Archive for May, 2008

Gum disease link to cancer

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

According to a new study from the U.K. which included data on nearly 50,000 men. Researchers say those with a history of gum disease had small, but significant increased risks for cancers of the lung, kidney, pancreas, and white blood cells. Experts say this needs to be confirmed with further research, but suggest gum disease [...]

Robin Hood Foundation Raises More Than $56.5 Million

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

The Robin Hood Foundation’s annual gala, which collects millions of dollars from hedge-fund managers and gives it to New York charities, raised more than $56.5 million, the organizers estimated last night.

Support for Private Education in Rwanda

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will support lending to schools and education services providers in Rwanda, in partnership with Banque Rwandaise de Développement. This is the first initiative of its kind in Rwanda, which is designed to help improve the business environment for private education.
IFC will invest up to 2.6 billion [...]

MyCareTeam Announces Diabetes Software Integration with Google Health

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

MyCareTeam, Inc., a leading vendor of Internet-based diabetes management software, has announced an integrated service on the Google Health platform. Google launched Google Health today at a media event at its headquarters in Mountain View, CA. The new product allows users to store, organize, and manage their medical records online. MyCareTeam’s diabetes management software, [...]