ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on April 12, 2024: * * * In light of the recent news regarding Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and his recent prostate cancer diagnosis, the American Cancer Society (ACS) extends its full support as he navigates his cancer journey. Comment from Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Socie  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: ATLANTA, April 12, 2024 - In light of the recent news regarding Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and his prostate cancer diagnosis, the American Cancer Society (ACS) extends its full support as he navigates his cancer journey. Comment from Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Ca  more

NEW YORK, April 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: Click to expand Image (Tbilisi, April 12, 2024) - The Georgian government should withdraw permanently its plans to reintroduce so-called "foreign agent" legislation, Human Rights Watch and five labor rights organizations and trade unions said in a statement released today. The bill would require foreign-funded nongovernmental organizations, media and trade unions to register as "agents of foreign infl  more

REYNOLDS, Georgia, April 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: After learning that the upcoming Georgia Strawberry Festival plans to host another Weenie Dog Race--which promotes the breeding of dogs with unnaturally elongated spines and shortened legs that often cause them physical problems as they grow--PETA sent a letter today to festival CEO Tina Parsons asking her to replace the spectacle with an adoption event that features h  more