supply industries, announced today that it has been notified by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) that its sucrose enhancer, S6973, has been determined to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) under the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, administered by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

24 Oct 2009

Smart for Life Cookie Diet program helps people to keep weight off

Brooke Webb Masten, featured in Smart for Life broadcast advertising, has maintained her 105-pound weight loss and reached her 3-year milestone. She continues her success by eating Smart for Life cookies, shakes, soups and muffins as well as an exercise routine.

24 Oct 2009

Miscellaneous News

ZANTAC(R) Chili Challenge attracts thousands of Canadian participants

Proactive ergonomic program reduces pain and improves productivity in employees

Obama Administration applauded for highlighting importance of offering dairy products in schools

Reverse mortgages help seniors retain their homes

Unilife Medical Solutions accepts US$5.2 million to create 241 new jobs in York County

FDA to standardize front-of-package criteria, Smart Choices Program postpones active operations

Control programs can counteract increasing costs of employee absenteeism

Curriculum to increase science literacy and generate enthusiasm for life sciences among high school students

Documentary film about global fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS premiered

Mercury pollution: World governments act

Seventh Generation partners with Erin Brockovich and Safer Chemicals to launch Million Baby Crawl

Google Scholar and PTI are good resources for those interested in fluorescence technology

World Vision warns Montreal residents against potential fraudsters

FEMA finds Senomyx' S6973 sucrose enhancer safe

Smart for Life Cookie Diet program helps people to keep weight off

New advertising campaign to promote recommended servings of fruits and vegetables

Leatt brings new brand identity on its sports product line

Women and children important during groundwater arsenic pollution fieldwork, says geologist

E. coli outbreak highlights the importance of food safety

Safe and gentle personal care products from XanGo

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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