 Protecting Drivers from the Dark
More than 2,300 people die on U.S. highways each year because of insufficient lighting, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Fortunately, new lighting technologies are enhancing vehicle and pedestrian safety at night. (Produced for the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council)
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Livin' Large
Chevrolet is putting two college students at eight different universities in their smallest car, the Aveo, for a week in an effort to show off its spaciousness and versatility. They're hoping the campaign will create a viral effect and get to their target audience. (Produced for General Motors)
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Specific Soy Isoflavone Found Effective for Menopause Relief
Soy supplements... do they really work? Medical experts say they do - if you know what to look for, and know how much to take. (Produced for Archer Daniels Midland)
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History of the Jack O' Lantern
Where did the name Jack O' Lantern come from and why is it associated with Halloween? (Produced for General Mills)
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Cars of the Future
It has been said that technology drives the world, and now, that statement can be taken literally. Detroit, the automotive capital of the world, is now bracing for the reinvention of the automobile - and you might just be surprised at what we'll be driving in a decade. (Produced for General Motors)
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Are You Doing Enough to Lower Your Risk of Cancer?
Results from a new National Cancer Awareness survey shows that Americans list cancer as their number one health concern. Less than one third of those polled, though, attributed risk to their own unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. (Produced for One-a-Day Multivitamins)
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Celebrating Italian Heritage Month
Over 25 million Americans are of Italian descent in the U.S. and this month showcases the U.S.'s number one ethnic food, Italian! (Produced for General Mills)
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How to Be a Financially Secure Woman
Women live longer than men - but still earn less. They should meet with financial advisors and discuss retirement plans, life insurance, and how to support themselves. (Produced for Allstate)
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Parents Fundraise for Schools Through Grocery Shopping
Move over bake sales, car washes and candy drives - a nationwide program has now raised over $175 million to help our local elementary schools. (Produced for General Mills)
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Swap a Light... Save Energy and Money
The Environmental Protection Agency says if every American changed just one light bulb to an Energy Star qualified bulb, we'd save enough energy to light 7 million homes. So what's the difference between a traditional incandescent bulb and an energy saving compact florescent? (Produced for Siemens)
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A Co-Pilot for Your Road Trip
According to J.D. Power and Associates research, automobile navigation systems have grown from a novelty in just seven years. Once available only in the highest-end luxury vehicles, today more than 10% of new cars and trucks sold will have the devices already installed. (Produced for General Motors)
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New Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluLavalTM for the active immunization of adults 18 years and older against influenza disease, commonly known as the flu, caused by influenza virus types A and B contained in the vaccine. (Produced for GlaxoSmithKline)
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What's a Warranty Worth?
For the past few decades, American automakers like Ford and General Motors have lost market share due to perceptions of low quality cars. In an effort to show they've improved, the two companies are now dramatically increasing the length of the warranties they offer on their new vehicles. (Produced for General Motors)
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It's Apple Picking Season!
It's the best time of year for apple picking! Warm apple cider, freshly baked apple pies and gooey caramel apples are just a few delicious fall treats. (Produced for General Mills)
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Back to School Safety Tips
On October 4, millions of kids took to the sidewalks in celebration of International Walk to School Day. The National Center for Safe Routes to School and Lands' End are offering safety tips and tools to help little pedestrians be seen and safe. (Produced for Lands' End)
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Why You May Need Gap Insurance
People carry auto insurance, in part, to protect themselves if their car is stolen or if it's damaged or destroyed in an accident. But, sometimes basic insurance coverage isn't enough and you may need something called "gap insurance." (Produced for Allstate)
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It�s a Bird, It�s a Plane, It�s� Ford�s �Super� Duty Truck
When you pass a construction site and see something hanging from a crane, you probably stop just to look. So imagine if you saw this: It's a pickup truck dangling from a crane more than 30 feet in the air. (Produced for Ford)
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FDA Approves New Treatment Option For Colorectal Cancer Patients
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Today, patients have a new treatment option called Vectibix, the first entirely human anti-EGFr antibody to significantly improve progression-free survival as a monotherapy for patients with advanced colorectal cancer. (Produced for Amgen, Inc.)
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Bisquick Celebrates 75 Years
75 years ago, a sales executive stumbled onto a train porter's mixture for biscuits that could be prepared at a moment's notice. This year marks the 75 th anniversary of the one product that changed the way America cooks. (Produced for General Mills)
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Renter's Insurance
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, you are 79% more likely to be a victim of a theft if you rent your home, instead of owning it. Renter's insurance protects your property from theft and other covered losses. (Produced for Allstate)
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Recycling Water
We've all heard of recycling cans, newspapers, even plastics... But how about recycling water? (Produced for Siemens Water Technologies)
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Your Car as an Investment
New cars today are expected to run for over 100,000 miles, which means on average a vehicle will be sold once as new, and as many as three times as a used car. This means you should treat your vehicle as an investment. (Produced for General Motors)
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Creating a Family Plan for Teenage Drivers
Learning to drive is a rite of passage. But for teenagers, it's a dangerous time. What can parents do to help reduce the risks for their teenage drivers? (Produced for General Motors)
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Join the Fit to Win Challenge!
