A recipe for Asian-flavored
burgers wins the grand prize in this year's "National Chicken Cooking
Contest", sponsored by the National Chicken Council.
A food-media seminar
sponsored, in part, by the National Chicken Council looks at how the
food industry is dealing with the recession.
The president of Seventh
Generation is featured in an upcoming TV special called "Big Green
Lies"--which aims to separate myth from reality, when it comes to
the conventional wisdom of green living.
Seventh Generation has
teamed up with WebMD and Healthy Child Healthy World to
develop a new online tool designed to help teach families about chemical
dangers in the home.
Proceeds from a contest
help efforts by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to
support and assist the families of fallen firefighters.
According to the latest
"Economic Impact Survey" by the American Academy of Cosmetic
Surgery (AACS), most cosmetic surgeons in the U.S. have already been
affected by the current economic downturn.
FedEx reminds
consumers to keep shipping guidelines and deadlines in mind during the
holidays.
According to TransUnion
Canada, consumers can control their spending and protect their personal
information during the holidays.
(For this report in French,
click here.)
According to BearingPoint,
businesses need to take some immediate measures to help keep their holiday
customers' data safe.
Cook's Ham
offers some tips on how you can make your holiday ham even more special.
A social-networking site
sponsored by VTech helps shoppers make informed decisions about their
holiday gifts.
The chairman and CEO of
Citibank describes a new sweepstakes that is awarding millions of
rewards points to the bank's customers.
On behalf of State Farm,
Dr. Joy Browne discusses her involvement with this year's
"Embrace Life Awards"--which honor individuals for empowering
themselves and inspiring others, after losing a spouse or parent.
A survey from the
Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Ameriprise Financial
finds that people who have a comprehensive approach to financial planning
remain optimistic about investing for their retirement.
New research from Citi's
"Women & Co." resource program finds that today's affluent
women are hard-working, knowledgeable, and self-driven, when it comes to
money.
A survey on behalf of
Whole Foods Market finds that Americans don't want to compromise on the
quality of the food that they buy--despite rising prices.
Maria Sharapova
discusses why she has teamed up with Canon USA to help promote
breast-cancer awareness.
On behalf of State Farm,
the editor-in-chief of "Road & Travel Magazine" discusses how
now is actually a very good time to buy a new car.
Listen to statements from
many of the recipients of the 2008 National Association of Letter
Carriers (NALC) "Hero of the Year" awards--as well as from the
Association's president, who presented the awards on September 18 in
Washington.
Millions of dollars in
full-ride scholarships are being awarded, through "Project Working Mom",
to help working mothers earn online degrees.
New daily online giveaways
promote a new line of humorous greeting cards from American Greetings.
North America's
Shriners will be holding their meeting this year in St. Louis, June 29th-July
3rd.
According to a new survey
conducted on behalf of ProQuo, many U.S. adults are unintentionally
putting their privacy at risk, through everyday activities.
"The Satellite Sisters"
and VTech are teaming up for a contest designed to educate consumers
that cordless phones can be very important in helping people stay connected.
According to the Jewelry
Information Center (JIC), several trade shows taking place in Las Vegas
in late May and early June will feature the latest trends in fine jewelry
and watches.
According to American
Greetings, creating Mother's Day cards for Hispanic families requires a
special approach.
(This report is only available in Spanish.)
A new study from the
Newspaper Association of America (NAA) Foundation finds that high-school
journalism staffers have higher academic scores.
H&R Block reminds
people that they need to file a return this year, in order to receive a
tax-rebate check.
According to Tyson
Foods, it may be easier than you think to quickly prepare a home-cooked
meal that's tasty and good for you.
On behalf of Splenda,
a Hollywood life-coach describes how using a non-sugar sweetener may be an
easy way to reduce calories while avoiding unrealistic goals.
According to Office Depot,
many professionals believe that they can achieve their business goals--if
they can become better organized.
A new report from
Pre-K Now finds that most of the nation's governors are proposing to
either increase or maintain their state's funding of pre-kindergarten
programs--despite facing unprecedented fiscal crises.
According to a new report
on behalf of the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA),
"group purchasing organizations" can help promote greater efficiency and
savings in the U.S. health-care system.
The Campaign for
America's Wilderness applauds a new law that adds two-million acres of
publicly owned land to the "National Wilderness Preservation System".
