Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues analyzed national data to investigate the differences in cancer prevention beliefs by race and ethnicity. They found that minorities, including blacks, Asians and Hispanics, have differing beliefs about cancer prevention and feel they are less likely to get cancer than did whites. The researchers concluded that more culturally relevant information about cancer prevention and risk needs to reach minority populations. Their study appears online in the American Journal of Health Promotion. "The purpose of our study was ...

Divorce after the kids leave the nest comes with its own unique challenges Article provided by Law Office of Dawn R. Underhill Visit us at http://www.dawnunderhill.com/ Two decades ago, divorce was uncommon for those over the age of 50. However, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University that has changed. In a recent study, they found that one in four people seeking a divorce today is in this age category. Reasons are numerous. More couples now reevaluate their relationships after their children leave the ...

Soccer "heading" linked to brain damage Article provided by Romanucci & Blandin, LLC Visit us at http://www.childsafetyillinois.com/ With the recent increase in media attention devoted to the long-term consequences of head injuries among professional football players, many parents have been left wondering whether they should have similar concerns for their athletic children. According to recent research, the answer may very well be yes. In a study at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, researchers investigated the effects of "heading," ...

Divorce on the rise among older Americans Article provided by McCormack & Phillips Visit us at http://www.mcphill.net As baby boomers enter their later years, instances of "gray divorce", or divorce among those over the age of 50, are becoming increasingly common. Gray divorce can be more challenging for former spouses since retirement savings are close to being converted to retirement income and often one spouse has not worked for many years. Gray divorce on the rise The National Center for Family and Marriage Research has found that the number ...

Medical insurers can be persuaded to follow through with payment Article provided by The Grey Law Firm, PC Visit us at http://www.greylaw-sf.com Health care is not cheap, and many Californians rely on health insurance to help meet the costs. However, getting insurance companies to pay the bills can sometimes be problematic. Payment problems The country's Government Accountability Office reported recently that most disagreements between insurers and patients were due to eligibility and billing issues rather than to any dispute over whether a medical procedure ...

Are women better off financially after a divorce? Article provided by Brave, Weber & Mack, APLC Visit us at http://www.bravewebermack.com A new survey has found that 62 percent of divorced women, who have a net worth of at least $1 million, were better off financially post-divorce. The survey mirrors a Pew Research Center report that found 20 percent of women earn 25 percent more after a divorce. According to the survey by Spectrem Group, a financial consulting firm, 73 percent of millionaire divorced women, are knowledgeable or very knowledgably about investments. ...

Shelby County leads state in number of foreclosures Article provided by Jimmy E. McElroy & Associates Visit us at http://www.jmcelroy.com In Shelby County -- where a third of residents either spend too much of their income paying for housing, live in overcrowded homes or lack a kitchen or indoor plumbing -- it comes as little surprise that the county is home to 30 percent of Tennessee's foreclosures. Fortunately, there are resources distressed homeowners can take advantage of to prevent a foreclosure, including filing for bankruptcy. Tennessee's foreclosure ...

Appeals of Social Security disability denials in Minneapolis Article provided by Moga Law Group, PLLC Visit us at http://www.mogalaw.com Recent reports have confirmed that the Social Security disability trust fund may cease to be able to support all benefits as early as 2016. The news comes at a time when Americans as well as the federal government are continuing to tighten their belts to throw off large amounts of debt, and the loss or limitation of Social Security disability benefits may be a part of that deleveraging process. Nevertheless, those entitled to Social ...

Communicating with a former spouse and children after divorce Article provided by The Law Office of Julie R. Glade, RN, JD Visit us at http://www.julieglade.com/ Divorce hurts both parents and children emotionally, as many Indiana families have found. One of the challenges that they face after divorce is communication. The divorced parents still need to communicate with each other, at least until their children grow up. In addition, many Indiana parents experience difficulties in communicating with their own children after divorce. Effective communication with ...

Nevada Assemblyman facing domestic violence charges Article provided by Sprenz & Associates, P.C. Visit us at http://www.sprenzlaw.com Domestic violence charges are serious and can produce devastating, long-term consequences for both the alleged victim and defendant. However, the circumstances surrounding a domestic violence charge are often vague, as the following case illustrates. Messy incident results in domestic battery and obstruction charges A local Nevada Assemblyman was recently arrested for domestic violence related charges after police accused ...

Preparing for divorce can help reduce resulting financial struggles Article provided by McWalter, Barron & Boisvert, LLP Visit us at http://www.concordmasslawfirm.com The emotional toll of a divorce can be one of the reasons that many couples try to make their relationships work. Eventually, the arguments start to increase, and it is no longer possible to continue. Instead of using this time to prepare for the divorce process, couples make a sudden decision, leaving both sides scrambling. Financial troubles are often one of the main reasons that couples decide ...

Massachusetts child custody decisions Article provided by McWalter, Barron & Boisvert, LLP Visit us at http://www.concordmasslawfirm.com When a couple has been in a relationship for a significant period of time, they may start thinking about marriage. Because it is such a major change, they will often spend a considerable amount of time deciding if the time is right. Most are so focused on the positive aspects of the future together that they fail to think about some of the problems that may arise. No matter how much two people may love one another, some ...

Immigrant detainment and the rights of immigrants Article provided by Edward R. White, P.C. Visit us at http://www.immigrationed.com Immigration is currently a very big political issue in the United States. In the discussions surrounding immigration policy, politicians frequently talk about people who are trying, legally and illegally, to become residents of the United States simply to enjoy the opportunities that are unique to living in the United States. However, what politicians rarely discuss are the people who seek entrance to the country for no other reason ...

