Survey Shows Troubling Gaps Remain in People’s Knowledge of Major Cancer Risk Factors

AUDIO: Dr. Nigel Brockton, Vice President of Research, American Institute for Cancer Research
(Arlington, VA, Tuesday, February 4, 2020) — February is Cancer Prevention Month and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is releasing national survey results as part of its month-long cancer awareness and prevention campaign....

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Expert Discusses Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer

AUDIO: Dr. Howard "Skip" Burris, President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
(Chicago, IL, Tuesday, February 4, 2020) – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is releasing its annual report on progress against cancer, Clinical Cancer Advances 2020, on World Cancer Day, which takes place on...

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End of Year Fatality Report Will Detail the Number of Officers That Have Been Killed in the Line of Duty

AUDIO: Marcia Ferranto, CEO, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
(Washington, DC, Monday, December 30, 2019) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has released preliminary 2019 End of Year Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Report with preliminary data through Friday, December 6, 2019. The...

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Nutritionist Explains How to Develop a Personalized Health Plan for the New Year

AUDIO: Courtney McCormick, Manager, Clinical Research & Nutrition at Tivity Health
(Fort Washington, PA, Monday, December 30, 2019) – Following the trend of individualized sneakers, sunglasses, the trend of personalization is slowly making its way to the weight loss and wellness industry. Researchers have been giving...

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2020 Rose Parade® Celebrates Caregivers

AUDIO: Bruce Chernof, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, and Gretchen Alkema, Vice President of Policy and Communications
(Pasadena, CA, Monday, December 30, 2019) – More than 41 million Americans provide care to loved ones, including the older adults in our lives. The SCAN Foundation in Long Beach, California will recognize caregivers as...

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Non-partisan Non-profit Explains the Biggest Successes of the 116th Congress and Prospects for 2020

AUDIO: Diane Randall, Executive Secretary (President), Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C. , Wednesday, December 18, 2019) – In the closing days of 2019, the 116th Congress has made several noteworthy strides toward peace and justice, despite partisan gridlock in Washington. The biggest international accomplishments...

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Virginia Highway Safety Office Announces Increased DUI Enforcement As Part Of 18th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign To Combat Drunk Driving During The Holiday Season

AUDIO: Marshall Herman, Chair of the Governor’s Executive Leadership Team on Highway Safety
(Falls Church, VA, Wednesday, December 18, 2019) – With the holiday season in full swing, it is important to note that alcohol and driving can be a deadly combination. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

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Gilead Sciences COMPASS Initiative Awards Over $2.3M in Grants to 40 Organizations Fighting HIV in the South

AUDIO: Arun Skaria, Director of Corporate Contributions, Gilead Sciences
(Foster City, CA, Tuesday, December 17, 2019) – Gilead Sciences COMPASS Initiative (COMPASS) announced that 40 organizations in the south will receive more than $2.3 million to combat the spread of HIV in the south and...

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Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and GameStop Explain How Parents Should Choose Appropriate Video Games for the Holidays

AUDIO: Patricia Vance, President, Entertainment Software Rating Board
(New York City, NY, Friday, December 13, 2019) – According to the latest data from the Entertainment Software Association, video games are a $43.4 billion industry. Over 164 million adults in the United States play...

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