District policies and state laws help reduce the availability of sugar- and fat-laden foods and beverages in elementary schools, according to a study published online in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago looked at the association between established policies and laws and the availability of candy, baked goods, ice cream, chips, sugar-sweetened beverages, and soda sold outside the school meal program. More than 1,800 elementary schools in 45 states responded to surveys during the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 school years. The researchers ...

It's not reruns of "The Jetsons", but researchers working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new microscopy technique that uses a process similar to how an old tube television produces a picture—cathodoluminescence—to image nanoscale features. Combining the best features of optical and scanning electron microscopy, the fast, versatile, and high-resolution technique allows scientists to view surface and subsurface features potentially as small as 10 nanometers in size. The new microscopy technique, described in the journal AIP ...

(Lebanon, NH, 6/11/13) — Subgroup analyses from a phase III clinical trial comparing a newer chemotherapy agent called eribulin mesylate, with capecitabine, a standard chemotherapy medication in women with previously treated metastatic breast cancer, showed increased benefit among women sharing certain traits. Specifically, these analyses demonstrated a greater potential benefit in certain subsets of patients with metastatic breast cancer. This analysis was presented by Peter A. Kaufman, M.D., during the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting. The specific patient populations who ...

STANFORD, Calif. — Rape is shockingly common in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, where as many as one in four adolescent girls are raped each year. But a short self-defense course can dramatically reduce the girls' vulnerability to sexual assault, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and an organization called No Means No Worldwide. "Self-defense training taught these young girls to stand up and say 'no' with confidence, and empowered them to escalate their own defense to a higher level, if necessary," ...

The ability to distinguish between odors declines steadily with age, but a new study shows that African-Americans have a much greater decrease in their sense of smell than Caucasians. This can have serious consequences. Olfactory loss often leads to impaired nutrition. It also may be an early warning sign of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and can predict death. The study, published early online in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, found that as they aged, African-Americans and Hispanics had comparable deficits. For Hispanics, ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) –– In the race against climate change and ocean acidification, some sea urchins may still have a few tricks up their spiny sleeves, suggesting that adaptation will likely play a large role for the sea creatures as the carbon content of the ocean increases. "What we want to know is, given that this is a process that happens over time, can marine animals adapt? Could evolution come to the rescue?" said postdoctoral researcher Morgan Kelly, from UC Santa Barbara's Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology. She is a co-author of the paper ...

LEMONT, ILL. --- When you squeeze something, it gets smaller. Unless you're at Argonne National Laboratory. At that suburban Chicago laboratory, a group of scientists has seemingly defied the laws of physics and found a way to apply pressure to make a material expand instead of compress/contract. "It's like squeezing a stone and forming a giant sponge," said Karena Chapman, a chemist at the U.S. Department of Energy laboratory. "Materials are supposed to become denser and more compact under pressure. We are seeing the exact opposite. The pressure-treated material ...

Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have proven a new technique that will provide a clearer picture of the Universe's history and be used with the next generation of radio telescopes such as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). In research published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, ICRAR PhD Candidate Jacinta Delhaize has studied distant galaxies en masse to determine one of their important properties – how much hydrogen they contain – by 'stacking' their signals. As astronomers use telescopes to ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Research by Indiana University environmental scientists shows that air-pollution-removal technology used in "self-cleaning" paints and building surfaces may actually cause more problems than they solve. The study finds that titanium dioxide coatings, seen as promising for their role in breaking down airborne pollutants on contact, are likely in real-world conditions to convert abundant ammonia to nitrogen oxide, the key precursor of harmful ozone pollution. "As air quality standards become more stringent, people are going to be thinking about other ...

Working through the challenges of divorce Article provided by Fleischer & Associates Attorneys at Law Visit us at http://www.fleischerlawoffice.com Nearly every married couple confronts challenges in their marriage. Some of these challenges can be easily resolved, with the spouses gaining an understanding into the other's wants and needs. But sometimes a relationship faces serious disagreements that cannot be resolved. Problems can grow into stressful, even dangerous situations. At this point, a divorce is often the best option for the couple and the entire ...

Changes in DUI laws could help accident victims Article provided by Law Offices of Lori S. Murray Visit us at http://www.lorimurraylaw.com In South Carolina 315 people died in drunk driving accidents in 2011, according to the state's chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Across the nation, drunk driving kills and injures thousands of people every year, says the National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB recently proposed a number of actions aimed at reducing the toll of drunk driving. The NTSB's rationale for its current recommendations is that no headway ...

ACLU study shows significant racial disparity in marijuana arrests Article provided by Serino, MacKay & Berube PLLC Visit us at http://www.smandb.com Despite more tolerate social attitudes, marijuana is still illegal in New York. Even though many people think of social marijuana use as a relatively common and innocuous activity, the truth is that a conviction for possessing or selling marijuana can have serious long-term consequences. However, not every marijuana smoker bears this risk equally. According to a new report from the American Civil Liberties Union, ...

How to help avoid toxic child custody battles in Pennsylvania Article provided by Law Office of Elaine Smith & Adam M Horwitz Visit us at http://www.smithhorwitz.com Many potential unpleasant battles may arise in a divorce; what to do with the marital home and dividing possessions may be hotly contested issues, for example. However, when two parents love their children and actively participate in their lives, establishing child custody can escalate to a level far beyond deciding who gets the most of a 401(k). There are ways to minimize stress and conflict ...

