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Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Studies Show Latino Gay/Lesbian Couples Adopt At Highest Rate Among Gay Couples
Alliant International University

Recent studies showing that Latino gay and lesbian couples have higher adoption rates than other same-sex couples, a truth mirrored in Spanish-speaking Telenovelas (TV soap operas) including Barreras de Amor" (The Barriers of Love), and "Amar Sin Limites" (To Love Without Limits).

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Scientific Holiday Celebrates Evolution in Action
NIH, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

On February 12, groups worldwide will celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin, the scientist who documented evolution through natural selection nearly 150 years ago. Today, Darwin's groundbreaking work on the origin of species forms the basis of modern evolutionary biology and is at the heart of biomedical research.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Students Spring for an Alternative College Getaway
University of California San Diego

A lot of students travel to exotic destinations during their spring break to get away from the stress of college, but many students at the University of California, San Diego spend their spring vacations providing humanitarian services to the Third World through the Alternative Breaks program.

Released: 23-Apr-2007 2:55 PM EDT
Use Caution When Treating Seasonal Allergies
University of the Sciences

Allergy season is here, and over-the-counter allergy medications are flying off the shelves. But did you know that mixing certain allergy medications with other medicines can have hazardous effects on your health?

Released: 16-Apr-2007 4:40 PM EDT
Spring Cleaning Brings Hazards
Washington University in St. Louis

Spring cleaning brings potential hazards. People use them every day, but if common cleaners and pesticides are stored or applied incorrectly, they can have fatal consequences, say experts in environmental safety and emergency medicine at Washington University in St. Louis.

Released: 9-Apr-2007 2:10 PM EDT
Power Lawn Mower Injuries Crop Up with Change of Season
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Spring is here, the sky is blue, the grass is green and it's time to give that lawn a trim. But beware: Lawn mower injuries are a seasonal threat to children and the leading cause of amputations in adolescents, say specialists from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Maryland's designated pediatric trauma center where the most severe injuries are treated.

Released: 20-Mar-2007 5:00 AM EDT
Spring's Arrival Brings Nature's Thieves and Parasites
University of Massachusetts Amherst

The first day of spring is Wednesday, March 21 and Mother Nature is kicking things into high gear. Soon, pollinating insects will be cruising for nectar and mother ticks will lay roughly 3,000 eggs apiece in the leaf litter of Northeastern forests.

Released: 5-Mar-2007 8:00 AM EST
Start Eating Green for Your Health This St. Patrick’s Day
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

This St. Patrick's Day, try adding a new "green" tradition: more green foods to your diet. From broccoli to kiwifruit, green foods can pack a healthy punch by increasing your daily intake of vitamins and fibers to help to lower cholesterol, strengthen bones, and improve heart health and digestion.

Released: 28-Feb-2007 4:00 PM EST
Weather Forecasts Spring Pollen Allergy Severity
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The arrival of spring brings fragrant, blooming trees and lush green grasses "“ and sneezing and wheezing for millions of people with pollen allergy. The big question for allergy sufferers is, how bad will it be?

Released: 26-Feb-2007 9:00 AM EST
Hit the Slopes but Not Your Head This March Break
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

In 2003-2004, 16,811 Canadians were admitted to hospitals due to traumatic head injuries, 45% of those were caused by falls. Several CIHR experts available to comment on helmets and the prevention of head injuries.

Released: 21-Feb-2007 11:05 AM EST
Experts Available to Speak on St. Patrick’s Life, Leprechaun Lore, Celtic Music and Genealogy
Texas Tech University

From discussing Celtic music and legendary Irish creatures to searching Irish genealogy and factual biographical information on St. Patrick, Texas Tech University experts can answer your questions about the Emerald Isle.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
NASW Celebrates National Professional Social Work Month in March 2007
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

The National Association of Social Workers proudly announces National Social Work Month. This year's theme - Hope and Health: Help Starts Here - highlights the important role of health social workers in the well-being of their clients.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
A Wedding Gift that Helps Save Lives
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is offering wedding party favors that help fight cancer. Couples getting married can honor their guests by making a donation to Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research. The donation will be noted on table cards or scrolls, which can be placed on tables at the wedding reception.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
Spring is Time for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in Americans older than 50, affecting more than two million people. The American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind people that although AMD is incurable, there are new treatments that can usually recover lost vision and prevent further vision loss from the disease.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
Researcher Studies Benefits of Reminiscing About Laughter
Appalachian State University

Couples who laugh together and intentionally reminisce about that shared experience are likely more satisfied with their relationship.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
Allergies Not Just for Children Anymore
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Allergy is much more than just hay fever. It occurs when the body develops an abnormal activation of the immune system - called IgE - to what would otherwise be harmless substances, such as pollen, animal dander, mold, food, medication or even insect stings. For some people, their immune response overreacts by producing IgE to these substances, causing the illnesses from which they suffer.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
Chemists Celebrate Earth Day: “Recycling – Chemistry Can!”
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Students across the country are invited to participate in two nationwide contests in observance of Earth Day, April 22. The contests are sponsored by the world's largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
AAN Experts Available to Speak on Brain Injury, Sleep Awareness, MS
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The American Academy of Neurology has experts available to speak to the following March events: National Brain Injury Awareness Month, National Sleep Awareness Week, and National Multiple Sclerosis Month.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Experts with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) say these are the three areas of your feet most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing.

Released: 20-Feb-2007 11:00 AM EST
UTEP Experts Available on Spring Topics
University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas at El Paso faculty and staff are available to comment on a variety of spring-related topics.



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