Charity News from Tuesday, May. 1, 2001Nancy Klingener Joins The Center For Marine ConservationThe Ocean Conservancy | - The Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) announced today the selection of Nancy Klingener as the new Program Manager of its Florida Keys field office. A long time Keys resident, Klingener comes to CMC with an extensive knowledge of the Florida ... Childreach and Plan International Say Yes for Children Around the World Childreach | Childreach/Plan International has joined other international development organizations in Say Yes for Children, a global campaign to promote children's rights. Foster Parents Plan Canada participated with UNICEF, Save the Children and World ... Meet Greg Smith - CCF's Youth Ambassador Christian Children's Fund | At the age of 11, CCF's Youth Ambassador, Gregory R. Smith has already dedicated his life to pursuing peace and speaking out for the needy children of the world. Gregory has met with such world leaders as Nobel Peace Laureate, South Africa's ... Heifer International Launches Recovery Campaign for UK Farmers Heifer Project International | At its inception, Heifer International helped farmers rebuild in Europe after WWII by shipping cows and providing training to impoverished families. Every donation Heifer and other charitable organizations contribute to efforts for the recovery ... Constance Lieber Receives Award from Rockefeller University National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression | Constance Lieber, president of the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD), received the prestigious Brooke Astor award from Rockefeller University at its fourth annual Women&Science lecture and luncheon. Ms. ... National Cancer Institute Breast Implant Study National Cancer Institute | In 1992, researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) initiated a study on the long-term health effects associated with silicone breast implants. - Developing breast cancer; - Developing cancers other than breast; - Dying from all causes of... Genes deficiency tied to male mice infertility St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | The research, published in Molecular and Cellular Biology by scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shows that male mice lacking the Ink4c and Ink4d genes will generate low sperm counts with reduced motility and decreased viability. ... Alzheimer's Disease Gene Appears to Reduce Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration Duke University Medical Center | After combining the data from three independent studies, an international group of researchers has shown that a genetic variant implicated in Alzheimer's disease appears to reduce by half the risk of developing agerelated macular degeneration. ASPCA Says Most Dangerous Dogs Are Created By Dangerous People And Urges Responsible Pet Ownership American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Incidents involving dog attacks have been making headlines nearly every day since the tragic and fatal mauling of Diane Whipple. Many Americans are now considering the notion of "dangerous dogs," questioning whether they are born to attack. Impact of Depression in the Workplace Examined in New Study by Yale Researchers Yale School of Medicine | Depression has a far larger impact on 'presenteeism' or reduced productivity while at work, than on absenteeism, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. Yale Will Enroll Patients in Smoking Cessation Study Combining Nicotine Patch and Naltrexone Yale School of Medicine | Cigarette smokers interested in quitting are invited to join a six-week, research treatment study at Yale School of Medicine that combines the nicotine patch and naltrexone, a medication used to help fight addictions.
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