Bethesda, MD—If you're expecting, this might make you feel a little better about reaching for that pint of ice cream: New research published online in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) suggests that twins, and babies of mothers who diet around the time of conception and in early pregnancy, may have an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes throughout their lives. This study provides exciting insights into how behavior can lead to epigenetic changes in offspring related to obesity and disease. "This study may provide a new understanding of why twins can ...

CHICAGO - Four proteins involved in translation, the final step of general protein production, are associated with poor prognosis in hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer when they are dysregulated, researchers reported at the AACR Annual Meeting 2012. All of the aberrantly activated translational proteins are regulated by the PI3K/mTOR molecular signaling pathway, which has been implicated in development and progression of several cancers. More recently, mTOR activation has been tied to resistance to standard endocrine therapy in estrogen-receptor positive breast ...

Rutgers scientists think they have found a way to prevent and possibly reverse the most debilitating symptoms of a rare, progressive childhood degenerative disease that leaves children with slurred speech, unable to walk, and in a wheelchair before they reach adolescence. In today's online edition of Nature Medicine, Karl Herrup, chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience in the School of Arts and Sciences provides new information on why this genetic disease attacks the cerebellum – a part of the brain that controls movement coordination, equilibrium, and ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- A study led by a University of Utah astrophysicist found a new explanation for the growth of supermassive black holes in the center of most galaxies: they repeatedly capture and swallow single stars from pairs of stars that wander too close. Using new calculations and previous observations of our own Milky Way and other galaxies, "we found black holes grow enormously as a result of sucking in captured binary star partners," says physics and astronomy Professor Ben Bromley, lead author of the study, which is set for online publication April 2 in Astrophysical ...

Tracy Hayward, Founder of The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, announced today the kick-off of an Enter-to-Win sweepstakes. Entitled "Whisk, Shake & Stir The Perfect Puree," the sweepstakes will offer one lucky winner a week in Napa, California, during the renowned Culinary Institute of America's Worlds of Flavor Conference on November 1 - 3, 2012. The online sweepstakes is open to all and there is no purchase necessary to enter. Entrants simply sign up at the "Whisk, Shake, and Stir" contest page on the Perfect Puree website between April 2 and ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Even as the rates of some cancers are falling, Mayo Clinic is seeing an alarming trend: the dramatic rise of skin cancer, especially among people under 40. According to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the incidence of melanoma has escalated, and young women are the hardest hit. "We anticipated we'd find rising rates, as other studies are suggesting, but we found an even higher incidence than the National Cancer Institute had reported using the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Result ...

OAKLAND, Calif., (April 2, 2012) — Vaccines for measles were not associated with an increased risk of febrile seizures among 4-6 year olds during the six weeks after vaccination, according to a study by the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center that appears in the current issue of Pediatrics. Funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the study of 86,750 children follows an earlier study published in Pediatrics that showed one particular combination of measles-containing vaccine — the measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox containing vaccination (or MMRV) — ...

Madeira Optical knows the challenges of 21st century medical practice. When they decided to moved to a new location at 7800 Laurel Ave. Madeira, OH 45243 on March 1st of 2012, Madeira Optical was faced with relocating a complex server and terminal practice management software package. Moving medical equipment and adding a state-of-the art exam lane were also on the agenda. So, Madeira Optical decided to convert from a locally maintained server to the iManaged Solutions virtual hosted environment. When Madeira Optical moved to 7800 Laurel Ave., all they have to do is connect ...

New research confirms that childhood onset temporal lobe epilepsy has a significant impact on brain aging. Study findings published in Epilepsia, a peer-reviewed journal of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), show age-accelerated ventricular expansion outside the normal range in this patient population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), epilepsy affects nearly 2 million Americans. Temporal lobe epilepsy is the most common form of partial epilepsy, with 60% of all patients having this form of the disease. Previous evidence ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Scientists may have discovered a new paradigm for immunotherapy against cancer by priming antibodies and T cells with cancer stem cells, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. "This is a major breakthrough in immunotherapy research because we were able to use purified cancer stem cells to generate a vaccine, which strengthened the potency of antibodies and T cells that selectively targeted cancer stem cells," said Qiao Li, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the department of surgery ...

Why do some persons succumb to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while others who suffered the same ordeal do not? A new UCLA study may shed light on the answer. UCLA scientists have linked two genes involved in serotonin production to a higher risk of developing PTSD. Published in the April 3 online edition of the Journal of Affective Disorders, the findings suggest that susceptibility to PTSD is inherited, pointing to new ways of screening for and treating the disorder. "People can develop post-traumatic stress disorder after surviving a life-threatening ordeal ...

CHICAGO -- Because cases of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) are so genetically different, whole-genome sequencing is needed to detect the subtle molecular differences that might point to specific treatments for individual patients. Dr. John Carpten, Ph.D., head of the Integrated Cancer Genomics Division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), will deliver that message along with other preliminary findings about whole-genome sequencing of TNBC at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2012, March 31-April 4, in Chicago. "Every ...

The breathalyzer is widely used by law enforcement to determine the amount of alcohol a person has consumed. Researchers from the Netherlands and Italy have, with a level of certainty, developed a device that detects malignant pleural mesothelioma from a breath sample, according to Medical News Today. The report says the "electronic nose," known to developers as Cyranose 320, is able to analyze a person's breath and pick out harmful compounds in the sample. The research conducted at the respiratory disease departments of the University of Bari in Italy ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, offers convenient accommodations to parents and guests attending Georgia Tech's spring 2012 Commencement Ceremonies. The Master's and PhD Ceremony will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, May 4 and the Bachelor's Ceremony will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, May 5 at Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. Spring commencement is a special annual event for Georgia Tech graduates. The National Academy of Engineering, President, Dr. Charles Vest, will be the speaker at the Master's and PhD Ceremony. The Bachelor's Ceremony ...

