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Dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide increases stamina during high intensity exercise: Research

Research from the University of Exeter has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise.

27 Aug 2010

Cooper Institute receives contract from Texas Department to develop NUTRIGRAM for children

In an effort to curb the alarming rates of obesity in Texas, The Cooper Institute was recently awarded a contract from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to develop a nutrition assessment and educational service for students called NUTRIGRAM.

27 Aug 2010

New vibration technology to reduce stubborn stomach fat

For millions of dieters it seems impossible to lose belly fat no matter however carefully they watch what they eat or how many sit-ups they do. Some people give up and blame it on genetics, metabolism or body type and simply accept it as a fact of life. For whatever the reason, many Americans discover that stubborn fat around the stomach and love handles will not melt away despite their best efforts. Now a fitness research company says there is an effective way to win the battle of the bulge without special diets, drinks or difficult exercises.

27 Aug 2010

National Kickoff Classic partners with Close the Gap campaign to raise heart disease risk factor awareness

Boston Scientific today announced that its Close the Gap campaign is partnering with the Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic to raise awareness of heart disease risk factors for women and minorities.

26 Aug 2010

Affordable Care Act that mandates free preventative services goes into effect in September

Starting in September, President Obama's Affordable Care Act will go into effect. The act mandates free preventative services such as cholesterol or breast cancer screenings and tetanus shots. But the question is, will doctors and patients take advantage of these new preventative services? "Unfortunately, thanks to our American healthcare system, we have been programmed to focus on treatment and not prevention," said Dr. David Samadi, a urologic oncologist specializing in prostate cancer treatment and robotic surgery, who is also the Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

26 Aug 2010

Emisphere Technologies to raise $6.5 million from two private placement deals

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced that on August 25, 2010, Emisphere Technologies, Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors pursuant to which the Company has agreed to sell an aggregate of 3,497,528 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase a total of 2,623,146 additional shares of its common stock for total gross proceeds of $3,532,503.28.

26 Aug 2010

Nabi receives US patent for treatment and prevention of nicotine addiction with NicVAX conjugate vaccines

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals announced the receipt of a patent for treating and preventing nicotine addiction with NicVAX® and related nicotine conjugate vaccines. The United States Patent and Trademark office issued U.S. Patent No. 7,776,620 entitled "Hapten-carrier conjugates for treating and preventing nicotine addiction" for the exclusive use of methods for treating and preventing nicotine addiction with NicVAX and related nicotine vaccines. This patent runs through December 2018.

26 Aug 2010

FDA approves brand name VELETRI for Actelion's epoprostenol for injection therapy

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the brand name VELETRI® for the company's epoprostenol for injection therapy. VELETRI has been commercially available since April 2010 as Epoprostenol for Injection for the treatment of moderate to severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and PAH associated with the scleroderma spectrum of disease. Actelion plans to release VELETRI-labeled product by early fourth quarter of 2010.

26 Aug 2010

Angeion Corporation 2010 third quarter revenue increases to $7.1 million

Angeion Corporation today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2010.

26 Aug 2010

Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in patients with high sensitivity C-reactive protein

People at intermediate risk of cardiovascular disease who have high levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a blood marker for inflammation, could benefit from cholesterol-lowering therapy even if their cholesterol is already at desirable levels.

25 Aug 2010

NacTel installs and integrates new customer communications system for Drive Medical

NacTel, a leading provider of enterprise telecommunications and data systems has successfully installed and integrated a new state-of-the-art customer communications system for Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing, one of the fastest growing durable medical equipment companies in the world. Drive Medical needed a sophisticated feature set to serve its customers, and chose the ShoreTel UC system, a brilliantly simple unified communication (UC) solution based on its award-winning IP business phone system, installed by NacTel.

25 Aug 2010

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Allergan sign amended agreement for ophthalmic formulations

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today it has entered into an Amended and Restated License, Development and Marketing Agreement with Allergan, Inc., which revises terms related to the PROLACRIA (diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution) 2% development program and Inspire's right to receive revenues from Allergan based on net sales of RESTASIS (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% and any other human ophthalmic formulations of cyclosporine owned or controlled by Allergan.

