Charity News from Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2003Americans Declare Independence From Hazardous ChemicalsWorld Wildlife Fund | On the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, over 10,000 Americans from all 50 states have signed the "U.S. Declaration of Independence from Hazardous Chemicals," according to World Wildlife Fund. National Cancer Institute Trial Yields New Data on Colon Cancer Screening Test National Cancer Institute | New data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial give fresh insight into the appropriate screening intervals for colorectal cancer after a negative exam. Croyle to Head National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute | The National Cancer Institute (NCI) today announced the appointment of Robert T. Croyle, Ph.D., as director of its Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). Croyle has been the acting division director since November 2002. Actor/Director Gary Sinise to Greet Service Members in Italy on USO/AFE Tour United Service Organization (USO) | The USO and Armed Forces Entertainment will send actor and director Gary Sinise to visit service members in Italy July 2–9. During the visit, he will tour several bases, dine with the troops and sign autographs. Jerry Lewis Telethon Joins Talent Search Mania Muscular Dystrophy Association | In keeping with the popularity of talent search shows like "American Idol" and "Fame," the 2003 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon is looking for new talent to present on its legendary Labor Day weekend broadcast. The HSUS Urges Cat Owners to Keep Their Pets Inside The Humane Society of the United States | Cats are America's most popular pets, with 73 million cats living in homes in the United States, yet an estimated one-third are allowed to roam outdoors, resulting in premature deaths and serious injuries to cats and wildlife. Growth factor promotes new blood routes in rat brain, which may prevent stroke American Heart Association | Injections of a stimulant agent into rat brains expanded blood vessels and improved blood flow, a finding that may lead to a new, non-invasive way to prevent stroke, researchers reported in today's rapid access issue of Circulation. American Heart Association says AEDs safe to use on children ages 1 to 8 American Heart Association | Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) – devices that shock the heart to restore a normal heartbeat after a life-threatening irregular rhythm – are safe for children as young as age 1, according to an American Heart Association statement. Salk Researcher Wins Major National Institutes of Health Grant for Work on Brain-Immune Interactions, Potential Autoimmune Disease Treatments Salk Institute for Biological Studies | A Salk Institute scientist has been awarded a $3.3 million grant and the Jacob Javits Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his work in identifying how the immune and nervous systems interact to ward off disease.
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