ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: * * * ACS Annual Report: Cancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Rising Incidence in Women; Rates of New Diagnoses Under 65 Higher in Women Than Men ATLANTA, January 16, 2025 -- The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2025, the organization's annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show the cancer mortality rate declined by 34% from   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * Days of Service for MLK Day By Melanie Olmstead We're celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who championed equality, justice, and service. Below, you'll find ideas for how you can incorporate days of service in your life, in your classroom, and in your community. Dr. King once said, "Life's most persis  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States. The odorless, invisible gas is naturally released from soil, rocks, and water, and can build up in homes when it enters through cracks in the foundation. Increasing awareness and prevention of radon exposure have been goals of the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative in recent years. In Novem  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Jan. 16 -- Luther College issued the following news: * * * Luther College announces Fall 2024 Dean's List # Luther College announces Fall 2024 Dean's List Luther College's Fall 2024 Dean's List includes 611 students; 132 first-years, 105 sophomores, 160 juniors and 214 seniors. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The lost role of school board leadership With the start of a new term for many school board members across the state, monthly meetings are getting underway to oversee and guide local education. It's time for a candid discussion about what truly happens in those monthly meetings supposedly guiding children's education. The monthly ritual unfolds like clockwork. Board members file in, ta  more