San Diego, CA, April 10, 2012 – A third of Americans are now obese, and up to 70% of them are trying to lose weight. In a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston have found in a nationally representative sample that obese dieters who said they ate less fat, exercised more, and used prescription weight loss medications were more likely to lose weight. Diet foods and products, nonprescription diet pills, and popular diets were less successful, according ...

People who received frequent dental x-rays in the past have an increased risk of developing the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. That is the finding of a study published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Although dental x-rays are necessary in many cases, these findings suggest that moderate use of this form of imaging may be of benefit to some patients. Ionizing radiation is the primary environmental risk factor for developing meningioma, which is the most frequently diagnosed primary brain ...

The coupled normal mode method is a powerful approach for solving range-dependent propagation problems in underwater acoustics. An important area of study is to improve stability and efficiency so as to be able to deal with complex scenarios in a realistic environment. Professor LUO Wenyu and his group from the State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, set out to tackle this problem. After several years of innovative research, they have developed an accurate, efficient, and numerically stable coupled normal mode method to solve ...

The Pharmaceutical Education and Research Institute (PERI) and PeerParty are pleased to announce the inaugural CME National Championship for the healthcare community. The Championship introduces a new approach to continuing education for healthcare practitioners - a fun, collaborative approach that rewards participants for learning and building their professional networks. This innovative approach employs a number of new techniques to challenge and reward participants, with the goal of positively affecting knowledge-sharing, learning and most importantly, improving patient ...

The bio-mechanisms of the woodpecker's resistance to head impact injury are an interesting scientific question. Professor FAN Yubo and his group from the Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, and the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, set out to study this problem. After 3 years of innovative research, they are making progress in uncovering the explanation for the avoidance of head impact injury by woodpeckers. Their ...

San Diego, CA, April 10, 2012 – The neighborhoods in which children and adolescents live and spend their time play a role in whether or not they eat a healthy diet, get enough exercise or become obese, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Each of the six studies uses the latest concepts and methods in geographic information systems (GIS)-based research to determine how the geographic location affects physical health. A study titled "Spatial Classification of Youth Physical Activity Patterns" shows, ...

Psoriasis is a non-contagious, genetic disease of the immune system and manifests itself in the skin and/or joints of the body. It affects about 2% of the population or 7,500,000 people in the United States alone. Research is the top priority of The National Psoriasis Foundation, whose efforts are aimed at searching for better treatments and a cure for psoriasis. "The National Psoriasis Foundation appreciates the dedication of our corporate partners who so willingly support our mission goal of research for a cure," says Eric Kimble, a Board of Trustee of the ...

In order for the nation to achieve goals set by the federal government for reducing obesity rates by 2020, children in the United States would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day, researchers calculated in a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. This reduction could be achieved by decreasing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, or both. Without this reduction, the authors predict that the average U.S. youth would be nearly four pounds heavier than a child or teen of the same age was in 2007-2008, and more than ...

Boston, MA – Meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor in the United States, accounts for about 33 percent of all primary brain tumors. The most consistently identified environmental risk factor for meningioma is exposure to ionizing radiation. In the largest study of its kind, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Yale University School of Medicine, Duke University, UCSF and Baylor College of Medicine have found a correlation between past frequent dental x-rays, which are the most common source of exposure to ionizing radiation in the U.S, and an ...

The most dramatic new developments in science are taking place among nations in the Asia-Pacific and the phenomenon is changing the dynamic of science around the globe, according to three science and academic leaders from the U.S., Canada and Singapore. In an article published in the current issue of the journal Science, University of British Columbia President Stephen J. Toope, National University of Singapore President Chorh Chuan Tan and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Board Chair Nina V. Fedoroff cite a Royal Society report that shows ...

Today, Somerset Industries (http://www.smrset.com/) announces their Spring and Summer 2012 tradeshow schedule. Somerset Industries will be appearing at three industry tradeshows between now and end of June 2012 and will feature their professional pizza and bakery equipment. From April 29th-30th, Somerset Industries will be appearing at the Northwest Foodservice Show in Seattle, WA. In honor of the shows 50th anniversary, the Food Services of America will be hosting numerous free seminars for industry professionals including trends in gluten free dining, culinary tourism ...

E Cigarettes National has been one of the main players in high quality, low cost solutions for e cigarette users since the spring of 2009. Placing one of the initial low cost lines garnered with high performance and epic customer service. E Cigarettes Nationals customer service is known throughout the e cigarette industry and the less seen company that sells great products at a fraction of the cost of mainstream competitors. Today, they announced on their blog the details of "Part Two" their most successful mega sale that broke many sales records for the ...

Expanding a business in this post-recession economy can be really tough, but ABC Business Consulting (BusinessConsultingABC.com) found many ways for a solar energy client to significantly increase business in its solar system and energy monitor products and services. Over the last several months, ABC Business Consulting has worked closely with client Simple Energy Works to develop a business plan, strategic plan and marketing plan; a new website and web strategy; a search engine optimization strategy; a pay per click (PPC) campaign; and a comprehensive internet marketing ...

