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Fitness and weight loss are the main reasons behind European runners

To honour its 60th anniversary this year, ASICS took its expertise in running to another level by conducting an unprecedented research into the mind of the runner. Executed by the research institute Synovate, ASICS' 'Reasons to Run' research asked more than 3,500 runners in seven European countries* to reveal the 'why?' behind their actions, making it the biggest study of its kind ever.

31 Aug 2009

People who drink alcohol are likely to exercise more than teetotalers

Drinkers aren't just bending their elbows: according to a new study, the more alcohol people drink, the more likely they might be to exercise.

31 Aug 2009

HHS Flu Prevention PSA contest conducted to help promote flu prevention

Help us select a winner! It’s time for the public to vote for the best video in the HHS Flu Prevention Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. The producer of the winning video gets a $2,500 cash award, and the winning PSA will be broadcast on national television!

30 Aug 2009

New sleep formula unveiled at USANA Health Sciences' 17th annual international convention

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. hosted thousands of independent Associates and guests from around the world this week for its 17th annual international convention in Salt Lake City.

30 Aug 2009

“Next Top Doc” quiz winner to receive the ReachMD $5000.00 Educational Scholarship

ReachMD LLC and ReachMD XM Radio 160, a leading multi-media provider of advanced healthcare education and information, teamed with Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Chief Medical Editor of NBC News, and on staff in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, to present the winner of “ReachMD’s Next Top Doc” quiz show with the ReachMD $5000.00 Educational Scholarship.

29 Aug 2009

ABAM addresses the need for treating patients with addiction issues by introducing a new certification

The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) has addressed the significant need for treatment of patient's with addiction issues through the establishment of a new certification in the field of addiction medicine. Cesar L. Benarroche, MD is among the first physicians in the United States certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, a new independent medical specialty board.

29 Aug 2009

Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center Student Commons dedicated in honour of the Naimoli family by WesternU

WesternU celebrated the generous contributions of the Naimoli family with the dedication of the Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center Student Commons in their honor.

29 Aug 2009

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award

Chiropractor and nutritional educator, Dr. Michael Dobbins, has received the Excellence in Nutritional Education award from Standard Process. The Wisconsin-based nutritional whole food supplement manufacturer presented the award during a private reception Thursday evening at Florida Chiropractic Association’s National Convention and Expo event in Orlando, Fla.

29 Aug 2009

AAAHC re-accredits Associated Dental Care Providers

American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI) announced today that Associated Dental Care Providers has been re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care ("AAAHC").

29 Aug 2009

Science and technology tours to be conducted in conjunction with the G20 Pittsburgh Summit

The University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will be hosting 12 science and technology tours Sept. 21 in conjunction with the G20 Pittsburgh Summit Sept. 24-25. These tours of cutting-edge research and development will help explain how and why the "eds and meds" sector of Pittsburgh's economy has become a powerful driver of the region's success.

29 Aug 2009

SABiosciences included in The Scientist Magazine's 2009 Top 30 Best Places to Work list

SABiosciences announces its inclusion on The Scientist Magazine's 2009 Top 30 Best Places to Work Industry Survey. Best Places to Work is an annual survey highlighting those companies with the most positive work environment, dedicated management, and innovative ways to motivate their workforce.

29 Aug 2009

New study reveals that alcohol "abstainers" are at the highest risk of depression

Abstaining from alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of depression according to a new study published in Addiction journal.

29 Aug 2009

Reference guide to assist grievers during the first hours and days following a sudden and unexpected death

The number of immediate considerations following the death of loved one can be daunting, but the aftermath of an unexpected death can be especially traumatic for grievers. In partnership with the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program of the U. College of Nursing has released a reference guide to assist grievers during those first hours and days following a sudden and unexpected death.

29 Aug 2009

Rhonix - a new online medical translation community forum from ENLASO

ENLASO Corporation, a leading provider of medical and life sciences translation and localization solutions, today announced that it has launched a new social networking forum dedicated to helping improve the quality in medical and life sciences translations.

28 Aug 2009

Dynamic Chiropractic PracticeINSIGHTS - a new magazine for chiropractors launched by MPA Media

MPA Media today announced the launch of a new magazine in the chiropractic market created to help chiropractors make business and buying decisions.

28 Aug 2009

Film released on people with Asperger Syndrome

Torontonian Gail Hawkins - founder of an Asperger Syndrome employment consultancy - is the author of a practical guide for the Asperger population that figures prominently in director Max Mayer's new feature film "Adam", the Alfred P. Sloan prize winner at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

28 Aug 2009

The California Endowment to fund a statewide campaign that promotes the participation of all residents in the 2010 U.S. Census

To ensure that every Californian is counted in the 2010 U.S. Census, the state’s largest, private health foundation today announced that it will make $4 million in grants towards a statewide campaign that will promote the importance of participating in the Census, particularly in the large number of "hard to count" communities throughout the state.

28 Aug 2009

St. Jude Medical opens first Advanced Learning Center in Brussels

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) today announced the official opening of the St. Jude Medical Advanced Learning Center, in Brussels, Belgium, offering education and training in advanced, evidence-based therapies for physicians who treat heart disease.

28 Aug 2009

NIH panel releases report on the pertinence of family health history information in improving health

Though most Americans are familiar with completing a questionnaire about their family health history when visiting health care providers, an independent panel was convened by the National Institutes of Health this week to critically assess exactly what we know and what we need to learn about how this process relates to improving health.

28 Aug 2009

Springer signs agreement with The Endocrine Society to co-publish a new journal

Springer, one of the leading publishers in the fields of science, technology and medicine, has signed an agreement with The Endocrine Society to co-publish a new journal, Hormones & Cancer, starting in January 2010.

28 Aug 2009

Miscellaneous News

Fitness and weight loss are the main reasons behind European runners

People who drink alcohol are likely to exercise more than teetotalers

HHS Flu Prevention PSA contest conducted to help promote flu prevention

New sleep formula unveiled at USANA Health Sciences' 17th annual international convention

“Next Top Doc” quiz winner to receive the ReachMD $5000.00 Educational Scholarship

ABAM addresses the need for treating patients with addiction issues by introducing a new certification

Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center Student Commons dedicated in honour of the Naimoli family by WesternU

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award

AAAHC re-accredits Associated Dental Care Providers

Science and technology tours to be conducted in conjunction with the G20 Pittsburgh Summit

SABiosciences included in The Scientist Magazine's 2009 Top 30 Best Places to Work list

New study reveals that alcohol "abstainers" are at the highest risk of depression

Reference guide to assist grievers during the first hours and days following a sudden and unexpected death

Rhonix - a new online medical translation community forum from ENLASO

Dynamic Chiropractic PracticeINSIGHTS - a new magazine for chiropractors launched by MPA Media

Film released on people with Asperger Syndrome

The California Endowment to fund a statewide campaign that promotes the participation of all residents in the 2010 U.S. Census

St. Jude Medical opens first Advanced Learning Center in Brussels

NIH panel releases report on the pertinence of family health history information in improving health

Springer signs agreement with The Endocrine Society to co-publish a new journal

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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