Four years after the hurricanes of 2005, four March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers(R) serve as the primary health care providers for thousands of pregnant women, teenagers and children living along the Gulf Coast. Launched as an emergency response to the devastation inflicted upon New Orleans and the region’s hospitals and health [ Read More ]
Archive for August, 2009
New Survey Proves Men and Women Have Similar Motivations to Ride Motorcycles – Everyone knows the old adage – men are from Mars, women are from Venus. But according a recent survey(1) commissioned by Harley-Davidson to find out what motivates men and women to get behind the handlebars–and stay there–when it comes to the sport [ Read More ]
Soccer Champions Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain Kick Off National Effort to Increase Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates for Eligible Kids and Families MedImmune, Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) officially launched “Don’t Play with the Flu,”(TM) a national health awareness campaign that aims to highlight the importance of getting a [ Read More ]
Preparing college-bound teens for life away from home can be an anxious and task-filled time. While many parents will be teaching and reminding their teens about diet, laundry and personal safety, they too frequently forget the important subject of car care and repairs before sending their teen and vehicle off to college. “Learning the essential [ Read More ]
Study published in European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology suggests fFN testing can impact management decisions Hologic, Inc. announced the publication of the first of its kind study evaluating the impact of fetal fibronectin (fFN) testing among both symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women at risk for preterm birth. The study, “Does fetal [ Read More ]
Tips to Keep You Looking Fabulous All Summer Warm weather inevitably brings lazy days at the beach, hip poolside parties and long nights out on the town. With all of these social activities, the following are a few simple beauty tips to look your best all summer long. Sun Safe — A tantalizing tan is [ Read More ]