With Taap.it's sports initiative they wanted to give fans a more interactive experience at their favorite sporting events. Taap.it is now allowing fans to rate player performances, the game itself, and vote for player of the game, right from their mobile phone. As soon as you open up the sports section of the app while at the game, a list of players from both teams will show up. This will allow you to browse their biography, player statistics, and see the average rating that Taap.it users are giving them. While using Taap.it at the sporting event they will receive a unique ...

Graham's Carpet Network, Northern Colorado's traveling floor and window covering store, is pleased to announce that the company has been named a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist. The CapitalValue Advisors program recognizes second-stage growth companies throughout the state. "We are honored to be a part of such an elite group of nominees. I am so proud to be a part of this community and it is wonderful that our team has done so well," said Monica Graham, co-owner of Graham's Carpet Network. It has been a great year for Graham's Carpet Network in Loveland, ...

MyBinding.com, one of the nation's leading Internet retailers of document finishing equipment and supplies, recently added a new Inside Sales Team to their company and welcomed current team member Dustin Burch to the start-up department. Alaskan-born Burch has been with MyBinding.com since October of 2010. He started at MyBinding.com as an Account Manager working in sales. When he learned of openings in the novel department, he jumped at the chance to explore a new opportunity. "I'm excited to grow with MyBinding.com," said Burch, when asked what drew him ...

Designer and founder of Cielo Rosso swimsuits, Michael Castillo and partner Rick Hettish have joined forces with Director of Spa at the St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii, Darcie DeBartelo to announce the launch of their swimsuit wash, Cielo Rosso Swimsuit Bath . Preserving the elasticity of your suit, saving its vibrant color and keeping white suits white has never been easier until now, with Cielo Rosso Swimsuit Bath . When buying an expensive swimsuit you want to be able to give it an equally upscale "bath." Cielo Rosso Swimsuit Bath removes ...

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK of Seattle launches Movers for Moms , a local campaign to collect personal items and creature comforts for mothers living at DAWN's House, a domestic violence shelter serving South King County. True to its mission of being "movers who care," TWO MEN AND A TRUCK of Seattle will accept donations of robes, slippers, socks, brushes, combs and other personal items to be distributed Mother's Day weekend. The program was started in 2008, but this is the first year TWO MEN AND A TRUCK of Seattle will be participating in the program. The program ...

Metrixstream, an online video platform, has released an integrated forum module. Using this integrated forum module, site owners are able to integrate a community into their sites utilizing existing user accounts. For owners of video on demand sites, there are many benefits to creating an online community for their users. First, the interactive nature of online communities gives site users a reason to come back more frequently - which, in turn, increases sales for the site owner. Second, the content generated by users brings search engine traffic - which also increases ...

As internet technology becomes more advanced, the internet has become a progressively useful business tool - not just in the acquisition of information but also for providing real business solutions. In this time and age of the internet, more and more products of online bookkeeping and accounting software for businesses have emerged out there in the web demonstrating the now-proven web-based systems which is as powerful as many of the more expensive server-based systems at a fraction of the cost. However, with these many products, one important thing to take into ...

That reality has led a growing number of home buyers, particularly older Baby Boomers looking to downsize, to pursue a home on the water. To that end, more than 40 buyers looking to purchase the lakefront home of their dreams attended the Keys to Buying Lakefront Property seminar, hosted by Mansfield, MA realtor, Lakefront Living Realty. âEURœPurchasing a lakefront home is different than any other real estate,âEUR said Scott Freerksen, broker and owner of Lakefront Living Realty, LLC . âEURœThis seminar provided buyers the vital knowledge to ensure successful transactions ...

Expert home stager Debra Gould recently shared advice for leveraging media attention on the Home Staging Business Report blog. According to Gould, this free form of advertising can garner more exposure than home stagers could ever hope to pay for on their own. "The more the media covers the topic of home staging, the easier it is for all home stagers to sell their services," says Gould. "When potential clients already know the benefits of home staging, we can spend more time on why we're the right stager for the job rather than educating them about the ...

RSI Professional Cabinet Solutions (PCS) announced today the release of its new International Series of frameless cabinets featuring wood grain thermofoil finishes. The product line features contemporary clean lines fused with the distinctive wood grains of warm premium wood species and tones in ten colors. Targeted to the urban loft and modern single family home market, this stunning combination of European frameless cabinetry and international foil selections provides an innovative, break out style desired by builders and remodelers. "This is an incredible, affordable ...

Ace Space Krafters, a New York professional organizer service, is currently highlighting its holistic tidying and organizational services to bachelors in the city looking for assistance in rearranging their apartments and making the most of their limited space. Available online at http://www.AceSpaceKrafters.com, the professional organizer in New York employs a variety of tools and strategies to improve the use of limited space for homeowners and renters in the metropolitan area. Bachelors who struggle to efficiently manage their apartment spaces and who are tired of battling ...

April has been designated by Congress as Financial Literacy for Youth Month. This is a great time to instill in Utah's youth good money management skills. Knowing the importance of teaching these skills is one thing, knowing how to teach them is quite another. That is why Kim Daley, mother of seven, decided to create a system designed to teach her children valuable money concepts, Kidbudget. Knowing that her children needed more than a childhood piggy bank, Daley spent over a year developing Kidbudget, a system for elementary age children teaching eight fundamental money ...