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Myths and facts about food safety explained

Recipes can be handed down from generation to generation and so can myths surrounding food safety -- sometimes with sickening consequences. September is National Food Safety Education Month and the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is marking the occasion with an outreach to consumers aimed at debunking four common food safety myths.

27 Aug 2009

Council for American Medical Innovation mourns the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

The Council for American Medical Innovation joins with members of the health community in mourning the loss of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, one of America's foremost advocates for all health care causes, particularly the medically underserved. His work in advancing medical innovation has left an indelible mark on the innovation space and transformed America's ability to invest in cures for illnesses that affect patients around the world.

27 Aug 2009

Kennedy leaves empty seat, successor to be chosen by special election

Even before he died, Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., focused attention on how his Senate successor would be chosen. That issue again is landing in the news.

27 Aug 2009

Largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider mourns Senator Kennedy's death

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the nation’s largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider which now provides treatment and services for more than 100,000 individuals in 21 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia, today mourned the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy (D, MA) who died late Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, MA.

27 Aug 2009

Asian Development Bank examines poverty, hunger in Asia

A report released by the Asian Development Bank Wednesday examines how the global economic crisis is exacerbating poverty and hunger in regions of Asia, the Associated Press/Forbes writes.

27 Aug 2009

Seminar on epigenetics and applied positive psychology for health and longevity

Jennifer Mc Donell offers her audiences a unique opportunity to hear how she survived an airplane crash. Inspiring her audiences with her experience of overcoming one difficulty after another, Jennifer is in the San Francisco Bay area September/early October.

27 Aug 2009

Japanese health care: Lower costs and nearly no bankruptcy

The New York Times, in a series of ongoing stories about health care delivery in other countries, interviewed John Creighton Campbell, of the University of Michigan and visiting researcher at the Tokyo University Institute of Gerontology who has studied Japan's health care system.

26 Aug 2009

State of Kansas outsources its COBRA administration program

Like many innovative enterprises, the state of Kansas constantly searches for new ways to operate cost-effectively and use tax dollars wisely. One way it does so is by outsourcing its COBRA administration program. And effective October 2009, Kansas City-based COBRAGuard, Inc. will serve as the state's new COBRA administration partner.

26 Aug 2009

Nuvilex launches web site for marketing Last Shot Hangover Remedy

Nuvilex, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NVLX), announces today the launch of its Last Shot Hangover Remedy(TM) ("Last Shot") web site at www.mylastshot.com. The newly released web site offers Nuvilex' customers product and use information, user testimonials, lists upcoming events, and fan page links to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube social networking sites.

26 Aug 2009

First Edition: August 26, 2009 - Kennedy dies

Today's headlines focus on the overnight death of Senator Edward Kennedy and his career as one of Washington's most influential lawmakers.

26 Aug 2009

ClubCorp partners with Muscular Dystrophy Association to raise funds to support ALS research initiative and more than 100 nonprofit groups

ClubCorp, The World Leader in Private Clubs, announced today that it is hosting the third annual ClubCorp Charity Classic in partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This event is the world's largest multi-site charity golf and dining event, with participating clubs teeing up across the country from California to New York.

26 Aug 2009

Program to help sex workers to go off the streets

Dallas prostitutes are getting a chance to change their lives, thanks to a collaboration among the Dallas Police Department, Dallas County Sheriff's Office, Dallas County Commissioner's Office, courts, Dallas County Health Department, Adult Probation Department, Parkland Hospital and Homeward Bound, which serves as the lead for more than 40 social service and faith-based organizations. The program offers prostitutes a comprehensive, multi-step, in-patient and out-patient treatment program as an alternative to further victimization and continued involvement in the criminal justice system.

26 Aug 2009

Hearing loss is linked to income loss

Sonic Innovations (http://sonici.com), a U.S.-based digital hearing aid manufacturer, warns Americans who ignore a hearing loss are also losing income. A study from the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) (http://betterhearing.org), a non-profit corporation that educates the public about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it, gives the numbers.

26 Aug 2009

New website launched by Eating Disorder Hope to provide a comprehensive resource on eating disorders

Millions of Americans suffer from eating disorders and many don't know where to turn to for help. Jacquelyn Ekern, a licensed counselor and founder of Eating Disorder Hope, launched the site, www.eatingdisorderhope.com, to provide a comprehensive resource for support, referrals and education about eating disorders.

26 Aug 2009

Gates Foundation awards $4.8M grant for improving sanitation systems in developing world

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently awarded a $4.8 million grant to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to study and improve sanitation systems in the developing world, the Seattle Times' blog, "The Business of Giving" reports.

26 Aug 2009

FDA establishes TPSAC to proceed further on the tobacco law

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced an action regarding the implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The Agency has officially established the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC).

26 Aug 2009

Prescription assistance program helps Iowa residents to save money on drugs

Iowa residents have saved over $800,000 on prescription drugs through Iowa Drug Card since the launch of the free statewide prescription assistance program. The program, which offers free discount drug cards to Iowa residents, was launched in June, 2008. Every resident of Iowa is eligible to participate in the prescription assistance program.

26 Aug 2009

Siemens Building Technologies to provide an integrated security system for Humber College's North Campus

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, selected Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd., a subsidiary of Siemens Canada Limited, to provide an integrated security system for its North Campus located in the northwest part of Toronto. The new solution replaced the existing fire alarm system with a technologically-advanced fully-addressable solution with annunciating capabilities.

25 Aug 2009

Healthcare, education and clean energy are top job demands of the future

In the late 1980s, everyone wanted to study business management. Colleges and universities churned out millions of graduates who had watched Michael Douglas in Wall Street and believed they were going to be the next Gordon Gekko. Imagine their surprise when, in the early 1990s, corporate hiring trends shifted to heavily favor technology jobs! Certainly some of these graduates did just fine in the business world, but how many would have been happier and more successful with a computer degree?

25 Aug 2009

Damprid offers moisture absorbers that control moisture and eliminate dampness in homes

Frequent, heavy rain showers can bring needed relief from warm temperatures during the summer, however, the resulting increase in moisture and humidity makes it important to maintain a dry, healthy environment inside the home. Moisture that seeps into the home through cracks and crevices can lead to musty odors, allergens, mold and mildew that lead to or aggravate allergies, asthma and other health concerns and can even lead to structural damage.

25 Aug 2009