Huge Medicaid Cuts To Occur If Congress Fails To Extend Enhanced Federal Funding

Friday, February 19th, 2010

An extension of increased federal matching funds to states for their Medicaid programs is needed quickly to avert huge cutbacks in Medicaid coverage and services across the country, according to a report issued today by the consumer health group Families USA. Last year, Congress passed the American Recovery and ...

Arcadia Biosciences Receives $855,500 Grant To Fund Next-Stage Development Of Wheat With Reduced Celiac Disease Potential

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on developing technologies and products that benefit the environment and human health, today announced that it has received a two-year, $855,500 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the ...

More Than $119 Million Awarded To States And Territories

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $119 million to states and U.S. territories to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease smoking-the four most important actions for combating chronic diseases and promoting health. This money supports the ...