The term "grave robbing" used to refer to the appalling act in which thieves would dig up graves and steal a deceased person's body and/or belongings. Today that term has taken on a new definition that is not only atrocious; it is also becoming an alarming trend. Over the past few years the number of identity theft cases involving the deceased has grown exponentially. Identity thieves know family members are too busy mourning the loss of a loved one to worry about protecting his or her identity. After all, who would think to protect the identity of a loved one ...

Heidi Nazarudin is a writer, public speaker and professional blogger. She is also the President of The Blogger Babes, an exclusive association that she has just launched. Nazarudin blogs about beauty and women's lifestyle topics on her two main blogs, The Plastic Princess and Heidi and Co. Her goal is to help women everywhere achieve beauty - for themselves, but also in their everyday lives. The Blogger Babes is an exclusive, one-of-a-kind association comprised of female bloggers worldwide, acting as the leading informational source focused on, well,...babes who blog. ...

Many of our most beloved dishes act as toxic time bombs, contributing to an unsustainable health epidemic in our country. A recent study revealed that several chain-restaurant comfort-foods contain more than 5,000 calories in a single entree, several times the recommended daily allowance. We explain the risks and foods to avoid on your path back to a life and body in balance. UrbanSculpt's Book-a-Day series was developed to provided our readers with a knowledgeable, insightful and sometimes provocative perspective of issues surrounding environmental-health, sustainability, ...

Concrete/TEC Direct Media, a leading media planning and buying agency for music and entertainment marketing, has announced a partnership with TriVu Media, the benchmark provider of broadcast-style advertising data for online video, to create a new service called "BuyNOW," an innovative approach to connecting online video advertising with entertainment sales. The solution leverages components of TEC Direct's M3D , a proprietary media buying platform with TriVu Media's patent-pending ability to search the Web for targeted video advertising inventory most likely ...

Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) announces its support of the Vatican for looking into the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs on children in an article written by Kelly Patricia O'Meara. On June 14-15, the Vatican is holding a conference, "The Child as a Person and as a Patient: Therapeutic Approaches Compared," in order to bring professionals together to discuss the harmful consequences of overusing prescription drugs for treating mental and emotional disorders in children, as well as how a similar trend is hurting pregnant mothers. The conference ...

has recently launched a new Medical Gym to help patients with health issues better manage their conditions and improve their overall health.  Located within MBSSPT's expanded space at 506 Plain Street, the Medical Gym is designed for patients with risk factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and other health issues who are serious about a personalized program that will help them better manage and improve their health.  MBSSPT practitioners utilize exercise, behavior modification and nutrition to help patients obtain and maintain wellness.  ...

At Interactive Data & Telephone - IDT(Southern California), we have just announced our all new service line for Unified Communications, which will bring new changes on how our clients and their employees communicates and shares information with one another. In the recent decade, the industry has innovated new technologies for voice, data, and video communications and consolidated into a single outlet. With companies such as Mitel, NEC, and Toshiba leading the market, access has never been so readily available and now small and large businesses alike are capitalizing ...

Central Florida Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty launches their Red Carpet Client Appreciation Program German M Guardiola, Managing partner at Central Florida Real Estate Group along with his wife Sarah, Client Services Coordinator are pleased to present their best clients with their Red Carpet Client Appreciation Program. "We have been working with our office for ways to reward our best clients; those who appreciate our hard work and dedication and in turn are sending us their referrals." Says German M. Guardiola from Central Florida Real Estate ...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme launches its first-ever standalone Teen Center at the Club's Harriet H. Samuelson Branch, 126 E. 7th St., in Oxnard. Local community and teens are invited to the Grand Opening from 4- 5 p.m., June 27. There will be a ribbon cutting, local dignitaries, live music, and tours of the facility. From 5-10 p.m., teens are invited to socialize, play games, enter contests, win prizes, create crafts participate in tournaments, and visit with KCAQ 104.7 DJs. THE CLUB Teen Center provides teens with engaging, enriching ...

Rooks Rider Solicitors Named 'Solicitors Firm of the Year' at the Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2013 Rooks Rider Solicitors LLP has been named 'Solicitors Firm of the Year' at the Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2013 (ERMAs), one of the most prestigious awards recognising professional excellence in leasehold enfranchisement work. Lucy Riley, a Senior Associate at Rooks Rider and leading lawyer in the field of leasehold enfranchisement, explains more about this area of expertise: "Leasehold Enfranchisement is the process whereby tenants ...

Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers throughout Michigan and Connecticut, announced that Omni Continuing Care in Detroit has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the "Bronze - Commitment to Quality" award. The award is one of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The program honors facilities nationwide that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality care ...

The opening of Pardee Homes' newest neighborhood, Meadow Ridge at Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore, was a hit with area home shoppers who arrived early and lined up to tour the models at the June 1st grand opening. Steady traffic and eager buyers resulted in six sales the first week. "Buyers turned out in force to tour and buy new homes at the Meadow Ridge grand opening," said Matt Sauls, regional marketing director for Pardee Homes. "The homes are spacious, stylish, energy-efficient and offer something unique with the addition of Pardee's exclusive GenSmart ...