Science Education & Policy

Is The Obesity Epidemic Exaggerated?

You can't pick up a newspaper or a magazine without someone discussing the obesity epidemic. According to the CDC, in 2006, only four states had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. It's no different in Europe. Last week, the UK health secretar ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 1 2008 - 12:09am

A Festive White Knuckle Ride For Alcoholics At Christmas

It is not only joy and goodwill that epitomize Christmas and the New Year. It is also stress, unrealistic expectations, letdowns, tension and, not least, drinking and partying. This can be one of the worst times of the year for someone with alcohol issues ...

Article - News Staff - Dec 25 2008 - 9:44am

Abbott Gains Reimbursement For XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent In France

ABBOTT PARK, Illinois, February 1 /PRNewswire/--- Improved Medical Benefit Rating Granted for XIENCE V from French Health Authority Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that it has received reimbursement approval in France for its XIENCE(TM) V Everolimus El ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Feb 1 2008 - 5:31am

MS Society Response To Robert Cook Sentencing

LONDON, February 1 /PRNewswire/-- The MS Society has responded to today's (Friday) sentencing of Robert Cook, who assisted the suicide of his wife, who was suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). Jayne Spink, Director of Policy and Research at the MS ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Feb 1 2008 - 9:31am

Right Or Wrong, Biofuels Get Another Government Boost

The governments of the United States, Brazil and the European Union (EU) — the world’s major producers of biofuels — today released an analysis of current biofuel specifications to facilitate expanded trade of these renewable energy sources. Biofuels—deriv ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 1 2008 - 11:31am

Yayyyy Capitalism- American Food Still The Best Value In The World

Although food prices rose 4.8% last year, eating nutritiously is still well within reach of the American family, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) statistics. Analysis done by USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotio ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 1 2008 - 12:29pm

Disciplinary Committee Refuses Application For Restoration

LONDON, February 1 /PRNewswire/-- The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has this week refused an application for restoration to the Register from a former Hertfordshire veterinary surgeon who was struck off a year ago for ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Feb 1 2008 - 1:31pm

The Big Organic Questions- What Is Organic Food And Is My Food Really Organic?

You can tell a lot about the concerns of society regarding science by the kinds of topics that bring people to sites like ours. Not a day goes by that people don't arrive using Google searches looking for answers about organic food. The top query is s ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Mar 17 2008 - 2:08pm

The Rise Of The Hybrid Wars

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies has just released a new monograph that presents an alternative view of the character of warfare in the 21st Century. This new model argues that future conflicts will blur the distinction between war and peace, comba ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 3 2008 - 2:18am

Prison Sentences For Ringleaders Of Global Software Counterfeit Syndicate

REDMOND, Washington, February 4 /PRNewswire/--- Sentencing signals the end of Taiwan-based operation, the largest known producer and distributor of fake Microsoft products in the world from 1997 to 2003. Prison sentences handed down to counterfeiters by a ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Feb 4 2008 - 3:31am