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Researchers at Kansas State Examining Food Safety Education for Older Adults.
December 3, 2007... Byline: Kansas State University
MANHATTAN, Kan., Dec. 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- Researchers in Kansas State University's College of Human Ecology have been awarded a $599,000 grant to develop educational programs in food safety targeting...
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Launches Updated Health Web Site for Parents.(Website overview)
December 4, 2007... Byline: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) has a new and improved resource for parents looking for answers about a newborn's development, advice on talking...
Greater Parental Guidance Suggested for Noisy Toy Use; Improper Use of High-Decibel Holiday Toys May Hurt Children's Hearing, UC Irvine Researchers Advise.
December 4, 2007... Byline: University of California, Irvine
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- The High School Musical Rockerz Jammin Guitar and the Cheetah Girls In Concert Collection Doll may be what kids want most this holiday season, but if...
University of California Study: Teen Drivers Distracted by Passengers 'Fooling Around'.
December 4, 2007... Byline: University of California Division of Agriculture
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4 (AScribe Newswire) -- More than a third of teenage drivers surveyed by University of California researchers admitted that they have been distracted by young...
Expert Offers Gift Tips Sure to 'Move' Children.
December 5, 2007... Byline: Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- There are a number of gift ideas to get sedentary children of all age active, says a Purdue University childhood fitness expert.
"The key is to find gifts...
Free Holiday Recipes, Tips and Craft Ideas Available to Food Allergy Families.
December 12, 2007... Byline: Kids With Food Allergies
DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Dec. 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Families of children with food allergies have a new tool for making the holidays fun and safe this year. A new booklet from leading online allergy support group...
Will Boomer Retirees Form a New Army of Volunteers?
December 13, 2007... Byline: The Urban Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- As the first phalanx of the 76 million-strong baby boom generation begins turning 62 and receiving Social Security benefits January 1, will they create a massive army of...
Prof: Mull Over Calories in Wine, Beer Before Toasting the New Year.
December 17, 2007... Byline: Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- While many people are conscious of the calories from snacking on holiday cookies and hors d'oeuvres, many partygoers may not be counting the calories in their...
Purdue Veterinarian Suggests Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Pets.
December 18, 2007... Byline: Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- As you check gifts off your holiday shopping list, consider the gift of health for your pet, says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian at Purdue...
In Pursuit of Assistance, Children With Disabilities Face Complex, Fragmented Service System.
December 20, 2007... Byline: The Urban Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- In their new book "Meeting the Needs of Children with Disabilities," researchers Laudan Y. Aron and Pamela J. Loprest detail the challenges facing children with...
Entertainment Industries Council's 12th Annual Prism Awards Set for April 24, 2008; Record Number of Submissions for Awards Honoring Accurate Portrayal of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues.
December 20, 2007... Byline: Entertainment Industries Council
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has set the 12th Annual PRISM Awards ceremony for April 24, 2008 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The...
For Help With a Variety of Common Problems, More People Turn to the Internet Than Consult Experts or Family Members to Provide Information, Resources; Members of Gen Y Are Leading Users of Libraries for Help Solving Problems and in More General Patronage.
December 30, 2007... Byline: Pew Internet & American Life Project
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- People who have faced one of several common government-related problems in the past two years are more likely to consult the internet than other sources,...