Listen to statements from
many of those participating in the 2009 Legislative Conference
of the National Association of Counties (NACo), being held Saturday,
March 7th, through Wednesday, March 11th, in Washington, D.C.
The latest MetLife
"Survey of the American Teacher" finds both encouraging and
not-so-encouraging news, when it comes to American education over the past
25 years.
According to a new study
from the American Energy Alliance (AEA), lifting the ban on energy
production in the Outer Continental Shelf would generate over a million new
jobs and billions of dollars in new tax revenue.
Listen to statements from
many of those participating in the 2009 Winter Meeting of the
National Governors Association (NGA), being held Saturday, February
21st, through Monday, February 23rd, in Washington, D.C.
According to a new study
commissioned by HNTB Corporation, most Americans believe that the
nation needs to make sacrifices now to pay for infrastructure
improvements--especially when it comes to maintenance and new construction
of highways and bridges.
The president of the
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
applauds the final Congressional approval of the "American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act".
The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns of deadly fire and
carbon-monoxide hazards with winter home heating.
A new report from the
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation
and Terrorism finds that the U.S. government needs to take several
immediate actions to address the proliferation of nuclear and biological
weapons.
A public-education
campaign from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) aims to answer
consumers' questions about long-term-care insurance.
HNTB's national
director of toll services discusses how, for many Americans, falling gas
prices haven't yet translated into more travel.
The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds parents to think about toy
safety before shopping for holiday gifts.
Sen. Hillary Clinton
urges parents to utilize the new video-game "rating summaries" from the
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
A nationwide survey
sponsored by the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) finds
that health care is the top personal concern for voters in the upcoming
presidential election.
According to the
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), America's health-care
system could end up being the next financial meltdown.
The president and CEO of
the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) reminds Americans that
virtually all savings at credit unions are protected by federal insurance.
A new study on behalf of the
Institute for Energy Research (IER) examines the negative economic
impact of an energy plan being considered by Congress.
According to the
director of the "Gulf Coast Recovery Project" at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, the
main lesson from Hurricane Katrina may be that governments need to "get out
of the way".
Listen to statements from
many of those participating in the 25th "International Sweetener
Symposium", being held August 1-6 on the Kohala Coast of the Big
Island of Hawaii.
On behalf of the American
Sugar Alliance (ASA), the president of the American Sugarbeet Growers
Association explains how many sugar farmers will base their vote for
president this year on how the candidates stand on farm policy.
State Farm Insurance encourages people to remember both
the need to evacuate their
pets and the need to
have a full supply of their prescription drugs, in the event of a
hurricane.
The president and CEO of
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) discusses how her
organization is helping thousands of seniors and doctors express their
opposition to proposed Medicare Advantage cuts.
A former government
advisor on energy issues believes that allowing drilling in coastal waters
and wilderness areas that are now off-limits would help reduce gas prices.
The Coleman Company
has developed a new list of essential items that helps families better
prepare for hurricane season.
According to the Center
for Individual Freedom (CFIF), the Air Force needs to comply with the
GAO's ruling concerning the aerial-refueling-tanker contract.
The president and CEO of
the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) urges Congress to pass
a ban on self-referral to physician-owned hospitals.
A policy proposal from
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) could result in a reduction of
$145 billion in America's annual health-care costs.
A new study from the
Travel Industry Association (TIA) finds that air-traveler frustration is
resulting in millions of trips not being taken each year.
According to the
Institute for Energy Research (IER), increasing taxes on oil firms would
do nothing to decrease prices at the gas pump.
On behalf of the Child
Safety Task Force, a toxicologist discusses why proposed legislation
that would ban the use of "phthalates" in children's products is misguided.
According to the Video
Access Alliance, Congress should reject "network neutrality"
regulations---and focus instead on promoting broadband delivery to more
consumers.
On behalf of the
American Sugar Alliance (ASA), the chairman of American Crystal Sugar
Company describes how a product derived from sugar beets is proving to
be effective as a road de-icer.
The National Taxpayers
Union (NTU) believes that upcoming congressional hearings may serve as
an excuse to blame domestic energy producers for high prices.
The national commander
of AMVETS believes that the administration's VA-funding
recommendations fall short in vital areas.
According to the Society
for Human Resource Management (SHRM), new rules from the U.S. Department
of Labor should help employees and their employers in dealing with
provisions of the "Family and Medical Leave Act" (FMLA).
The national commander of
AMVETS discusses how his organization's "National Service
Foundation" helps to ensure that today's veterans have access to
support--60 years after its formation.
