Orphaned Florida Panthers Rescued
They may have lost their mother, but two 5-month-old Florida panther kittens have a good chance of survival, thanks to the efforts of staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, White Oak Conservation Center in North Florida and a volunteer with Big Cypress National Preserve. The kittens were successfully captured this morning near the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed area in Collier County. FWC biologists began tracking the kittens' mother in February. She was captured, collared and released. In May, they examined and marked her three kittens on private land in Lee County. On Sept. ...
Students Reading Better in Florida?
Florida Reading Proficiency Standards Some of the Best in the Nation ~ National report ranks Florida's reading proficiency standards higher than the majority of other states ~ TALLAHASSEE - A new report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicates that Florida has some of the strongest reading standards in the country. The Mapping State Proficiency Standards onto the NAEP Scales report compares each state's reading and mathematics proficiency standards against national proficiency standards to see how closely they match up. According to the report, Florida's eighth grade reading proficiency standards are the second highest in ...
Saw Palmetto Not Effective Against Urinary Symptoms
Saw palmetto no more effective than placebo for urinary symptoms NIH-funded study finds dietary supplement does not alleviate BPH [caption id="attachment_43997" align="alignleft" width="144" caption="Are These Berries the Cure for Prostate Problems?"][/caption] Saw palmetto, a widely used herbal dietary supplement, does not reduce urinary problems associated with prostate enlargement any better than a placebo, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study was published Sept. 28 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can cause frequent urination, a weak or intermittent urine stream and an inability ...
Genetic Mutation and ALS and Dementia
Genetic mutation linked to inherited forms of ALS, dementia New Understanding Into the Causes of ALS and Dementia National Institutes of Health scientists and worldwide teams of researchers have identified the most common genetic cause known to date for two neurological diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The discovery offers clues to underlying mechanisms of these diseases, and may eventually contribute to the design and testing of possible therapies. The research results appeared online in Neuron on Sept. 21, 2011. Researchers found that a mutation on a single gene, C9ORF72 on the ...
Healthcare
Saw Palmetto Not Effective Against Urinary Symptoms
Saw palmetto no more effective than placebo for urinary symptoms NIH-funded study finds dietary supplement...
Genetic Mutation and ALS and Dementia
Genetic mutation linked to inherited forms of ALS, dementia New Understanding Into the Causes of ALS...
The Fight Against Childhood Obesity
CDC takes new steps to combat childhood obesity Research project will focus on doctors, communities and...
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Multimedia
Meat Plant Closed After Undercover Video
Viewers should be advised this video is graphic. As a result of this undercover video, the Bushways Packing Company in Vermont has been shut down and the USDA is calling for a criminal investigation.
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Education
Students Reading Better in Florida?
Florida Reading Proficiency Standards Some of the Best in the Nation ~ National report ranks Florida’s reading proficiency standards higher than the majority of other states ~ TALLAHASSEE – A new report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicates that Florida has some of the strongest reading standards in the... [Read more of this article]
Teen Driver Fatal Crashes Drops
Number of Teen Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes Drops, CDC Study Finds The number of fatal crashes involving 16- and 17-year old drivers dropped by more than a third between 2004 and 2008, but this doesn’t mean that parents and teens should be satisfied with the progress, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Crashes... [Read more of this article]
Florida College System Tops National Rankings for Eighth Straight Year
~ More than 52,000 associate degrees awarded through unwavering commitment to open-door policy ~ For the eighth year in a row, The Florida College System ranks among the top producers of associate degrees in the nation according to Community College Week’s annual Top 10 report. Despite record student enrollment and increasing budget concerns the... [Read more of this article]
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Environment
Orphaned Florida Panthers Rescued
They may have lost their mother, but two 5-month-old Florida panther kittens have a good chance of survival, thanks to the efforts of staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, White Oak Conservation Center in North Florida and a volunteer with Big Cypress National Preserve. The kittens were... [Read more of this article]
Scientists Helped Florida Panther Improve DNA
A paper published in the journal “Science” on Friday focuses on the long-term efforts of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partner agencies to improve the health of the Florida panther population. Through a process called genetic restoration, scientists have helped increase the population of 20 to 30 animals... [Read more of this article]
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Patrick Comer has covered Lee County for more than 20 years. He now brings his experience and knowledge about the issues facing Lee County residents to the Lee County Times.
