• DIY cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the U.S., but only six out of 10 adults who should get routine screening reportedly do so. Looking for ways to increase that number, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania mailed nearly 900 kits to overdue patients and found that 29 percent of them returned completed kits. Mailing kits directly "reduced steps in the screening process, making it easier for patients to get screened and catch colorectal cancer earlier or even potentially prevent it from occurring,” said Chyke Doubeni, who was the senior author on the project, which was led by Shivan Mehta. (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Trans teens & eating disorders
Research shows that transgender children are at greater risk of developing eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, than others. Rosemary Thomas of the Penn Medicine Program for LGBT Health at the University of Pennsylvania said that more work is needed to educate families and raise awareness. “It’s important to remember that the LGBT community has many of the same health concerns as other patients, but historically have had poorer access to health care and experiences of stigma and discrimination resulting in increased risk for certain health conditions and support around mental wellness.” (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Nuclear energy & climate change
Due to the threat of climate change, anti-nuclear sentiments in the U.S. are softening, but it is important to remember the risks. Geologist Reto Gieré of the University of Pennsylvania said the public needs to remain aware of the disadvantages of nuclear energy, especially the safe storage of nuclear waste. “If you want electricity the way we want it, which is all the time, then we have to accept the negatives that come with generating it,” he said. (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Legacy brands
More and more legacy brands are shutting down and losing once-loyal customers. According to Santiago Gallino of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania the brands are breaking up with the customers by “losing touch with the customer and thinking customers will keep going to a particular retailer because their whole life they had an emotional connection," he said. "They do not understand why the customer is starting to buy other things at different places. And this, over time, erodes the relationship.” Also, Gallino said, brands often fail to combine legacy with the evolving preferences of today's consumer. (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Mexico's urban areas
Despite the Mexican government's stated intentions to increase the use of public transport, existing land use and transportation policies are almost certainly contributing to the growth in car ownership and car travel. A new study by Erick Guerra of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and the Penn Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania finds that Mexican land use policy has separated housing developments from existing job centers or transit supply, and that public investments have favored road infrastructure. "Together, these two policy shifts have converged to support the substantial growth of vehicle use in Mexico’s cities," Guerra said. "Stemming the tide of rising motorization will require a concerted shift in public policy." (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Uterus transplants
For women with uterine factor infertility (UFI), a uterus transplant is the only way to carry a pregnancy. But the procedure is relatively new. Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have launched a multi-year clinical trial that will offer women with UFI another option and that will provide researchers the possibility to uncover new information about pregnancy and its complications, as well as about how the fetal immune system is formed and how to make uterus transplantation safer and more accessible. “We’re going to gain tremendous knowledge from this trial about anatomy, surgery and perfusion of the uterus, and other organs," said researcher Nawar Latif. "Obstetricians will also learn a lot about transplant and pregnancy, and how we can better manage those situations. It’s uncharted territory.” (EDITORS: Additional information)
• Hong Kong
Confrontation over democracy is unlikely to go away in Hong Kong and has in fact been escalating. "The problem is that China can’t seem to stop itself,” said Jacques deLisle of the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. “Beijing is either worried that democratization and liberal politics in Hong Kong are a threat to its control and a potential contagion that could spread to the mainland or is confident that it can simply ignore pressures for political change in Hong Kong from local and foreign critics and activists." (EDITORS: Additional information)
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY AFFECTED BY GENTRIFICATION IN NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING THE INSTITUTION
TheGrio publishes passionate op-ed by Howard University senior Kyra E. Azore.
Read op-ed here.
Howard University students and faculty have expressed outrage about dog walking on Howard University’s central yard addressing the bigger issue of gentrification of the local neighborhood.
About TheGrio
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The goal of TheGrio is to be the news portal that satisfies the desire of African-Americans to stay informed and connected with their community. TheGrio’s editorial mandate is to focus on news and events that have a unique interest and/or pronounced impact within the national African Americans audience.
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WHAT: Secretary Perdue will participate in a fireside chat with William Lewis at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum. Following the discussion, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 30th beginning at 12:45pm ET.
WHERE: Whitten Patio, USDA Whitten Building, 1400 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20250
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Tour of Utah Advocates for Healthy Lifestyles with
Super Fan’s Activity Book and
Youth Bicycle Races
40,000 Workbooks Printed in Time for National Bike Month
SALT LAKE CITY (April 30, 2019) – Tips on exercise, nutrition, and vocabulary are illustrated through the sport of cycling in a new educational workbook for elementary-aged children this spring. This 20-page, full-color publication, The Super Fan’s Guide and Activity Book, is a collaborative effort by organizers of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah and event partner University of Utah Health. A total of 40,000 workbooks have been printed in time for the final month of school across Utah, and in recognition of National Bike Month in May.