According to HNTB,
the U.S. needs to address its crumbling levee system.
A former North Carolina
governor, an
environmental expert, and
the National Grange
all criticize an EPA proposal to tighten ozone air-quality regulations.
A collaborative effort
involving Nintendo of America and the National Association for
Music Education (MENC) helps teachers incorporate "Wii Music™"
into their lesson plans.
Len Berman
describes a new contest on behalf of Alpharma's "Flector®
Patch" that aims to raise awareness of the need to appropriately
treat pain from common injuries.
The new prescription
"Flector® Patch" from Alpharma can help relieve pain
caused by exercise-related injury.
A survey on behalf of the
National Hot Dog & Sausage Council finds continued popularity of both
hot dogs and baseball.
Cheryl Burke
of "Dancing with the Stars" discusses her involvement with the
"Taco Bell Foundation Teen Hero Awards"--which aim to recognize the
contributions made by everyday "teen heroes".
According to a new study
published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of
Internal Medicine", repeated, intensive interventions increase the
likelihood that a smoker will quit successfully.
A new report from the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) finds
that over 17 percent of youth who use drugs start with inhalants.
A new study published in
the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal
Medicine" finds that patients who are connected to a particular
physician are more likely to both receive guideline-specific care and follow
through with treatment.
According to a new study
published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of
Internal Medicine", telephone counseling is as effective as
face-to-face doctor's visits, when it comes to weight loss.
The National Cancer
Institute (NCI) reminds Americans that eating a healthy diet--and
leading an active lifestyle--can help lower the chances of getting a number
of serious diseases.
(For this report in Spanish,
click here.)
A new study published in
the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal
Medicine" finds that the effectiveness of a colonoscopy is
determined by whether the cancer develops on the left or the right side of
the colon.
Using the NicoDerm
CQ patch daily can significantly improve a smoker's chances of
successfully quitting.
According to United
Health Foundation's 2008 "America's Health Rankings", the
health of Americans has failed to improve for the fourth consecutive year.
The new Commit
Cappuccino nicotine lozenge helps smokers to quit while giving them the
coffee flavor that they enjoy, without the caffeine.
According to the president
of American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA), genetic testing
is already dramatically improving health care--despite some threats to
continued innovation.
The new Nicorette
"White Ice Mint" gum is the first stop-smoking aid that also helps
whiten teeth.
On "World Stroke Day"
(Wednesday, October 29), the American Heart Association (AHA) and
the American Stroke Association (ASA) are joining international
organizations in focusing on "silent strokes".
New recommendations
published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of
Internal Medicine" urge primary-care interventions before, during,
and after pregnancy, to encourage and support breastfeeding.
The president-elect of the
American Medical Association (AMA) discusses a new AMA campaign that
provides tips to help people lead a healthier lifestyle.
A pediatrician and parenting
expert reminds parents that there are effective, drug-free options for
treating children suffering from nasal congestion--such as Breathe Right
Kids nasal strips.
According to Qiagen,
a combination approach is very effective in detecting HPV in at-risk women.
The American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) is one of the member organizations of a newly launched
alliance that aims to raise the public's confidence in vaccines.
The director of the
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) discusses this year's
observance of "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month"
in September.
According to the Society
of Interventional Radiology (SIR), older Americans need to be careful
about possible plaque buildup in the legs.
According to Genentech,
a recently approved new indication may allow more breast-cancer patients to
benefit from Herceptin therapy.
A new study published in
the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal
Medicine" finds that most victims of West Nile virus return to
normal health, within a year.
According to early clinical
results presented at the annual meeting of the Society of
NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), a new, minimally invasive procedure
successfully eliminates pain and disability associated with "lumbar spinal
stenosis".
According to
Women'sEyeHealth.org, two-thirds of all people who are blind or visually
impaired are women.
A new study on behalf of
Breathe Right finds that snoring can have a major impact on
relationships.
A new study shows that
Aquafresh White Trays whiten teeth better and faster than a leading
competitor.
A new contest from
Prevent Blindness America (PBA) offers those affected by impaired vision
or vision loss the chance to "See America".
Three scientists have
received this year’s "MetLife Foundation Awards for Medical Research in
Alzheimer's Disease" for their significant contributions to the
understanding of the disease.
Advances in treatment
involving the targeted therapy Tarceva are helping some
patients with pancreatic cancer live longer.
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