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Annual Breath of Life Ball to be held at Santa Monica in California

The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), California Chapter will hold its annual Breath of Life Ball on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the elegant Fairmont Miramar Hotel located at 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. 90401.

30 Nov 2009

Charity urges government to stop under 18s from using sunbeds

Tomorrow Scotland takes steps to protect children from sunbeds by banning under 18s from using them and ensuring adults are fully informed of the risks, Cancer Research UK wants Westminster to bring the rest of the UK up to Scottish standards.

30 Nov 2009

World Vision's initiative to help communities for healthy futures

The XXI Winter Olympics are less than three months away, and Canadians are ready to partake in the celebration. On Sunday, November 29, 2009 come join World Vision at Richmond Olympic Oval (OVAL) for Celebration of Ice.

28 Nov 2009

SEIU bargaining team walks away from bargaining with OHA

Yesterday, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) bargaining team representing some hospital employees in Ontario walked away from bargaining with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA).

27 Nov 2009

Microban line of hand sanitizers launched by Noveko International

Noveko International Inc. ("the Company") is pleased to announce the launch of its new Microban(R) line of hand sanitizers. The hand sanitizers formerly marketed under the AZURO(TM) brand are now sold under the Microban(R) brand name, pursuant to the terms of the August 2009 agreement with Microban International, Ltd. ("Microban"), the global leader in built-in antimicrobial product protection.

26 Nov 2009

AMPAC Fine Chemicals receives Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Award

AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC (AFC), a subsidiary of American Pacific Corporation (Nasdaq: APFC) announced today that it received the Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Award at the Annual Statewide Environmental Summit, sponsored by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA), the Industrial Environmental Association (IEA) and the Chemical Industry Council of California (CICC) held in San Diego.

26 Nov 2009

Lighthouse1 creates special migration program for customers and partners of Canopy Financial

Representatives from Lighthouse1, an industry leader in Consumer Directed Healthcare (CDH) administration software solutions, announced today they have created a special migration program for customers and partners of Canopy Financial, including HealthDirect and CareGain.

26 Nov 2009

Major direct health benefits by reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions

Tackling climate change by reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions will have major direct health benefits in addition to reducing the risk of climate change, especially in low-income countries, according to a series of six papers appearing today (Wed., Nov. 25) in the British journal The Lancet.

25 Nov 2009

Investors details for initial television advertising campaign to be provided by Muscle Flex

Muscle Flex Inc. (www.MuscleFlexInc.com) announced today it is providing investors details for the initial television advertising campaign for the Beagle StepFit Pedometer.

25 Nov 2009

Pari Beauty Professional Artistry, a comprehensive line of color cosmetics and advanced skin care

Introducing Pari Beauty Professional Artistry, a comprehensive line of color cosmetics and advanced skin care dedicated to providing prestige formulas at irresistible prices.

25 Nov 2009

Majority of IT professionals believe work has negative impact on health

Latest Survey From The IT Job Board Reveals That 93 Percent of Techies Think Work has a Negative Impact on our Health

25 Nov 2009

Tax Analyst highlights key year-end planning considerations for employees

As year-end approaches, many employees are faced with an array of choices that can save taxes this year and next. To help you take advantage of these special tax-saving opportunities, William E. Massey, Senior Tax Analyst at Thomson Reuters, highlights the following key year-end planning considerations for employees.

25 Nov 2009

Comparative study of antioxidant contents in chocolate and cocoa-containing products in the U.S.

A recent study confirms that the antioxidants and other plant-based nutrients in chocolate and cocoa products are highly associated with the amount of non-fat cocoa-derived ingredients in the product. The study expands on previously published results.

25 Nov 2009

Health-boosting tips from realbuzz.com

There are many ways you can improve your health, and just a few small changes can give big results. But there always seems to be conflicting advice concerning what is good for us, and the right ways to improve our health.

25 Nov 2009

HAMS: A support and informational program to deal with alcohol problems

There is a new game in town when it comes to dealing with alcohol problems. It is harm reduction, offering pragmatic and realistic strategies where traditional approaches to alcohol problems have failed. Spearheading this movement is a group called HAMS -- Harm Reduction, Alcohol Abstinence and Moderation Support. HAMS is a free-of-charge, lay-led support and informational group for people who drink alcohol.

25 Nov 2009

'Best New Elliptical' award for LifeSpan EL3000i elliptical trainer

New compact LifeSpan Elliptical Trainers, made by PCE Health and Fitness (www.lifespanfitness.com), were highly rated in annual fitness equipment reviews of best treadmills and elliptical trainers for 2010.

24 Nov 2009

Bayer CropScience, GVK Biosciences sign agreement to speed up innovative crop protection products

Bayer CropScience and GVK Biosciences Private Limited (GVK BIO), Hyderabad, India, have entered into a research cooperation in the area of early discovery chemistry. The objective is to speed up the search for promising active ingredients for innovative crop protection products.

24 Nov 2009

Red Herring Asia Top 100 Enterprises 2009 award for Sundia MediTech

Sundia MediTech Company, a leading pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing service company in China, is proud to announce that the company received the Red Herring Asia Top 100 Enterprises 2009 award, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies in the Asia Pacific region.

24 Nov 2009

CFSAN releases IFT report

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) today released a report from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), which recommends clear objectives be set for all users of a simpler, globally accepted food supply chain that can benefit from existing commercial systems.

24 Nov 2009

Physical exercise - one of the most effective methods of preventing disease

Physical exercise is one of the most effective methods of preventing disease. The current issue of Deutsches -rzteblatt International is devoted to this important topic.

24 Nov 2009

Miscellaneous News

Annual Breath of Life Ball to be held at Santa Monica in California

Charity urges government to stop under 18s from using sunbeds

World Vision's initiative to help communities for healthy futures

SEIU bargaining team walks away from bargaining with OHA

Microban line of hand sanitizers launched by Noveko International

AMPAC Fine Chemicals receives Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Award

Lighthouse1 creates special migration program for customers and partners of Canopy Financial

Major direct health benefits by reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions

Investors details for initial television advertising campaign to be provided by Muscle Flex

Pari Beauty Professional Artistry, a comprehensive line of color cosmetics and advanced skin care

Majority of IT professionals believe work has negative impact on health

Tax Analyst highlights key year-end planning considerations for employees

Comparative study of antioxidant contents in chocolate and cocoa-containing products in the U.S.

Health-boosting tips from realbuzz.com

HAMS: A support and informational program to deal with alcohol problems

'Best New Elliptical' award for LifeSpan EL3000i elliptical trainer

Bayer CropScience, GVK Biosciences sign agreement to speed up innovative crop protection products

Red Herring Asia Top 100 Enterprises 2009 award for Sundia MediTech

CFSAN releases IFT report

Physical exercise - one of the most effective methods of preventing disease

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