Brain MRIs may provide an early diagnostic marker BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Children at risk for dyslexia show differences in brain activity on MRI scans even before they begin learning to read, finds a study at Children’s Hospital Boston. Since developmental dyslexia responds to early intervention, diagnosing children at risk before or during kindergarten ...
Fun, interactive exhibit reminds caregivers how to keep kids safe at home, at play and on the way HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Safe Kids Pennsylvania today announced that they will exhibit at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show to reach thousands of parents and caregivers with information about preventing childhood injuries. The games ...
BRONX, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Elevated blood sugar levels are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. The findings, observed in nearly 5,000 postmenopausal women, appear in the November 29 online edition of the British Journal ...
Substance Abuse, Mental Health Programs Made More Available to Returning Soldiers WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced that it will support four drug courts designed to meet veterans’ needs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 under the Adult Discretionary Drug Court Program. Veteran treatment courts ...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has been named one of the top nonprofit leaders in the field of aging by Philanthropedia, a nonprofit that tries to help donors give more strategically. Data was compiled via a survey of 88 national leaders in aging. Philanthropedia seeks to improve nonprofit ...
ADHD Awareness Coalition urges people to “Get the Facts” and take action to manage ADHD symptoms PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — New survey results reveal that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts aspects of work and school for adults and children living with the condition. The survey also shows that many people with ADHD have been ...
Legion’s national commander calls proposed hikes a threat to national security WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Legion sternly opposes plans to increase out-of-pocket health-care costs for military retirees, American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong said, after learning that the White House recommends increasing TRICARE premiums and charging new annual fees to ...
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Congress is poised to ruin Father’s Day for millions of men and their families by drastically cutting funding for prostate cancer research. Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would provide $64 million in FY2012 for the Prostate Cancer Research Program as part of the Department of ...
TUCSON, Ariz., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced that some 4,000 youngsters with muscular dystrophy and related diseases will be attending week-long MDA summer camp sessions between now and Sept. 3. Funded entirely by generous public contributions made to MDA year-round, particularly to the MDA Labor Day Telethon, MDA camp ...
CHICAGO, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Whether it’s a suggestion from our physician or a need to slim down, almost everyone experiences the desire to exercise more or eat healthier at some point in our lives. According to the latest research from Mintel, more Black adults who are watching their diet are doing so for ...