Driving Without Insurance Can Have Serious Consequences Article provided by Kelley Enderley Visit us at http://www.nytrooperticketlaw.com According to a recent study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), approximately one in seven motorists nationwide get behind the wheel without car insurance. Having the appropriate level of auto insurance is necessary not only because it protects drivers from liability if they cause an accident or injure someone, but also because it is required by law. With the exception of New Hampshire, every state - including New York - ...

Rise in Childbirth Complications Cause for Concern Article provided by Law Offices of Raymond J. Slomski, P.C. Visit us at http://www.arizona-birthinjury.com The safety of mother and newborn during childbirth is something that many people take for granted. Studies indicate, however, that dangerous complications during childbirth are on the rise in the United States. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergencies during delivery - including cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and kidney failure - increased 75 percent ...

Illinois legislation seeks to reduce distracted driving accidents Article provided by The Law Office of Gordon Ring Visit us at http://www.gordonring.com Driver distraction behind the wheel is an increasing cause of many accidents across the country and in Illinois. The prevalence of cellphone use in cars continues to increase even as states implement new laws attempting to curb the behavior and reduce the number of car accidents caused by distracted driving. In 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution making April National Distracted Driving ...

Desperately seeking asylum in the United States Article provided by Eric M. Bernal & Associates, LLC Visit us at http://www.ericmbernallaw.com Recently, a 26-year-old Nigerian man named Oliver won his asylum case. Officially granted asylee status, he is now free to live as a legal United States resident. In the U.S., Oliver would seem rather unremarkable -- a normal young man trying to build a life for himself. However, in Nigeria, he could be locked up for 14 years under a proposed law that criminalizes any person who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender ...

End of NFL season does not end concern with concussions, TBIs Article provided by Nusbaum, Stein, Goldstein, Bronstein & Kron, A Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.nj-injurylawyer.com At the recent close of the NFL season, everyone from President Obama to a Baltimore Ravens safety made comments concerning the dangers of traumatic brain injuries facing today's current players. While TBIs have always been dangerous, only recently has the medical community become aware of the extreme amount of damage concussions and head trauma can do to a person. Currently, ...

Imagined zombies cause a truck accident involving a Tennessee driver Article provided by The Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser Visit us at http://www.farmerdreiser.com A young transient from Tennessee who stole a semi-truck was just trying to shake off the zombies he imagined were crawling all over the truck. The 19-year-old man, apparently under the influence of hallucinogens, thought zombies were chasing him and he was taking evasive action. At the wheel of a fully-loaded 18-wheeler on a heavily trafficked highway, he was driving a weapon of mass ...

When property division in divorce includes a home Article provided by O'Brien & Associates Visit us at http://www.obrienassociateslaw.com Among the potentially stressful issues that arise during divorce, couples must divide marital property. If they own a home, it is likely to be one of their most valuable assets and a significant factor in the property division. Property division New York is not one of the country's community property states. That means that instead of a 50-50 split, the court will divide a divorcing couple's property equitably. Equitable ...

Longer sentences recommended for insider trading Article provided by Law Offices of John D. Kirby, A P.C. Visit us at http://www.johnkirbylaw.com Insider trading is classified as a type of securities fraud. Because it is often hard to calculate the amount of money involved in an insider trading scheme, it is also difficult to determine the number of victims. This in turn makes sentencing difficult. However, white collar crime is on the rise and the severity of penalties for convictions reflects that trend. In 2011, an average sentence in a fraud case was 23 months. ...

Former chief executive charged with fraud Article provided by Law Offices of John D. Kirby, A P.C. Visit us at http://www.johnkirbylaw.com Federal regulators recently charged Federico R. Buenrostro, the former chief executive of the country's largest pension fund, the California Public Employees' Retirement System, or CalPERS, with defrauding a private equity firm into paying $20 million to his close friend, Alfred J.R. Villalobos. The suit, brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission, alleges that Buenrostro intentionally gave contracts to clients represented ...

An overview of the Social Security appeal process Article provided by Mancini Schreuder Kline PC Visit us at http://www.mancini-law.com A disabled Michigan resident can appeal if the Social Security Administration denies the initial application for disability benefits or supplemental security income. Here are the levels and timelines for the appeal. Appeal request must be made in writing and within 60 days If the applicant would like to appeal, the applicant must file a request for appeal in writing within 60 days from the date when the applicant receives ...

DEA announces campaign to target Chicago-area drug trafficking Article provided by Law Office of Stephen L. Richards Visit us at http://www.richardscriminallaw.com/ Drug offenses are serious crimes that can bring strict penalties under both federal and state law. While all drug crimes can draw police attention, Chicago-area authorities have been focusing lately on counteracting Mexican drug trafficking cartels and the Chicago street gangs that collaborate with them. In February, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced that it would be launching a new ...

Misconduct results in overturned conviction Article provided by William Foreman, P.C. Visit us at http://www.williamforemanpc.net A recent high-profile decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has received attention due to the misconduct of a police investigator, and the withholding of this information by prosecutors. This could lead to the reversal or even dismissal of cases for some Arizonans accused of crimes. The case concerns the homicide of a four-year old child. The child had wanted to see Santa Claus at a nearby mall. The boy's mother ...