Former pro quarterback Doug Flutie is participating in a web-based fitness program called The Wheaties Fit to Win Challenge. Viewers can log onto the website and participate in a four-week program that provides a balanced approach to nutrition and exercise. (Produced for General Mills)
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Understanding Life Insurance
The Insurance Information Institute says that nearly half of surviving spouses would experience a 20 to 40% decline in their standard of living if the primary wage earner in the family died. It's time to familiarize yourself with your policy and check if you're adequately covered. (Produced for Allstate)
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Rent a Test Drive
With the average price of a new car over $26,000, more and more people are spending a great deal of time and energy researching that next purchase. Now, some savvy shoppers are seeing a benefit in renting a vehicle before committing to a long term relationship. (Produced for General Motors)
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New Technology to Diagnose Strokes Before It's Too Late
This year alone, a staggering 700,000 Americans will suffer a stroke. According to the CDC, one in four of these people will die by year's end. The numbers are staggering but now an exciting new technology could help improve the outlook for many stroke patients. (Produced for Siemens)
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Overcoming Classroom Challenges
For children struggling with ADHD, the new school year can bring many challenges. Characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, kids living with the disorder have a much tougher time adjusting to the new school year. One treatment, called Focalin XR, is making it easier for parents and children to manage this disorder. (Produced for Novartis)
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50 Years of Corvette Racing
This is a big year for Corvette. They're celebrating 50 years of racing by winning their class for the fifth time in six years at Le Mans. Now, you can purchase a production version of the racecar. (Produced for General Motors)
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The Presidential Hybrid Car
Ford Motor Company has announced the delivery of a Mercury Mariner Hybrid "Presidential Edition" to former President Bill Clinton. This marks the first hybrid vehicle to be outfitted for presidential service. (Produced for Ford Motors)
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Racing to Help Local Communities
America's most popular spectator sport is helping people all across the nation improve their communities!NASCAR and Hamburger Helper are offering grants for anything from cleaning up a park to improving a neighborhood playground. (Produced for General Mills)
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Insuring Your College Student
According to recent government studies, there are nearly 13,000 thefts from college residence halls each year. What happens if a college student is a victim? (Produced for Allstate Insurance Company)
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In Times of Crisis, Your Car Can Help
When facing a severe weather evacuation there are a lot of things on people's minds - boarding up their homes, getting provisions ready and ensuring children and pets are ready to go. But, how to best get out? OnStar by GM knows that help in a crisis situation is only a button press away. (Produced for General Motors)
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Keep Dangerous Flood Damaged Cars Out of Your Driveway
Experts say tens of thousands of damaged, unsafe vehicles have been cleaned up and put on the market all over the country, many with their flood history hidden. How can you make sure you don't end up buying one? (Produced for Carfax)
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Everything You Need to Know About Generators
There are many things that can interrupt the power at your home or business. So what should you know about back-up generators? (Produced for Siemens)
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Save the Trails
In some National parks, hard work is being done by an unlikely group of individuals, most of them high school age volunteers working through the Save the Trails Program. (Produced for General Mills)
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Oh Baby! Cost Cutting Help for Couples Trying to Conceive
A first of its kind refillable pregnancy test called "Confirm Clearly" has just been released to the market. (Produced for SSL Americas)
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Revolutionary Tumor Treating Technology
It's expected more than one million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone. But now, new technology is allowing doctors to treat the disease faster, safer and more precisely than ever before. (Produced for Siemens)
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Online Shoppers Driving Auto Sales Up
It's no surprise that nearly 20% of used car sales are made over the internet. But despite how savvy of a shopper you may be, there are some things to keep in mind before getting behind the wheel when it comes to online auto sales. (Produced for Autotrader.com)
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The 100 Year Old Brownie
The brownie is turning 100 this year. Learn about the history of brownies here! (Produced for General Mills)
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When Your Teen Starts to Drive
Every year more than 5,000 teen deaths occur from car crashes. Here are steps parents can take to make their teen a safer driver. (Produced for Allstate Insurance Company)
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Buying Certified Used Cars
The question of whether to buy a new or used car will most certainly be pondered by many of us. But, if you haven't been to a dealership in a few years you might be surprised to learn there's another option--"certified" used cars. (Produced for GM)
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FDA Approves Drug to Help Patients With Parkinson's Disease Dementia
According to the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), dementia is one of the complications most feared by Parkinson's disease patients and caregivers. Now the FDA has approved Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate) for the treatment of mild to moderate Parkinson's disease dementia. (Produced for Norvartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation)
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Apples and Your Memory
A new study shows apple juice can help boost brain function similar to ALzheimer's Disease medication and therefore improve memory. (Produced for the University of Massachusetts Lowell & the Apple Products Research and Education Council)
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Saving Money on Auto Insurance
If you suffer from sticker shock every time you open up your auto insurance bill, then it's time to consider ways that may help reduce the cost. (Produced for Allstate)
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Food Science: Why it Works
Why do onions make you cry? A new book looks at the science of food and answers that question--and others. (Produced for General Mills)
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Technology to Keep Firefighters Safe
The LifeShirt System is a first of its kind garment worn beneath a firefighter's protective gear to monitor vital signs and capture high-resolution physiologic data. (Produced for VIVO)
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Hybrid Owners and Automakers Rally at HybridFest
Hybrid vehicles, vehicles with gas and electric engines working together to power an automobile - represent only a little more than one and a half percent of the total new vehicle marketplace, but many people are looking to hybrids to ease our dependence on oil. (Produced for General Motors)
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Rev It Up! Legal Amateur Racing
While automobile racing is one of the most popular sports in the country, most of us never have the opportunity to put the pedal to the metal. But there are legal outlets for the speed-deprived. This summer Chevrolet has a virtually sold out tour crossing the country, called "Rev It Up," with a dozen professional drivers on hand to tutor novices. (Produced for General Motors Contact)
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