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Two calendar listings for the Men Stopping Violence Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008.
George McKerrow Jr. and Natasha Trethewey will be honored at this gala. Men Stopping Violence is a nonprofit organization that works to end men's violence against women...
Pints for Prostates Delivers Men's Health Message Using the Universal Language of Beer
The symptoms of prostate cancer rarely show before the disease has progressed, but a simple PSA blood test can serve as an early warning and save men's lives. But how do you reach men in their late 30s and...
Jul 12, 2008
Dear EarthTalk
I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages now and that it may have to do with environmental toxins and even their TV viewing habits. Can you enlighten? -- Mark Abbot, via e-mail...
Jul 12, 2008
Dear EarthTalk
What’s going on with all the cases of autism cropping up and no one seems to know why? It stands to reason it must be something (or some things) environmental, yet every study allegedly turns up no conclusion? What are the possible causes? -- Jessica W., Austin, TX...
Jul 7, 2008
Hall County to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Card
Hall County will soon be introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county will make free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs..
Jul 6, 2008
Dear EarthTalk
What green-friendly lawn and garden pesticides are available today? I’m particularly interested in options that won’t harm my cats. -- Nancy Blanchard, via e-mail...
Jul 5, 2008
Georgians Urged to Get Tested for HIV on June 27
With Georgia ranking seventh in the nation for total number of persons living with HIV infection and sixth for AIDS’ cases in 2006, the Division of Public Health encourages all state residents to help reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS by getting tested and knowing their status...
Jun 27, 2008
Forrest Hills Resort Newsletter
Featured keynote speaker, Dr. Daniel G. Clark, M.D., a 30-year integrative health physician, will provide in-depth talks on Causes of Diseases, Diabetes/Syndrome X, Weight Loss and Aging Solutions...
Jun 20, 2008
Dear EarthTalk
I’ve heard that there are plans to build a large repository for nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain in Nevada, but that plans have been slow and are very controversial. Where is our nuclear waste kept now and what dangers does it pose? -- Miriam Clark, Reno, NV...
Jun 20, 2008
Living on a Treadmill? Want to Make a Change? Attend a free Summer Soiree, July 23 or Aug 20
A 2007 Wharton study found that women in the U.S. have become less happy, an interesting fact, given that there has been vast improvement in women’s opportunities. "Women are overwhelmed with responsibility," states Life Coach, Phyllis Carrera. Women need time to simply be--at Serenbe...
Jun 19, 2008
Golf Privilege Card Father’s Day Special
This Father’s Day give Dad an American Lung Association Golf Privilege Card and he golf for the rest of the year at over 700 courses at free or reduced greens fees in nine states...
Jun 9, 2008
Metro Atlanta Joins National Effort to Raise Awareness for People Affected by Cancer on LIVESTRONG Day 2008
Atlanta hospitals, health care organizations and businesses joined 500 venues around the country participating in LIVESTRONG Day on May 13, 2008, sponsored by the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to shed light on cancer issues...
May 30, 2008
Dr. Rovenia Brock Brings Secrets of Living Healthy to Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)'s Circle of Promise
In recognition of National Nutrition Month(R), Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)'s Circle of Promise campaign has teamed with Dr. Rovenia ("Dr. Ro") Brock, renowned African American nutritionist, to help educate African Americans about healthy living to help lower their risk of breast cancer...
May 30, 2008
Monastra Foundation Raises $100,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Mark your calendar for October 27 because the Monastra Foundation is getting ready for this year's fall golf tournament. Last year's tournament raised $100,000 for the fight against pancreatic cancer, and the foundation has high hopes for this year's tournament as well...
May 16, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:
Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues? Bettina E., New York, NY...
May 15, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:
I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger King? -- Dylan Baker, Seattle, Washington ...
May 11, 2008
