Charity News from Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2003Men with 3 of 5 metabolic abnormalities risk diabetes, heart diseaseAmerican Heart Association | Men who have at least three metabolic abnormalities are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease, researchers report in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Telephone Education Program Addresses Side Effects from Treatment for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is offering a free telephone education workshop in conjunction with CancerCare entitled, "Living with CML: Managing the Side Effects." NGOs Condemn Kidnapping of Aid Workers in Burundi Amid Increasing Unrest International Rescue Committee | An IRC staff member and two aid workers from other international NGOs in Burundi were abducted over the past week in two separate incidents in Burundi's Makamba Province. House of Representatives Earmarks $800,000 for Enforcing Federal Animal Fighting Laws The Humane Society of the United States | Officials at The HSUS expressed mixed reaction following votes on two key animal protection measures in the House of Representatives late yesterday. The House passed an HSUS-backed amendment to provide for $800,000 in new funds.
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