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Andersonville Arts Weekend art sales proceeds to support HIV-affected families

During the Arts weekend, over 25 of Olmetti's works and installations will be featured at SIR Spa. Proceeds from art sales will benefit the Chicago House, in support pf the mission of Chicago House and Social Service Agency to provide housing and supportive services to HIV-affected families and individuals who may also be impacted by poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness.

15 Sep 2009

New hydrogel mats extends anti-infection protection

Treatment of hospital-related infections in the U.S. costs up to $11 billion a year and about half of those infections are related to medical devices implanted in patients. Until now, efforts to control drug-resistant biofilms on such devices have been largely unsuccessful.

15 Sep 2009

RED Light energy drink aims to add more corporate accounts

In a market saturated with energy drinks and shots, entrepreneur Paul Ebrahimian knew he was in for a challenge when he founded RED Light(R). However, he had the recipe for a great-tasting beverage, a smart business plan in place and the marketing vision to position RED Light as THE drink of choice--not just for energy, but also as an elixir.

15 Sep 2009

The University City Science Center contributes significantly to regional economy

Graduate organizations and current residents of the University City Science Center’s business incubators have created more than 15,000 jobs that remain in the Greater Philadelphia region today and contribute more than $9 billion to the regional economy annually, according to a study measuring the economic impact of the Science Center’s business incubation services that was released September 14, 2009.

15 Sep 2009

Darwin's Dilemma to be screened at Kerr Auditorium

The debate over Darwin rages on in America's heartland as intelligent design comes to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History September 29th with the Southwestern debut of Darwin's Dilemma, a new film on the challenges to evolution in the fossil record. To view a trailer and clips from the film please visit www.darwinsdilemma.org.

15 Sep 2009

New program educates parents on fun, healthy mealtime ideas

How did the simple act of eating become so difficult? Between basic nutrition, the obesity epidemic, allergies, food recalls, and chemical contaminants, feeding children a healthy diet has never been so complicated. Eat Healthy, a new program from Healthy Child Healthy World, makes it easy.

15 Sep 2009

Stevens receives training grant from LWD

Stevens Institute of Technology has again been awarded a $563,600 High-Growth Workforce Development training grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD).

15 Sep 2009

New sight glass for digester tank construction from L.J. Star

L.J. Star has introduced a new sight glass specially designed for installation in the digester tanks used in biogas production. The RD300 sight window has an innovative expanding gasket that conforms to irregularities in the cement walls and ports used in digester tank construction, creating a gas-tight seal.

15 Sep 2009

NSF International certification for COLD-FX(R)

Afexa Life Sciences Inc. ("Afexa") (TSX:FXA) today announced that COLD-FX(R) has received the highest sports certification in North America from the leading product safety and banned substances testing body for elite athletes.

15 Sep 2009

PHLI announces marketing campaign for FORZE GPS bars and drinks

PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: PHLI), a leading sports nutrition company, is pleased to announce three marketing initiatives for FORZE GPS™ bars and drinks, the first scientifically proven appetite control tools created specifically for athletes.

15 Sep 2009

Most Americans are not eating the recommended daily servings of grains

Nearly all Americans say they aren't getting the recommended amount of grains in their diet, according to a recent Grain Foods Foundation survey conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive(R).

15 Sep 2009

Studies to focus on treatments for traumatic battlefield injuries

The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Md., will serve as one of 12 core clinical centers in a newly established Extremity Trauma Clinical Research Consortium funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.

15 Sep 2009

MonaVie to introduce healthful fruit drink in Poland

MonaVie (www.monavie.com), a leading international nutritional beverage company, today announces that it is entering the Polish market, and will be among the first to introduce a healthful fruit drink featuring the Brazilian acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) berry.

15 Sep 2009

CTIA issues statement on the health effects of mobile usage

Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Hearing on “The Health Effects of Cell Phone Use:”

15 Sep 2009

CAP Cares program to preserve doctor-patient relationship

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that it has launched CAP Cares, a program created to help its physician members preserve the doctor-patient relationship in the wake of an adverse patient outcome.

15 Sep 2009

Mortality index can be misleading in major specialties

A key statistic that consumer groups and the media often use when compiling hospital report cards and national rankings can be misleading, researchers report in a new study.

15 Sep 2009

Loyola University receives funds to renovate bone marrow transplant unit

Loyola University Medical Center has received a $2 million matching grant from The Coleman Foundation to renovate the hospital's nationally known bone marrow transplant unit. Intended to encourage private donations for the project, the grant will match gifts up to $2 million on a dollar for dollar basis, through August 2010.

15 Sep 2009

Environmental Solutions International introduces unique, alcohol-free, moisturizing hand sanitizers

With health officials nationwide already preparing for the upcoming cold and flu season, Environmental Solutions International (ESI) introduces Smart & Silky and Kids Smart & Silky Foaming Hand Sanitizers as another weapon in the illness-prevention arsenal. These unique, alcohol-free, moisturizing hand sanitizers are available at retailers nationwide (visit www.smartandsilky.com for more details).

15 Sep 2009

Elsevier launches new web platform

Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the launch of a new web platform, Elsevier Mental Health (www.elseviermentalhealth.com).

15 Sep 2009

Prebiotic Inulin fiber supplement from Standard Process

Our gut is home to different types of bacteria, many of which live in harmony with us. Maintaining a balance of helpful bacteria within the gut is important for the health of several body functions. To help provide a favorable environment for friendly microbes to thrive, Standard Process Inc.® proudly introduces its newest product, Prebiotic Inulin.

15 Sep 2009