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Study finds wide disparities in advanced high school course-taking

The latest research from the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management explores the wide disparities in advanced high school course-taking (such as Advanced Placement courses) among race, poverty, and gender groups in Florida.

6 Oct 2009

Interactive health and fitness video game

THQ Inc. today announced that The Biggest Loser interactive health and fitness video game is now available at retail outlets throughout North America exclusively for Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™/Nintendo DS™.

6 Oct 2009

16 Canadian students living with chronic illness to receive UCBeyond Scholarships

What would you do if you were faced with a chronic illness? Would you walk across Canada to raise awareness for Crohn's disease, build houses in developing countries despite physical pain or dedicate your career to educating young people living with the same disease as you?

6 Oct 2009

Biofuels are regulated under the Renewable Fuel Standard

Climate change legislation should not subject biofuels to double jeopardy in greenhouse gas emission regulation, since they are already regulated under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

6 Oct 2009

Tips for running a marathon

With 120,000 runners recently finding out whether they have successfully got a ballot place in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon, a buzz of activity is surrounding next year's iconic race.

6 Oct 2009

Empire Bluecross Blueshield to sponsor 2011 WPFG in New York City

Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) proudly announced today that it will be a sponsor for the 2011 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG), which will be held in New York City from August 26 - September 5, 2011. The announcement comes during a series of health and wellness activities around Empire's 75(th) Anniversary this year.

6 Oct 2009

Custom Channels unveils Smile Radio to enhance the sound and atmosphere of dental offices

Dental offices now have a better alternative for their in-office music. Custom Channels, a company that creates custom on-line and on-premise radio stations for nationally known brands, has unveiled Smile Radio -- a music service specifically designed for dental practices.

6 Oct 2009

AAFP and Coca-Cola Company announce new corporate partnership program

The American Academy of Family Physicians today announced the Consumer Alliance, a new corporate partnership program, with its first alliance partner, The Coca-Cola Company.

6 Oct 2009

NYBC encourages people to organize community blood drives

With the school season underway, New York Blood Center would like to encourage students, teachers and faculty to please organize blood drives at their schools, a process that teaches community service and leadership skills, and offers a learning experience for both students and the surrounding community.

6 Oct 2009

Unique program for women veterans

At a time when Americans are just beginning to pay attention to the special challenges faced by women who have served in the military, the Northampton-based non-profit Soldier On has created a national model for helping women veterans in crisis.

6 Oct 2009

New fruit-flavored protein drinks for nutritionally challenged

The Isopure Company, LLC. announced today the U.S. launch of Isopure Plus - a new line of clear, fruit-flavored protein drinks offering seniors and people with nutritional challenges a great-tasting, easy-to-digest alternative to thick milkshake-like protein formulations.

6 Oct 2009

NTU launches research centre to help sustain Earth's environment

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) launches a first-of-its-kind research centre in Singapore focussing on research in recovering resources from waste.

6 Oct 2009

New health and fitness DVD 'Total Body Makeover' to be released in December

Gaiam, Inc., the leading distributor of lifestyle media and fitness accessories, today announced its partnership with exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer Bob Greene for the production of health and fitness DVDs. Anxiously awaited by Bob's fans, the first DVD, "Total Body Makeover" is set to launch December 1, 2009.

6 Oct 2009

New AQUAFREE website for ordering new waterless toothbrush online

United Treatment Centers Inc announced today that the company has launched its new AQUAFREE ™ Website at www.aquafreetoothbrush.com for ordering the new waterless toothbrush online direct from the company. The new site offers the innovative, waterless toothbrush to consumers at a twenty-five percent (25%) savings, including two free replacement dentifrice cartridges, on the first one million brushes sold through the site.

6 Oct 2009

Winner of 2009 NAMS award

Michael Holick, PhD, MD, director of the Bone Healthcare Clinic and the Vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University School of Medicine BUSM recently received the 2009 NAMS/Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.Vitamin D Research Award from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

6 Oct 2009

Alcohol-impaired drivers account for higher emergency department costs

The costs of drinking and driving are all too apparent, with alcohol involved in 41 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities in 2006. In addition to the mortality and morbidity associated with drinking and driving, the economic impact of alcohol impaired driving is considerable, estimated at $51 billion, with medical costs accounting for 15 percent of that figure.

6 Oct 2009

USDA and FDA unite to develop new food safety rules

USDA's fresh produce chief will join FDA to help develop new food safety rules, as part of a cooperative initiative between FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

6 Oct 2009

Market for products positioned and marketed on the basis of ethical standards is thriving despite recession

The market for products positioned and marketed on the basis of ethical standards (eco-friendly/green, natural/organic, humane, and fair trade) is thriving despite the recession, reveals a new report by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts.

6 Oct 2009

CDC study finds fewer secondary schools selling less nutritious foods and beverages

Fewer secondary schools in the United States are selling less nutritious foods and beverages, such as candy and soda, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

6 Oct 2009

Health Communications launches new version of TIPS program

Health Communications, Inc., provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Program, today announced the release of its new version of the TIPS for the University Program.

5 Oct 2009