ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: October 30, 2024 A new, large study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers found that lack of health insurance coverage accounts for a significant proportion of racial and ethnic disparities in advanced-stage diagnosis of multiple cancers. The findings are published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI). "Health insurance coverage is a key determinant  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: For the first time in Columbus State University's history, its donor-supported endowment has exceeded $100 million. "This high-water mark is another testament to the trust and support of the donors who invest in Columbus State University, its students and its programs," said Tim Money '86, chair of the CSU Foundation. "It also speaks directly to the seriousness with which the foundation's volunteer trustees stew  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: I was in kindergarten when I got my first allowance complete with a contract between my parents and me. Among its wise provisions was that I couldn't spend a single week's allowance all at once, but if I saved for multiple weeks I could spend all my money on one item. Even in 1984 one could only buy so much with my weekly stipend one whole U.S. dollar so the provision was somewhat superfluous.   more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern faculty are making significant contributions to preserving Georgia's rich history, which are being recognized by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC). Amy Potter, Ph.D., geography professor at Georgia Southern University, and Lisa Denmark, Ph.D., history professor also at Georgia Southern, were honored with awards from GHRAC for their work on separate historical pro  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Hunter Loggins, who directs the Georgia chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business, says the state's lack of tort reform laws hurts all professions, although one occupation in particular suffers more than others. "By that I mean any industry or business [in Georgia] that has vehicles [for transporting goods]," said Loggins. "[In that category], Georgia's trucking industry is a   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Taking the next step in changing the way diabetics monitor glucose levels, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Maria Valero has been awarded a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) grant to continue her innovative GlucoCheck project. The project looks to modify glucose monitoring for the millions affected by diabetes by offering a noninvasive alternative for blood sugar tests. Valero's Gluco  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Claudia Garavis Montagut doesn't waste time. At just 19 years old, the international student from Colombia has completed an undergraduate research fellowship, gained international field research experience, led the university Model United Nations as its president, and enrolled in the KSU Journey Honors College. She has also been named a President's Parliament Scholar Ambassador, serves as a Radow College  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release: In a powerful show of youth mobilization, Sunrise Movement announced this week that it has contacted over 1.9 million young voters across pivotal swing states for the 2024 general election. Throiugh large-scale phone and text banks, as well as digital advertising, Sunrise is driving voter engagement in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, emphasizing the critical role this  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Williams) submitted a new application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) yesterday, to approve the largest proposed methane gas expansion project in the South since the controversial Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines. The Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) would significantly expand the existing Tr  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Social sciences and public policy professors say the 2024 cycle is more difficult to predict * * * Surveyed professors at UC Riverside predict Kamala Harris will prevail in five of seven battleground states, according to a straw poll conducted by UCR's news team beginning October 25. The poll considered the swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Caroli  more