WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSres) -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release: * * * Study finds patients on average consume more than twice the recommended daily amount of sodium with little variation across socioeconomic groups * * * Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Sci  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 3 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news wrap up: * * * By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams College of Education Dr. Karyn A. Allee, assistant professor of elementary education, Dr. Vicki Luther, associate professor of education, and Ph.D. student Kimberly Renee Stephens published "Reflection and projection: Inclusive and diverse texts in the English language arts curriculum" in the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. Dr. Mary Kay Bacallao, profess  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 3 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Katherine Lybarger Mercer University School of Medicine announced April 2 that it is partnering with SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, to establish a clinical campus in Valdosta, where third- and fourth-year students will live and work for their last two years of medical school. The goal of developing a clinical site in Valdosta is to allow medical students to experience the high-quality ca  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, April 3 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: April is Donate Life Month and Piedmont Columbus Regional will host a free, educational event that is open to the public at its Midtown Campus Conference Center to promote organ donation and bring awareness to the gap in organ donors among minority populations. The event will begin outdoors with a flag-raising ceremony then move inside where attendees will hear testimonials from organ transplant donors and recipients as   more