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Despite continued reports of economic growth, Africa remains wracked by poverty

Despite continued reports of economic growth in Africa, much of the continent remains wracked by poverty, with roughly one in five citizens saying they frequently lack food, clean water and medical care, according to the largest survey of African citizens.

1 Oct 2013

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Organic Spa Magazine is collaborating with Oprah to bring readers and viewers clips from the new season of "Super Soul Sunday" and a sneak peak from its debut episode.

21 Sep 2013

Dust storms in Africa affect air quality in US and the Caribbean

You might find it hard to believe that dust clouds from the African Sahara can travel thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, but it does every year and in large quantities. In a recent study, Joseph Prospero, professor emeritus at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and collaborators at the University of Houston and Arizona State University found that the average air concentrations of inhalable particles more than doubled during a major Saharan dust intrusion in Houston, Texas.

19 Sep 2013

Researchers explore challenges involved in urban agriculture

In many cities around the world, patrons of high-end restaurants want quality food that is flavorful and fresh. To satisfy their guests, chefs are looking closer and closer to home - to locally grown produce from neighboring farms or even from their own, restaurant-owned gardens.

18 Sep 2013

Columbia University launched three-year Doctor of Medicine program for PhD biological scientists

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) has launched a three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program for PhD-trained biological scientists. The accelerated curriculum prepares graduates for physician-scientist careers that combine their knowledge of fundamental biomedical science with an understanding of how diseases and their treatments affect humans.

13 Sep 2013

New catalyst class uses halogen bridges for environmentally friendlier production

Ninety percent of all chemical products require catalysts in the course of their manufacture. They accelerate reactions and reduce the energy needed. Catalysts participate in reactions, but are not consumed. As a result one catalyst molecule can convert millions of substrate molecules, which explains the great economic value of catalysts.

13 Sep 2013

MBA graduate earns Certificate of Leadership Fundamentals by completing RLI program

The Radiology Leadership Institute™ (RLI), a program of the American College of Radiology, awarded its first Certificate of Leadership Fundamentals™ to Alexandru Bageac, M.D., MBA. Bageac earned this certificate by successfully completing Level I of the RLI program, which focuses on the fundamental tenets of leadership.

12 Sep 2013

New filtering system may one day help remove carbon dioxide from smokestacks

The amazingly efficient lungs of birds and the swim bladders of fish have become the inspiration for a new filtering system to remove carbon dioxide from electric power station smokestacks before the main greenhouse gas can billow into the atmosphere and contribute to global climate change.

12 Sep 2013

Annual treated wastewater in North America roughly equals volume of Niagara Falls; less than 4% is reused

Amid growing competition for freshwater from industry and cities, coupled with a rising world shortage of potash, nitrogen and phosphorus, an international study predicts a rapid increase in the use of treated wastewater for farming and other purposes worldwide.

7 Sep 2013

Combination of Baxter and Gambro enable Baxter to better serve innovative renal products and therapies

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today announced that the company has successfully completed the acquisition of Gambro AB, a privately held global medical technology company and leader in dialysis products based in Lund, Sweden.

From Baxter International Inc. 7 Sep 2013

BlueWater Seafoods’ Grill Fish products gets gluten free certification from GFCO

BlueWater Seafoods, a Canadian leader in frozen prepared seafood, is proud to announce that their Grill Fish line of products have been certified as gluten free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), the leading gluten-free certification program in the world.

7 Sep 2013

Cheaters who believe none is hurt by their dishonesty likely to feel upbeat than remorseful

People who get away with cheating when they believe no one is hurt by their dishonesty are more likely to feel upbeat than remorseful afterward, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

6 Sep 2013

New approach to calculate cost of damage by flooding to be presented at International Conference

A new approach to calculating the cost of damage caused by flooding is to be presented at the International Conference of Flood Resilience: Experiences in Asia and Europe at the University of Exeter this week. The methodology combines information on land use with data on the vulnerability of the area to calculate the cost of both past and future flooding events.

6 Sep 2013

UK sociologists show many older women still feel under pressure to tone down their dress

New research by one of the UK's leading sociologists shows many older women still feel under pressure to tone down their dress.

6 Sep 2013

Journals highlight issues related to hostile sexism and society's role in creative genius

Men who generally believe that women who challenge men's power are manipulative and subversive - so-called hostile sexism - carry over those antagonistic attitudes into their intimate relationships.

5 Sep 2013

Public Health and Health Planning Council approves formation of Physicians Endoscopys’ Island Digestive Health Center

Physicians Endoscopy, LLC (PE), along with a coalition of five local GI physicians that includes the practice of Island Digestive Disease Consultants, doctors Kourosh Adhami, MD; Neil Lobo, MD; James Kohlroser, DO; Babak Danesh, MD; and Krishnaiyer Subramani, MD, a solo physician whose practice is located in West Islip, are pleased to announce the formation of Island Digestive Health Center (IDHC).

31 Aug 2013

Kate Farms announces personal endorsement deals with two professional athletes

Kate Farms, the creator of Komplete Ultimate Shakes, is excited to announce personal endorsement deals with professional auto racing driver,Tristan Nunez and undefeated professional boxer, Gabino Saenz. Komplete is the world's first vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free ready to go drink meal replacement shake available in three flavors including Vanilla Bliss, Cocoa Fudge and Jav'a Latte and can be purchased nationally at The Vitamin Shoppe.

31 Aug 2013

Chemical attacks in Syria can pose threat to US, says Homeland Security medical officer

The chemical attacks in Syria could lower the bar for use of chemical weapons by terrorist organizations or rogue nations that could eventually pose a threat to the United States, says Alexander Garza, M.D., former assistant secretary of health affairs and chief medical officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

31 Aug 2013

ACOEM supports introduction of CSIA that reviews safety of all chemicals in commerce

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), has expressed its support for the introduction of S.1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (CSIA), legislation that would for the first time require that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review the safety of all chemicals in commerce.

31 Aug 2013

Coverall receives bronze Stevie Award in the Support Team of the Year category

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, was presented with a bronze Stevie Award in the Support Team of the Year category at The 10th Annual International Business Awards.

30 Aug 2013

Miscellaneous News

Despite continued reports of economic growth, Africa remains wracked by poverty

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Dust storms in Africa affect air quality in US and the Caribbean

Researchers explore challenges involved in urban agriculture

Columbia University launched three-year Doctor of Medicine program for PhD biological scientists

New catalyst class uses halogen bridges for environmentally friendlier production

MBA graduate earns Certificate of Leadership Fundamentals by completing RLI program

New filtering system may one day help remove carbon dioxide from smokestacks

Annual treated wastewater in North America roughly equals volume of Niagara Falls; less than 4% is reused

Combination of Baxter and Gambro enable Baxter to better serve innovative renal products and therapies

BlueWater Seafoods’ Grill Fish products gets gluten free certification from GFCO

Cheaters who believe none is hurt by their dishonesty likely to feel upbeat than remorseful

New approach to calculate cost of damage by flooding to be presented at International Conference

UK sociologists show many older women still feel under pressure to tone down their dress

Journals highlight issues related to hostile sexism and society's role in creative genius

Public Health and Health Planning Council approves formation of Physicians Endoscopys’ Island Digestive Health Center

Kate Farms announces personal endorsement deals with two professional athletes

Chemical attacks in Syria can pose threat to US, says Homeland Security medical officer

ACOEM supports introduction of CSIA that reviews safety of all chemicals in commerce

Coverall receives bronze Stevie Award in the Support Team of the Year category

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