Activity workbooks will be distributed to elementary schools and youth organizations in the communities which are hosting the 2019 Tour of Utah, the professional cycling stage race scheduled for Aug. 12-18. An online version in PDF format is available for all families to download and enjoy. This is the seventh year the Tour of Utah has produced an educational booklet for children.
In Brigham City, members of the Box Elder Composite High School Mountain Bike Team will be handing out 1,500 workbooks throughout the month of May at four schools - Discovery, Foothill, Lakeview and Mountain View elementary schools. Through this personal interaction with children in grades K-3, the cycling team members hope to inspire boys and girls to get outside, exercise and enjoy the sport of cycling.
In Park City, more than 400 workbooks will be distributed to Park City School District’s elementary schools in May. These schools include Jeremy Ranch Elementary, McPolin Elementary, Trailside Elementary, and Parley’s Park Elementary.
Both of these communities will host Sprint to the Finish Youth Bike Races in August, as part of free activities with the Tour of Utah cycling event. Children ages five to 12 can demonstrate pedal power and safe cycling skills during six of the seven days of the pro races. Complimentary registration is provided by University of Utah Health, with participating children required to bring their own bicycles and helmets. The Super Fan’s Guide lists dates and times for the Sprint to the Finish Bike Races in August. More details about expo locations and start/finish areas will be available on the Tour of Utah website.
Sprint to the Finish Locations
The Tour of Utah is one of the premier events in North America for men’s professional cycling teams, ranked 2.HC by the Union Cycliste Internationale and positioned on USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour. The Tour of Utah will begin on Aug. 12 with a prologue (short time trial) at Snowbird Resort, one of four ski resorts that is part of the event. The Tour will conclude on Aug. 18 in Park City. Additional host venues are North Logan City, Brigham City, Powder Mountain Resort, Antelope Island State Park, North Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, and Canyons Village at Park City Mountain.
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is free to all spectators, making professional cycling one of the most unique professional sports in the world today. It remains a 2.HC-rated stage race on the UCI America Tour, making it one of the premier events for professional cycling teams in North America. The Tour is also part of the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour. More information about the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com, as well as social channels Facebook (tourofutah), Twitter (tourofutah), Instagram (thetourofutah) and YouTube (Tour of Utah).
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About the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, referred to as "America's Toughest Stage RaceTM," is a week-long, professional cycling stage race for the best men’s teams in the world. The 2019 event will be held Aug. 12-18. Last year the Tour covered 548 miles of racing and 43,780 feet of elevation gain. Now in its 15th year, the event was elevated in 2015 as a 2.HC-rated UCI stage race, making it one of the premier events in North America. The Tour of Utah is owned by Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment. More information about the Tour of Utah and host venues can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com.
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Bishop, Kind Highlight Passage of Bipartisan H.R. 1222
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2019
CONTACT: Kristina Baum; Austin Hacker (202) 225-6869
WASHINGTON – Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1222. Author of this legislation, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wash.) also provided a statement.
“H.R. 1222 provides states with greater flexibility to create safe, quality shooting facilities on public lands. It also encourages responsible hunting and shooting, while ensuring the American system of wildlife conservation funding remains strong for the future. Today’s vote is a win for hunters, a win for sportsmen and even more so, a win for wildlife conservation and restoration.” – Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah)
“As a sportsman who taught his sons how to hunt, I know the important role our public target ranges play in giving hunters a safe location to practice, prepare and learn about hunting safety and responsible gun ownership. I am proud that my bipartisan bill, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act has passed, and look forward to it being signed into law soon.”
– Representative Ron Kind (D-Wis.)
Outside Group Support:
“Now more than ever, America’s sportsmen and women need places to hone their skills and learn the fundamentals of hunting and the shooting sports. This bill furthers these goals by making it easier to build and operate public shooting ranges that are critical in our efforts to recruit, retain and reactive hunters and target shooters that are the backbone of the American System of Conservation Funding.”
- Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane
“This has been a key piece of legislation for NSSF to grow and sustain hunting and recreational target shooting that will additionally benefit wildlife conservation. We are deeply appreciative to our leaders on both sides of the aisle and on both sides of Capitol Hill for their perseverance and foresight to benefit state wildlife agencies, recreational target shooting and sustained wildlife conservation.”
- Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Background:
H.R. 1222 amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (PRWRA) to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges by: (1) authorizing a State to pay up to 90% of the costs of acquiring land for, expanding, or constructing a public target range; (2) authorizing a State to elect to allocate 10% of a specified amount apportioned to it from the federal aid to wildlife restoration fund for those costs; (3) limiting the federal share of those costs under the PRWRA to 90%; and (4) requiring amounts provided for those costs under the PRWRA to remain available for expenditure and obligation for five fiscal years.
The legislation also instructs the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to cooperate with State and local authorities, and other entities, to implement waste removal and other practices on federal land used as public target ranges to encourage continued use for target practice or marksmanship training.
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