Charity News from Thursday, Apr. 25, 2002Mexican Americans more likely to die of heart disease than CaucasiansAmerican Heart Association | Researchers found that U.S.-born Mexican Americans were more likely to die from all causes than non-Hispanics, and more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanics. Hunt and her colleagues compared all cause and heart-related death rates ... Health benefits of leanness blown away by cigarette smoke American Heart Association | Overall, men who smoked cigarettes had a 50 percent greater relative risk of dying from a heart attack compared to nonsmoking men. According to the American Heart Association, smoking increases the risk of heart attack. Calcification of breast blood vessels may predict stroke risk American Heart Association | "Women with breast blood vessel calcification had a 54 percent increased risk of ischemic stroke compared to women without calcification," says Carlos Iribarren, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., investigator in the division of research at Kaiser Permanente in... Antioxidant gene mutation gives free radicals free reign American Heart Association | A gene mutation for a molecule that helps the body ward off free radicals almost doubles the risk of developing atherosclerotic heart or brain vessel disease, according to a study presented today at the American Heart Association's Asia Pacific ... American Kidney Fund Warns About Impact Of High-Protein Diets On Kidney Health American Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is warning Americans about popular high-protein diets for weight loss. He noted, "Bodybuilders could be predisposing themselves to chronic kidney disease because hyperfilteration (the strain on the kidneys) can ... American Kidney Fund Concerned About Fatality Potential of Common Diabetes Medication American Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is concerned that metformin, sold as Glucophage, may be fatal to a significant number of diabetes patients who take the prescription medication. Dr. Crawford noted, "A majority of people with diabetes are unaware of... Red Cross Urging Preparedness as Tornado Season Arrives American Red Cross | The American Red Cross is continuing to provide vital relief for victims of three devastating tornadoes in the past 10 days in Missouri, Illinois and Texas. The latest round of storms has the Red Cross responding in three southeast Missouri ... Deli/Dairy Division of the Food Industries Circle for City of Hope holds Ninth Annual Golf Tournament City of Hope | At their ninth annual golf tournament, sponsored by Quaker/Tropicana/Gatorade Sales, the Deli/Dairy division raised more than $212,000 for the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute. Representing more than 1,000 ... Plan to Kill Predators of Sage Grouse Throughout Southern Idaho Put on Hold Defenders of Wildlife | Faced with a lawsuit by four conservation organizations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to postpone a plan to kill foxes, badgers, coyotes, ravens and other species of wildlife in southern Idaho for one year. On April 17, the Committee... WHO Announcement On Africa Malaria Day Signals Positive Shift In Treatment Policy Doctors Without Borders USA | Doctors Without Borders/M‚decins Sans FrontiŠres (MSF) welcomes this new policy and calls for increased funds to aid immediate implementation. In 2001, when the South African province KwaZulu Natal changed to artemisinin-based combination ... Enormous Humanitarian Needs in Newly Accessible Areas of Angola Doctors Without Borders USA | One MSF medical team assessed the situation in Bunjei, an area situated 116 km from Caala in the south of the country (Huila Province). "We counted 14 deaths per day over a population of around 14,000 in Bunjei," said Thierry Allfort-Duverger, ... Senate Fails To Address Nation's Environmental, Energy Needs Environmental Defense | Environmental Defense today criticized energy legislation passed by the U.S. Senate for favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy and for lacking tough conservation measures -- including a specific increase in gas mileage standards for America's... Environmentalists Applaud EPA Action On Western Clean Air Program Environmental Defense | The program would lower air pollution from western power plants and other large industrial sources through a cost-effective pollution abatement program. "It protects scenic vistas by lowering western air pollution from power plants and other ... Environmental Defense Praises Smokestacks Announcement Environmental Defense | Passage Of Bill Would Protect Public Health, Establish N.C. As A Leader In Improving Air Quality North Carolina Environmental Defense praised Gov. Mike Easley today for spearheading negotiations that could lead to passage of the Clean Smokestacks... Gifts In Kind Announces Expanded Technology Support for Nonprofit Organizations Gifts in Kind International | A new service including web site design, hosting, remote technical support, and technology planning is now available through Gifts In Kind International's Global Resource Directory. Remote Technology Support: Nonprofits can access a technology ...
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