Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
“Our data suggest that people with higher physical activity levels may be [...]

The H1N1 vaccine has spurred media interest in vaccines, as well as predictions of vaccines for a host of new diseases. According to Kalorama Information, certain cancers may be added to the list of diseases for which vaccinations will be employed. But this is not a new development. Such vaccines have rather quietly been in [...]

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will promote accessto affordable professional and technical education for low- and middle-incomestudents in Chile with $30 million in financing to Fundación DUOC, a leadingeducational institution.
Through its network of 12 campuses,DUOC provides a range of technical, vocational, and professional educationto 50,000 students. With IFC’s support, the university will [...]

Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the first conclusive evidence in men that the long-term ill effects of vitamin D deficiency are amplified by lower levels of the key sex hormone estrogen, but not testosterone.
In a national study in 1010 men, to be presented Nov. 15 at the American Heart [...]

Following the completion of its merger with Schering-Plough, Merck today confirms and underscores its commitment to marketing and developing cardiovascular medicines for a range of cardiovascular disorders.
“Today’s Merck has a robust portfolio and pipeline of cardiovascular medicines for conditions ranging from heart disease to metabolic syndrome. More than ever, our new company is committed to [...]

Continued improvement of climate forecasts is resulting in better information about what rainfall and streamflow may look like months in advance. A researcher from North Carolina State University has developed an innovative water management framework that would take advantage of these forecasts to plan for droughts or excess rain in order to make the most [...]

Continuing its mission to provide high-quality, nurturing assisted living residences for aging adults living with Alzheimer’s and memory impairment, Dallas-based real estate developer, The LaSalle Group, Inc. (http://www.lasallegroup.com), announced today the ground breaking of its first property in the Houston area.
“This is the start of what we anticipate will be sustained growth for our business [...]