Zinc Shows Promise In Halting Macular Degeneration
Ray of hope from Dr. David Newsome and colleagues at Louisiana State Eye Center suggests zinc may slow macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older adults. While some doctors welcome cautious trial use, others warn the small study is not conclusive and emphasize potential side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina Kolata
York
Tim
New York
David Newsome
Louisiana State Eye Center
New Orleans
Newsome
Archives of Ophthalmology
James Folk
University of Iowa
Folk
Vitamin use in macular degeneration studied at University of Iowa
University of Iowa researchers release a fact sheet on vitamins for macular degeneration. Dr. James Folk and Rebecca Saunders outline evidence and dosage guidance, urging caution with zinc vitamin C and vitamin E within normal daily needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
James Folk
University Hospitals
Rebecca Saunders
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Iowa Hospitals
Iowa City
Iowa
Folk
Greeks give till it feels good
Greek groups at ISU and other colleges raise funds for charities and volunteer, with national totals showing millions donated. ISU sororities alone raised over 75,000 for area charities in 1987, while fraternities and sororities nationwide contribute about 25 per member and 3.4 hours annually to philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beth Siggelkow
Iowa State University
American Lung Association
ISU
Camp Courageous
National Interfraternity Conference
Panhellenic Conference
Iowa
Mary Petersen
University of Iowa
Carol Rickey
Coe College
Coe
Cedar Rapids
Rickey
Steve Parsons
Coe’s
Phi Kappa Tau
Special Olympics
Parsons
Midwest
Mary Kacmarcik
Kacmarcik
Siggelkow
Patti Bunting
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
U of L
Bunting
Blanchard Drops High-Flying Speaking Career to Slow Down
Bestselling author Ken Blanchard, famed for The One Minute Manager, plans an eight month pause from his hectic travel schedule. He cites a desire for balance and inner peace after collaborating with Norman Vincent Peale on The Power of Ethical Management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Ann Krier
Los Angeles Times
Escondido
Calif
Ken Blanchard
Blanchard
John Denver
Windstar Foundation
Aspen
Colo
Orlando
Fla
Norman Vincent Peale
Peale
Reflective Questions on Work and Values by Charles Garfield
A brief excerpt raises two questions about labor and purpose. The speaker, identified as Charles Garfield, prompts a re evaluation of personal values and life contribution.
Executives rethink life goals amid shifting work ethics
Blanchard notes a trend of people across ages reconsidering priorities and changing careers often with lower pay. Boomers nearing 40, younger entrants, and entrepreneurial types drive this cashing out, with consultants observing more voluntary moves outside retirement or burnout. Palo Alto’s Charles Garfield links ethics scandals to the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Palo Alto
Calif
Charles Garfield
Execs
Warmer inaugurations
Column argues for moving the oath to the Capitol Rotunda to avoid cold inaugural weather. Cites past presidents weathered by snow rain and pneumonia risks, suggests skipping the parade and balls and letting the public watch on television.
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Ashington
Reagan
Capitol
Rosalynn Carter
Jimmy Carter
Ulysses S. Grant
William Henry Harrison
Congress
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Lazette
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Washinate
Prest
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