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New book on psychological reactions to storms

Director of LSU's Life Course and Aging Center, or LCAC, Katie Cherry, along with several LSU colleagues, has published a book titled, "Lifespan Perspectives on Natural Disasters: Coping With Katrina, Rita and Other Storms," through Springer Publishing.

23 Dec 2009

Prolonged exposure to higher levels of pollutants can lead to hospitalization for pneumonia

A McMaster University researcher has found the first evidence that prolonged exposure to higher levels of the pollutants found in car exhaust fumes and industrial air pollution can lead to hospitalization for pneumonia in adults aged 65 and older.

23 Dec 2009

Scientists develop inexpensive dipstick test to identify pesticides in foods and beverages

Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is more practical than conventional pesticide tests, producing results in minutes rather than hours by means of an easy-to-read color-change, they say.

23 Dec 2009

Kaiser Permanente approves $2.1 million in grants and donations to promote healthy eating

With hunger in America reaching its highest level in 14 years, Kaiser Permanente has quadrupled the amount it invests in programs to promote healthy eating during difficult economic times.

23 Dec 2009

WuXi PharmaTech announces winners of third Life Science and Chemistry Awards

WuXi PharmaTech, a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device research and development outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States, today announced the winners of its third Life Science and Chemistry Awards, held on December 20, 2009, at the China World Hotel in Beijing.

23 Dec 2009

Arab states need to address food security, other factors to meet MDGs by 2015, report says

Arab states must develop a plan to increase food security and create more jobs in order to meet Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets by 2015, according to a report published Sunday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Reuters reports.

22 Dec 2009

Former CDC head to lead Merck's vaccine division

The pharmaceutical company Merck on Monday named former CDC head Julie Gerberding as president of the company's vaccine division, Reuters reports. "Gerberding, who led the CDC from 2002 to 2009 and stepped down when President Barack Obama took office, will head up the company's $5 billion global vaccine business that includes shots to prevent chickenpox, cervical cancer and pneumonia," the news service reports.

22 Dec 2009

Newly identified targets in treating inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

Digestive-disease-associated mortality accounts for a major part of all deaths in Western societies and inflammatory diseases such as GI infections, viral hepatitis, GERD or cancers due to chronic inflammation have a tangible economic and social impact.

22 Dec 2009

Dogs for the Disabled honours its puppy socialising volunteers

Dogs for the Disabled paid tribute to its puppy socialising volunteers this week, telling the dedicated helpers that they have made such an outstanding contribution to the charity’s work that they could do with another fifty volunteers just like them.

22 Dec 2009

Humana's video game technology initiative to inspire healthy behavior

Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance like a star? The winning entry in Humana’s InsertCoin game idea competition could have you showing off some fancy new dance moves. Humana Inc. announced today its Games for Health team has selected the winners of this unique competition. First, second and third place winners will each receive a cash prize and the chance to have their idea prototyped or commercialized. Humana Games for Health sponsored the competition as a way to generate new and differentiating active video game concepts to positively impact the health of kids, families and seniors.

22 Dec 2009

Cancer Research UK and Electronic Arts team up to encourage donations for charity shops

Cancer Research UK and Electronic Arts Ltd, the leading interactive entertainment software company, have teamed up to encourage people to donate unwanted items to the charity's shops.

22 Dec 2009

EquityNet Research begins independent coverage on Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology

Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc., a leading developer and producer of plant extracts and pharmaceutical raw materials for use in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food production, today reported that after preliminary due diligence, including review of the company's market potential and development opportunities, EquityNet Research is initiating coverage of the company as an independent analyst.

22 Dec 2009

Star of Hope Mission receives $100,000 Houston Benefits grant from Humana

Just in time for Christmas, and as a result of a $100,000 Houston Benefits grant from Humana Inc. earlier this year, Star of Hope Mission is unveiling a new teen room complete with a lounge area, a big screen television, Nintendo Wii, computer station, study area and a bookshelf full of games. Located in the Mission’s Transitional Living Center, the “Stars of 2morrow Teen Room” will be open daily. The grant also provided for two vans to shuttle the more than 30 members of the teen program to and from numerous other activities.

22 Dec 2009

Charitable donors commit longer-term pledges and gifts, despite recession

In a sign of what to expect in 2010, businesses and individuals hit hardest by the economy's slide have shifted charitable giving patterns to longer-term pledges and gift commitments rather than ceasing to give altogether, according to a study of benchmarking data and effective philanthropic fundraising techniques released today by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

22 Dec 2009

More than 1,000 medical images donated for use in YOU! The Experience

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Department of Radiology donated more than 1,000 medical images to the Museum of Science and Industry for use in YOU! The Experience, a new 15,000-square-foot permanent exhibit that showcases the connection between mind, body and spirit.

22 Dec 2009

Food safety advocate provides pros and cons of drinking raw milk

Unpasteurized milk — often referred to as raw milk — is at the center of a rally and court appearance today in Viroqua, Wisconsin. The controversial product can contain bacteria, like E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can severely sicken those who consume it — bacteria removed by the pasteurization process.

22 Dec 2009

American League MVP partners with Anytime Fitness to promote healthy lifestyles

The world's #1 fitness club chain just hit another homerun. Joe Mauer, the newly-crowned American League MVP, two-time Gold Glove award winner and three-time AL batting champ, will soon be appearing in television commercials and other advertisements for Anytime Fitness, a rapidly-growing health club chain with nearly 1,300 clubs worldwide.

22 Dec 2009

iGuard registers 2 million subscribers in just over 2 years

iGuard, a drug safety system that monitors patient medications for drug interactions, safety alerts and recalls, today announced it has registered 2 million subscribers in just over 2 years - matching the early growth rate of the popular social networking tool Twitter.

22 Dec 2009

Veolia Energy North America signs long-term agreement to operate MATEP assets in Boston

Veolia Energy North America, a leading provider of sustainable energy services, management solutions, and facility operations is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term agreement to operate and maintain the Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) assets in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston.

22 Dec 2009

Flipping for Phonics joins with Fisher House to donate learning products to the children of military families

Flipping for Phonics(TM), the proven fun, fast and easy phonics-based learn-to-read system for children and adults, has teamed up with Fisher House® to donate Flipping for Phonics learning products - equivalent to the retail value of $10,000 - to the children of military families at major military and VA medical centers.

22 Dec 2009

Miscellaneous News

New book on psychological reactions to storms

Prolonged exposure to higher levels of pollutants can lead to hospitalization for pneumonia

Scientists develop inexpensive dipstick test to identify pesticides in foods and beverages

Kaiser Permanente approves $2.1 million in grants and donations to promote healthy eating

WuXi PharmaTech announces winners of third Life Science and Chemistry Awards

Arab states need to address food security, other factors to meet MDGs by 2015, report says

Former CDC head to lead Merck's vaccine division

Newly identified targets in treating inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

Dogs for the Disabled honours its puppy socialising volunteers

Humana's video game technology initiative to inspire healthy behavior

Cancer Research UK and Electronic Arts team up to encourage donations for charity shops

EquityNet Research begins independent coverage on Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology

Star of Hope Mission receives $100,000 Houston Benefits grant from Humana

Charitable donors commit longer-term pledges and gifts, despite recession

More than 1,000 medical images donated for use in YOU! The Experience

Food safety advocate provides pros and cons of drinking raw milk

American League MVP partners with Anytime Fitness to promote healthy lifestyles

iGuard registers 2 million subscribers in just over 2 years

Veolia Energy North America signs long-term agreement to operate MATEP assets in Boston

Flipping for Phonics joins with Fisher House to donate learning products to the children of military families

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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