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Muscle Flex to release Beagle StepFit 2-minute direct response commercial with BUDDY Tablet Caddy

Muscle Flex Inc. (www.MuscleFlexInc.com) announced today that it has released the Muscle Flex® Beagle StepFit™ 2-minute commercial and one-page landing page at www.BuyTheBeagle.com.

4 Nov 2009

FDA holds meeting on issues related to transparency at the agency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will seek comments on three specific issues related to transparency at the agency during a daylong public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

4 Nov 2009

Scrubs & Beyond has comfortable medical shoes for nurses

From a long day at work to a long night of holiday shopping, feel the comfort of the season in fashion forward nurses shoes from brand names you know and love. Let Scrubs & Beyond® help you complete your holiday look as these medical shoes are not only adorable, but also provide the support and comfort you need to get through your day.

4 Nov 2009

Save the Children to host a panel discussion of experts examining foreign aid trends

Save the Children will host a panel discussion of experts examining the foreign aid trends of three very different countries. What is and what is not working in each country, as well as how these field experiences can inform the foreign aid reform debate in Washington.

4 Nov 2009

Lung transplant ordeal

After doctors told her that John, her gravely ill husband of 29 years, was too high of a risk for a lung transplant, Ann Lograsso lay next to him in his hospital bed and together the pair wept.

4 Nov 2009

Study compares neighborhoods' walkability with local levels of air pollution

A new study compares neighborhoods' walkability (degree of ease for walking) with local levels of air pollution and finds that some neighborhoods might be good for walking, but have poor air quality. Researchers involved in the study include University of Minnesota faculty member Julian Marshall and University of British Columbia faculty Michael Brauer and Lawrence Frank.

4 Nov 2009

Cutting back on the consumption of AGEs can reduce inflammation, report researchers

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine report that cutting back on the consumption of processed and fried foods, which are high in toxins called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), can reduce inflammation and actually help restore the body's natural defenses regardless of age or health status. These benefits are present even without changing caloric or nutrient intake.

4 Nov 2009

Symposium to address complex issues surrounding water and health

On November 13, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the New York Academy of Sciences will host a symposium to address the complex issues surrounding water and health.

4 Nov 2009

Eating a meal quickly curtails the release of hormones in the gut and can lead to overeating

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), eating a meal quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce feelings of being full. The decreased release of these hormones, can often lead to overeating.

4 Nov 2009

XanGo Juice lowers levels of C-reactive protein in overweight and obese people

A new study published in Nutrition Journal indicates that XanGo- Juice, a market-leading, premium mangosteen beverage, has lowered levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese people in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial.

4 Nov 2009

Shorter toes in modern humans could be an evolutionary adaptation for efficient distance running

Longer toes and a unique ankle structure provide sprinters with the burst of acceleration that separates them from other runners, according to biomechanists.

4 Nov 2009

Study sheds new light on threats to coral reproduction

What's the point of setting up marine reserves to protect coral reefs from pollution, ship groundings and overfishing if climate change could cause far more damage? A study published this week in London in Proceedings of the Royal Society B provides the answer.

4 Nov 2009

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has greater impact on young people

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has a greater impact on young people than parents believe, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).

4 Nov 2009

Eat slowly to avoid overeating

4 Nov 2009

Coffee affects quality of daytime recovery sleep

Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to research published in the journal Sleep Medicine. A new study led by Julie Carrier, a Universit- de Montr-al psychology professor and a researcher at the affiliated H-pital du Sacr--C-ur Sleep Disorders Centre, has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep and this side-effect worsens as people age.

4 Nov 2009

Health experts urge government authorities to declare a moratorium on new tobacco products

At the 6th Conference on Tobacco or Health being held in Montreal this week, numerous stakeholders are urging government authorities to declare a moratorium on new tobacco products to counter the innovative product launch and marketing strategies of cigarette manufacturers.

4 Nov 2009

Scientists identify potential drug target for curing alcohol drinking behavior

A group of drunken fruit flies have helped researchers from North Carolina State and Boston universities identify entire networks of genes-also present in humans-that play a key role in alcohol drinking behavior.

4 Nov 2009

Reducing training volume can improve runners' performance

In a recent scientific study just published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Bangsbo and co-workers demonstrate that by reducing the volume of training by 25% and introducing the so-called speed endurance training (6-12 30-s sprint runs 3-4 times a week), endurance trained runners can improve not only short-term but also long-term performance.

3 Nov 2009

Christian Science Monitor examines focus on combatting hunger

The Christian Science Monitor looks at one idea about why hunger is receiving a lot of attention in the international arena. Kanayo Nwanze, the Kenyan "who recently became president of the United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says globalization has made the hunger and rural poverty that always pulled on the heartstrings an international security issue," according to the publication.

3 Nov 2009

Grand Brands launches Car Buddie hand sanitizer

Grand Brands, LLC, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based brand company known for its quality health and beauty care products, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Car Buddie(TM), a new hand sanitizer conveniently designed to fit in the cup holder of most car models.

3 Nov 2009