CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Children exposed to alcohol during fetal development exhibit changes in brain structure and metabolism that are visible using various imaging techniques, according to a new study being presented today at the annual meeting...

CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mental activities like reading and writing can preserve structural integrity in the brains of older people, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). While...

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When a girl participates in sport, she challenges the spine of gender-based violence (GBV) – inequity, patriarchy and rigid gender roles. Beyond the social challenge, she becomes physically stronger and healthier. She develops a...

OTTAWA, Nov. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by calling on all Canadians to work together to end...

CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (Booth #8316)—FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc., which received the '2012 Global X-Ray Mammography Technology Award' from Frost & Sullivan this fall, continues to grow its reputation and leadership role in woman's health with...

Morgan Freeman voices spot touting "a dawn of a new day" WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced a national television ad campaign following...

CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An active lifestyle helps preserve gray matter in the brains of older adults and could reduce the burden of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological...

Campaign Pushes for Innovative Program That Makes Breakfast Part of the School Day for High-Need Schools BALTIMORE, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Share Our Strength, the Maryland State Education Association, Maryland Hunger Solutions, Advocates for Children and Youth,...

Apply online for Institute for Healthcare Advancement program at www.iha4health.org/educationalgrants LA HABRA, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) will now offer an Educational Grant Book Program that's designed for K-12...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG) announced today, that the USO (United Service Organizations) has retained PPMG as its PR and Marketing agency to support its individual fundraising outreach program TEAM USO. PPMG will...

JOLIET, III., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bill Jacobs Cadillac and the rest of the Joliet Auto Group decided to surprise shoppers with a twist to their night last Friday morning, bringing lots of warm goodies to Black Friday patrons and a few surprises as they braved the cold...

JOLIET, III., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Black Friday sales times have crept up earlier and earlier in recent years and this means that shoppers are standing outside in the cold in line more often than not. The Bill Jacobs Auto Group (Chevy, Cadillac, Mazda and Mitsubishi)...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Top-ranked NFL tight end and 49ers star Vernon Davis celebrates the grand opening of his new art gallery on Monday night December 10, 2012 in San Joseʼs Santana Row with a cocktail attire event featuring Vernon Davis, his San Francisco...

Longer Life Expectancies Create Growing Need to Manage Complex Illnesses CLEVELAND, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Karen Vekasy, an advanced practice nurse with Hospice of the Western Reserve, is often asked: "How can you work in hospice? It must be so sad." Her...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) today issued the following statement commending the Task Force on Child Protection for its efforts to strengthen mandatory reporting laws to protect victims of child abuse: The...

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The governing board of directors of the Global Banking Alliance for Women, a global consortium of leading financial institutions driving women's business growth, announced today it has named Inez Murray as the organization's new chief executive...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays can be such a busy time for L.A. area parents that taking the time to get your kids and your own hair taken care of can feel like a rushed afterthought. At the same time, everyone wants to look their absolute best during the...

NFB First Vice President Elected to Office in World Blind Union BALTIMORE, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest nationwide organization of the blind in the United States and a world leader in advocating for...

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A surprise Double Draw was held for the Pennsylvania Lottery's mid-day Quinto game on Tuesday, Nov. 27. A total of 28 winners received $16,350 for the two draws. The Quinto mid-day winning numbers were: 9-0-9-3-8. The Quinto...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a Toyland in central Pennsylvania and it is located at Capital BlueCross headquarters in Harrisburg (corner of Elmerton and Progress avenues). That is where company employees festively donning red and green for the holidays will...

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