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Doctor hunts cure for Alzheimer’s Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:19AMDr. George Jackson, a UTMB professor, is using his work with fruit flies to help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
School-based weight management programs may be effective Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:19AMWashington, March 4 : A new American study suggests that a school-based weight-management program can be very useful in reaching large numbers of kids.
Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - North America EU edition Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AM16-Feb-2010 - Coming with merits of low calorie, natural, non-carcinogenic, intensive sweetness, Natural sweetener deem to be overwhelming hot this year.
Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - North America EU edition Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AM02-Mar-2010 - When formulators need an additive packed with amino acids for foods and beverages, instant calcium caseinate is a great choice. It’s easy to handle, has excellent dispersibility, and offers a steady and prolonged supply of amino acids to muscle tissues. ...
Thai police seize internet chat logs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AMPHUKET: More than 20 police from the Economic and Cyber-Crimes Division (ECOTEC) have raided the offices of Thai state-owned telecommunications company CAT Telecom and confiscated chat-room conversati...
Women's health provider to inhabit former Planned Parenthood space Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AMLess than two months after Planned Parenthood closed its doors, another women's health care provider will open in Hazleton. Maternal and Family Health Services' family planning center will see its first patients March 15 in a space previously occupied b
NJ woman sentenced for nutrition program theft Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:15AMTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey woman who took part in a conspiracy to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from a federal child nutrition program has been spared a prison term.
Shoes and socks help children get education Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:04AMWhen Kerry Crosby last travelled to impoverished Tanzania, her luggage was stuffed with footwear that would change the lives of some African children.[...]
Senior project offers unique insight into wellness Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:08AMThere is perhaps no better way to keep up your cardiovascular health than doing some good old fashioned cardio.
Farmers Market Group to meet March 6 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:06AMA Farmers Market Group to serve all farmers markets in Nevada will be meeting on March 6 at 11 a.m. at the Lahontan Grill at 2510 on Highway 95A in Silver Springs.
ARMM intensifies ‘Pantawid’ Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:04AMCOTABATO CITY – The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has formed its regional advisory committee (RAC) for the government’s “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program” or 4Ps to intensify efforts against poverty and improve the health, nutrition, education, and economic condition of its populace.
Health Checkup: Hamstring injuries Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:03AMInjured hamstrings are seen quite often in both athletic and non-athletic individuals.
Make March good nutrition month Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:02AMAccording to statistics, come spring most people have dropped their new year's resolutions and are back to unhealthy habits. But don't feel defeated just yet. March is official National Nutrition Month. This campaign was created by the American Dietetic Association to raise awareness about healthy nutrition. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and ...
Medical calendar for March 3 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:02AMClasses AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts classes at the Center for Autism Education, 105 Crossings Industrial Court in O'Fallon. Classes include Understanding Autism, 6-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors, 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. These classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other ...
Prize-winning student chefs tout healthy eats Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:01AMOne of the items served Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives' cafeteria came all the way from Chicago. Well, not the actual meal, exactly -- the recipe. Congressmen munched on a public school lunch of chicken-vegetable jambalaya, jalapeno cornbread and cucumber salad created by a team of six culinary students from Tilden High School.
Coverdell students brush up on dental hygiene Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:59AMThe mouth is often referred to as the window to one's overall well-being.
Dental care worth smiling about Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:57AMGive Kids A Smile, which provides dental care and education to underserved children, hosted its 17th free dental clinic Feb. 5 and 6 at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University. Give Kids A Smile is located in St. Peters.
Elizabeth schools receive grant Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:53AMThe Colorado Legacy Foundation announced that 10 school districts in Colorado have been selected to receive funding to support and guide their efforts to improve existing health and wellness programs, Elizabeth C-1 School district being one of them.
Aspen granola brand takes off for local couple Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:22PMASPEN - Maddy D'Amato and Alex Hasulak are having trouble tracking time. Days flow into nights and back into day; weeks flash by in a blink. And was it really just nine months ago that their Aspen-born business, Love Grown Foods, first became available, selling its granola in just two small local shops? Was it this past summer that the couple could spend day after day talking up their product in ...
Low-carb diet can increase bad cholesterol levels Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:13PMCutting down on carbs may help people lose weight, but it may not be so good for lowering cholesterol, new research shows.
Martha’s Everyday Food iPhone app lets everyone be a kitchen diva Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:12PMTASTY: Shopping list can be synced with Ziplist.com, which allows you to share your list and access it from anywhere. BUMMER: Unlike the magazine, the iPhone app does not include nutrition information.
Vail Pets: What are you really feeding your pet? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:09PMVAIL, Colorado - Proper nutrition is vital to optimize your pet's health. A poor diet can compromise your dog or cat's immune system and threaten your pet's overall health. How do you know what diet is best for your pet? There is a tremendous variety of foods available to satisfy different dietary needs and the most discriminating pallets. As with people who love fried foods and sweets, cats and ...
Alzheimer’s education conference March 31 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:09PMThe community is invited to attend the Alzheimer Association’s annual education conference in Sacramento, “Understanding Memory Loss: Landscapes of Dementia,” presented in partnership with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center and UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, on Wednesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Radisson Hotel, located at 500 Leisure Lane in Sacramento.
News briefing: 25 February 2010 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:08PMThe week in science.
County announces transportation changes for Thursday Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:06PMBurlington County’s Office on Aging will not operate its lunch programs at nutrition centers or Meals on Wheels Thursday, due to the weather forecast for significant snow and hazardous daytime driving conditions. Also, Veterans Transportation Service, and BCTS paratransit service for seniors and those with disabilities will operate on a limited basis. Shopping Service for Thursday is being ...
Erica Heinz: Stress Less, Restore More Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:03PMWe all know that stress is killing us. Or at the very least, aging and annoying us. By cultivating beneficial stress and eliminating unbeneficial stress, you'll be more productive while doing less.
