'Steel Magnolias' Meets Upstate New York in 'Black Chokeberry'
April 24, 2012 16:43 ET
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Author Martha Nelson
NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - Apr 24, 2012) - In 65-year-old Martha Nelson's debut novel, "Black Chokeberry," (www.BlackChokeberryTheBook.com), a chain-reaction of small disasters turns three women...
First African American Woman Elected Board Chair of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
April 20, 2012 12:24 ET
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Center for Global Policy Solutions
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, president and CEO of Global Policy Solutions, has been elected to chair the board of directors of the National Committee to...
LULAC Holds 2012 National Women's Conference in Houston
April 12, 2012 17:28 ET
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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
HOUSTON, April 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 the Women's Commission of the League of United Latin American Citizens will host its annual National Women's...
Visa, Women's World Banking, Diamond Bank and EFInA Partner to Advance Financial Inclusion for Women in Nigeria
April 12, 2012 08:00 ET
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Visa Inc.
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Apr 12, 2012) - Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), Women's World Banking, Diamond Bank and Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) today announced that they are partnering...
Taking Vitamin E Does Not Impact Women's Heart Failure Risk
March 20, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Long-term vitamin E supplementation does not affect heart failure risk among women.
Strategies aimed at lowering women's heart failure risk should focus on what has been...
A Reflection on International Women's Day: The Maryknoll Sisters' Legacy of Love
March 08, 2012 09:00 ET
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Catholic Relief Services
BALTIMORE, March 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As I grew up, more important than wanting a different life was being able to imagine one. On International Women's Day, I want to pay tribute to the women...
NCCER Strengthens Its Commitment to Women
February 02, 2012 09:30 ET
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National Center for Construction Education and Research
ALACHUA, Fla., Feb. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCCER is pleased to announce the addition of Malena Cunningham to its team of expert instructors this year at the NCCER Women's Leadership Academy at...
HealthEast to Offer Free Health Screenings
January 26, 2012 12:20 ET
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HealthEast Care System
ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwire - Jan 26, 2012) - Find out your risks for the number one killer of women and what you can do to protect yourself. Make plans to attend one of the free health screenings...
Young Women May Reduce Heart Disease Risk Eating Fish With Omega 3 Fatty Acids
December 05, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Women who seldom or never eat fish may be increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease by 50 percent or more, according to the first population-based study among younger...
Vegetables, Fruits, Grains Reduce Stroke Risk in Women
December 01, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Swedish women who ate an antioxidant-rich diet had fewer strokes especially if they had no history of cardiovascular disease.
The findings persisted even after statistics...