Ron Sturgeon and co-author Linda Allen will speak at the United Recyclers' Group (URG) Denver Pinnacle Training Conference on April 13, 2012. Sturgeon and Allen will be speaking on event marketing, the subject of their new book, 409 Low-Cost Events That Will Produce New Clients for Your Small Business in Any Economy. Sturgeon, who helped found URG in 1995, is well known in the recycling industry where he built a single-employee Fort Worth salvage yard into one of the largest salvage operations in the United States before selling to Ford in the 1990s. He is a successful ...

/A RELATIVELY new field, called interpersonal neurobiology, draws its vigor from one of the great discoveries of our era: that the brain is constantly rewiring itself based on daily life./ - The Brain on Love, By Diane Ackerman in the NY Times. We have created a subject that rewires the brain of an emotionally challenged student. In effect making the student's brain emotionally healthy and capable of becoming a successful student. It is now becoming more and more scientifically evident that the brain changes physically as time goes by. It is well known that experience ...

Business Plus, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, announced today that it has acquired North American rights to publish ORGANIZATION WITH HEART by The Container Store Chairman and CEO, Kip Tindell. The book will be published in Fall 2013. ORGANIZATION WITH HEART takes an intimate look at the underlying philosophy and passion behind the hugely successful and much loved retailer--included in FORTUNE Magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" 13 years running--outlining the company's seven Foundation Principles and adherence to the tenets of Conscious ...

Jet Set is a tremendous and in-demand alternative rock band from Orange County, California. They're a staple of concert venues and live gigs, performing to sellout crowds and moving audiences care of their rockin' and entertaining music. As Jet Set Go - their former band name - they've released a seven-track digital album in 2011 with hit song 'Barcelona'; its YouTube video also making a dent in music lovers' consciousness all over the world. Now they're only called Jet Set. This cool change came from lead singer Javan Mershad's desire to create music that's 'more ...

The goal of CFLA's Quiet Title Package is to get into Discovery and come to reasonable terms on the loan for the Borrower. This turn-key litigation package includes the following: Forensic Loan Audit- RESPA, TILA, HOEPA, ECOA violations will be cited, to give you the valid causes of action needed to beat Demurrer. The FLA will also generate a Damages claim based on the violations of the above Lending Laws and Predatory Lending practices. Securitization Audit- To disprove Legal Standing of the Foreclosing Trustee and prove invalid conveyance of the debt from the Originating ...

The Glitterati has just announced a partnership with Corky Kouture to promote their one-of-a-kind gift presentation bags. The Glitterati, an elite lifestyle group, notified its members of the recent affiliation. The Glitterati is composed of sophisticated consumers from all walks of life. The common thread for all members is an interest in fine luxury products and services. Corky Kouture gift bags fit into that theme elegantly. Corky Kouture gift bags suit the Glitterati image of promoting an opulent and luxurious lifestyle. The gift bags are designed for the presentation ...

Sandra Dee Robinson, daytime actress and owner of Charisma on Camera Media Training Studio and Jessie Danielson, celebrity animal trainer and owner of Jessie's Party Animals answered a desperate call from animal activist, Karin Hauenstein last week with a request to deliver her horses to a safe home. Survivalist Hauenstein and her three pack horses have been in the media quite a bit in the last few months as they walked highways and main streets, including the Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Blvd in a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of legalizing horse slaughter ...

ChartSwap, a Houston-based SalesForce ISV Partner, has partnered with ApeniMED, a certified Health Information Handler (HIH), to offer ApeniMED eAudit, an esMD (Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation) solution available as of March 28, 2012. ApeniMED's CONNECT-compliant esMD Gateway offers health care providers a method to respond to audit requests issued by Medicare audit contractors. This HIPAA-compliant Release of Information portal connects providers electronically to the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) and facilitates secure document upload and ...

"Behind the Music: T-Pain" will highlight the rise of "Faheem Najm" known to the world as T-Pain. This talented young man has been interested in music from a very early age. Spending numerous hours in his makeshift home "bedroom" studio he produced his own music and his love and desire to excel in the music business led to T-Pain dropping out of school as early as the 8th grade to pursue a dream that would down the line come to fruition on a large scale. All he needed was a "BIG BREAK". Due to the lack of opportunities in Tallahassee ...

SongCast released an infographic guide to musicians, containing instructions for better music promotion and fan outreach in the effort to help artists and bands sell more music online. The infographic outlines ten tips to better music promotion through multiple media platforms. Specifically it focusses on band to fan interaction through several marketing strategies with the end result of artists using the techniques to sell music online. These include social media, surveys, blogs, memorabilia and others. Important statistics are also included in the SongCast guide, ...

Jennifer Shenberger, comedian/songwriter has released her first single "GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!!!"This song is a hilarious look at Jennifer's experience as a girl scout and the task of selling cookies. "Girl Scout Cookies" is the first single from her soon to be released debut album titled: I'M TIRED!!! Jennifer has been writing original songs on her Ukulele (Named Duke by the way) for over ten years. She has an extensive background in comedy and performance including stand up comedy and training at the world famous Second City in Chicago. Jennifer's ...