Who is your local hero? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:01PMFort Alcohol and Drug Counselling Services has obtained a Public Awareness Service Grant, which is targeted to highlight those persons who have gone beyond their comfort zone and started to exercise or change their lifestyle to make it healthier. We would like you the community of Fort St. James and outlining areas to nominate a person that you feel has overcome adversity and improved their life ...
Students eat better when informed Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 10:14PMA recent Ohio State study shows that students will make healthy food choices if given the opportunity to make informed decisions. Researchers placed posters with the nutrition facts of 12 entrees at Marketplace throughout the dining center.
Local student to host prom dress palooza benefit Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 10:02PMSpring is coming and so are proms. Teresa Nigolian, a senior at Penncrest High School, had a great idea. She is doing an independent study project for food, nutrition and community services. As part of her class she had to come up with at least three projects. Her current project is Prom Dress Palooza.
Equine debate Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:57PMA dispute over the living conditions of a Dundee-area horse apparently will be resolved with a shelter roof.
What's Happening Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:54PMBeckley-Raleigh County Board of Health meeting, 4:30 p.m., auditorium of the Elinor Hurt Memorial Health Center, call 304-252-1729. Raleigh County PSD board, 6 p.m., district office, Sophia.
Program helps cancer patients overcome beauty barriers Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:40PMFor Teira Hogue the sunny day in June 2009 started out like most days — normal and ordinary.But in the few minutes it took her to perform a breast self-examination, her life suddenly became anything but ordinary when she discovered a lump.Within two weeks she had her diagnosis — invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) — one of the most common types of breast cancer.According to the American Cancer ...
Lunch and Learn Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:38PMBaright Public Library will host a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
Larson speaks about nation’s issues at senior center Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:24PMBRISTOL — Congressman John Larson said Friday that the nation is making a “slow but steady climb out of the recession” while grappling with war and a tattered economy.
Junk food to be eliminated from schools Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:17PMLast week, the Obama Administration began a drive to remove junk foods like Pepsi, French fries and Snickers bars from the nation’s schools in hopes it will reduce the number of children with weight problems.
The Harold lady Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:07PMFor 18 years, Jo Worner has been introducing Harold to thousands of Mid and South Canterbury school children. Feature writer Claire Allison finds out why the giraffe has what it takes to last the distance.
Study: Cumberland has poorest health in New Jersey Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:34PMResidents in Cumberland County have the poorest health in New Jersey, a national study shows.
UN appeals for nearly $1.5 billion for Haiti Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:34PMThe United Nations launched a new appeal Thursday for nearly $1.5 billion to help the 3 million Haitians affected by last month's devastating earthquake, its largest appeal ever for a natural disaster.
Officers rescue sick birds Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:31PMAnimal control officers in Laguna Beach are picking up many sick pelicans up and down the coast.
Stop cruelty to animals Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:25PMAll the talk of PETA recently avoids the real issue that is important: animal cruelty. As a vegan, I don’t respect PETA’s radical statements and irresponsible advertising techniques, but I understand the reasons for concern. As a responsible society, we should be purchasing environmentally sustainable plant-based foods and cruelty-free foods without animal products. I’m not saying that everyone ...
UPDATE: MSU, MUW announce cooperation in nursing, food studies programs Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:23PMSTARKVILLE - Building on many decades of neighborly relations, Mississippi State and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of agreement Thursday that allows students to earn both an MSU bachelor's degree and an MUW nursing degree.
Majority of area students receive free or reduced meals at school Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:21PMThe snow days just keep piling up for several counties, but the extended days at home are a cause for concern for educators and social workers, and it centers around students' nutrition. The majority
Pettersen, Hur lead LPGA Tour opener in Thailand Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:19PMPublished: Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. PATTAYA, Thailand - Norway's Suzann Pettersen made a tap-in eagle on the par-5 18th for a 6-under 66 and a share of the first-round lead Thursday with South Korea's M.J. Hur in the season-opening Honda PTT LPGA Thailand.
Concert To Benefit INN Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:16PMMaybe March 7th would be a good Sunday to go out and hear some folk music. Or perhaps some Swing. No, wait, maybe some Classical music. Or how about some avant-garde bluegrass? What about Eastern European vocal music? Or Gospel? Or R&B? Or African Drumming?
MURRIETA: New wellness series offered Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:10PMGet ready to relax, have fun and learn a few new things about love, natural health, stress, skin cancer and financial independence.
Seniors’ nutrition site may move Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:29PMJune Brewer, director of the DeKalb County Council on Aging, told the Fort Payne City Council on Tuesday she believes it’s time the council’s nutrition program found a new home.
USDA: Minn. got 80 million stimulus dollars for food aid Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:27PMThe U.S. Department of Agriculture says stimulus funds have provided Minnesotans with nearly 80 million extra dollars in benefits under what used to be called the Food Stamp program.
Skaneateles: Experts dish out pet food facts Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:27PMReading a pet food label isnt rocket science, but it can include a unique mix of science and marketing. The pet food industry can get away with a lot of stuff, said Megan
Vail Valley parents aim to improve school lunch Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:26PMVAIL VALLEY, Colorado - Lunch menus that include Salisbury steak, chicken nuggets, corn dogs and pizza have a group of Eagle County School District parents concerned and looking for a change to school nutrition. A committee at Brush Creek Elementary is working to raise awareness of school lunch nutrition through a documentary film, "Two Angry Moms," which demonstrates what kids are eating at ...
DSM Receives Profiles in Sustainability Award for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:23PMPARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- DSM Pharmaceutical Products, based in Parsippany, NJ, today announced that it has received a Profiles in Sustainability award from United Business Media and ICIS Chemical Business.