25 Aug 2010

MRI and MR spectroscopy determine internal fat distribution: Study

Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't. German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide the answer and help predict who will benefit from lifestyle changes.

25 Aug 2010

New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

25 Aug 2010

Rock Sake traditional white spirits are gluten and sulfite free

The movement toward high quality, all natural food and drink continues to gain momentum and Americans need a cocktail that fits in with their healthy lifestyle. Rock Sake is a line of ultra-premium, domestically produced sake that is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional white spirits. Per ounce, Rock Sake is half the calories of vodka, rum and other white spirits and is gluten and sulfite free.

25 Aug 2010

New book provides vision on reforming Alzheimer's disease treatment

Although a new surge of scientific research has uncovered telltale signs of Alzheimer's disease that show up in brain scans and spinal taps, many questions remain unanswered about the clinical value of early testing and the overall direction of patient care, according to Dr. Kenneth S. Kosik, Harriman Professor of Neuroscience Research at the University of California and co-director of UCSB's Neuroscience Research Institute.

25 Aug 2010

Also in Global Health News: IDUs in Kenya; Haiti recovery; Pandemic preparedness; Somalia hunger; HIV in Mozambique; Strengthening immune system against HIV

In Kenya, "[i]ntravenous drug users (IDUs) have been largely ignored by the government's HIV programmes on the basis that drug-taking is illegal, but a new policy is being drafted with the aim of reducing HIV transmission among this high-risk group," IRIN/PlusNews reports. The article includes comments from Nicholas Muraguri, head of the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Control Programme, who said that the policy would treat drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one.

25 Aug 2010

Short period of excessive eating can have prolonged effects on health

A short period of excess food consumption can have long term effects on your body weight and fat storage even after the initial weight is lost. A study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition & Metabolism has found that a four-week episode of increased energy intake and decreased exercise can cause increased weight and fat mass more than two years later when compared to control individuals.

24 Aug 2010

MWellA online community promotes awareness on mental disorders

Mental health is a hot button issue in today's society. People worry about the safety, cost, and multiple side-effects of anti-depressants and other psychoactive medications. Everyone wants to find peace of mind, contentment and happiness, but for many this struggle can prove overwhelming. Author and world organic food movement pioneer Paul Huljich addresses this issue in a Ning community he created for his organization MWellA (Mind Wellness Awareness)

24 Aug 2010

Gatherer Partnership to advance patient rehabilitation, conditioning techniques

New company to create objective analysis and measurement physiotherapy products to improve support for critical decisions relating to patient assessment, condition and the need for surgical intervention.

24 Aug 2010

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide increases stamina during high intensity exercise: Research

Cooper Institute receives contract from Texas Department to develop NUTRIGRAM for children

New vibration technology to reduce stubborn stomach fat

National Kickoff Classic partners with Close the Gap campaign to raise heart disease risk factor awareness

Affordable Care Act that mandates free preventative services goes into effect in September

Emisphere Technologies to raise $6.5 million from two private placement deals

Nabi receives US patent for treatment and prevention of nicotine addiction with NicVAX conjugate vaccines

FDA approves brand name VELETRI for Actelion's epoprostenol for injection therapy

Angeion Corporation 2010 third quarter revenue increases to $7.1 million

Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in patients with high sensitivity C-reactive protein

NacTel installs and integrates new customer communications system for Drive Medical

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Allergan sign amended agreement for ophthalmic formulations

MRI and MR spectroscopy determine internal fat distribution: Study

New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

Rock Sake traditional white spirits are gluten and sulfite free

New book provides vision on reforming Alzheimer's disease treatment

Also in Global Health News: IDUs in Kenya; Haiti recovery; Pandemic preparedness; Somalia hunger; HIV in Mozambique; Strengthening immune system against HIV

Short period of excessive eating can have prolonged effects on health

MWellA online community promotes awareness on mental disorders

Gatherer Partnership to advance patient rehabilitation, conditioning techniques

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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