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Third-quarter fiscal 2009 results announced by Life Time Fitness

Life Time Fitness, Inc. today reported its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

22 Oct 2009

First clinical trial to test a weight maintenance program for obese pregnant women

More than half of women in the United States are overweight or obese when they become pregnant, and most go on to gain more than the recommended amount during pregnancy. The excess weight can lead to a myriad of complications, including preeclampsia, diabetes, bigger babies, C-sections, birth injuries, and weight retention after pregnancy.

22 Oct 2009

Peripheral arterial disease linked to lifestyle changes

Modifying the risk of peripheral arterial disease (or PAD)-with healthy lifestyle changes-remains vital to one's health, note researchers in a recent issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. And while PAD can progress and worsen over time, there is not enough evidence yet to advocate minimally invasive treatment in patients who have had a narrowing or blockage of a leg artery but showing no signs or symptoms of the disease, say Irish researchers in a retrospective study of more than 900 individuals.

22 Oct 2009

Obese women retain half of post pregnancy weight

Obese women who gain more than the recommended amount during pregnancy are much more likely to retain a portion of that weight one year after they give birth, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

22 Oct 2009

Obesity prevention efforts in the El Paso region are effective, say researchers

Researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living at The University of Texas School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus found the obesity prevention efforts in the El Paso region were the most effective in Texas in decreasing the prevalence of childhood obesity.

22 Oct 2009

Alacer launches new Emergen-C, a vitamin drink to boost immune systems

Emergen-C Immune+(TM) is a new formula providing a fun, healthy and convenient way to get a concentrated boost of immune-strengthening nutrients. The new Emergen-C Immune+ is comprised of the original Emergen-C(®)( )formula, containing 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C, plus a proprietary immune complex with beta glucans, a healthy dose of zinc and a host of other nutrients - all working together to help support the body's natural immune function.

22 Oct 2009

Cangene Corporation announces financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009

Cangene Corporation today reports financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009.

22 Oct 2009

Lux Biosciences to present on LX211 at 2009 AAO annual conference

Lux Biosciences, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for serious ophthalmic diseases, today announced that the company’s experimental drug LX211 (LUVENIQ; oral voclosporin) will be featured in several presentations at the 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual conference and American Uveitis Society meeting being held October 24-26 in San Francisco.

21 Oct 2009

UW researchers suggest approaches for treating depression in older cancer patients

Depression in older cancer patients is very common, and has debilitating effects on their quality of life both during and after treatment. University of Washington (UW) researchers are showing that there are ways to better this situation.

21 Oct 2009

King Pharmaceuticals receives FDA complete response letter for CorVue NDA

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a complete response letter regarding the New Drug Application (NDA) for CorVue™ (binodenoson) for injection.

21 Oct 2009

Book reviews applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine

This publication reviews past, current and future applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. It highlights ethical concerns, potential clinical applications and exploitation of genetic information. The authors, an interdisciplinary group of experts comprising clinicians, exercise scientists, human geneticists and other biological scientists, present an integrated and holistic understanding of the field to the reader.

21 Oct 2009

Innovative way to keep produce and flowers fresh for longer periods of time

Did you know that millions of tons of fruits and vegetables in the United States end up in the trash can before being eaten, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

21 Oct 2009

GOP message: Democratic health reforms are bad for America

Politico: "Through the summer, congressional Republicans were able to stand back and let the health care debate play out around them — watching public support for the idea plummet amid bitter town halls and Democratic infighting." And even as the chances increase that "President Barack Obama will have a chance to sign a health reform bill, Republicans say they're content to stick by that strategy — believing they can define the Democratic plan as a bad mix of higher premiums, more taxes and cuts to Medicare. And that, they believe, is a winning formula for them in 2010."

21 Oct 2009

24 Hour Fitness launches new Annapolis Super Sport club

24 Hour Fitness®, the largest privately owned U.S. fitness chain and a leading health club industry pioneer, announced today the opening of the Annapolis Super Sport club - the first club in the Annapolis area.

21 Oct 2009

Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma acquires Sepracor

Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. (“DSP”) and Sepracor Inc. today announce the successful completion of DSP’s acquisition of Sepracor for US$23.00 per share in cash. DSP completed the acquisition through a cash tender offer and by exercising an option to acquire additional shares directly from Sepracor followed by a short-form merger of an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of DSP with and into Sepracor on October 20, 2009. Sepracor is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of DSP.

21 Oct 2009

Grady Memorial Hospital uses LiveProcess event log for emergency healthcare management

Facilities like Atlanta, Georgia-based Grady Memorial Hospital are taking extra precautions, including leveraging technology for emergency healthcare management, in anticipation of a H1N1 surge this fall.

21 Oct 2009

Children having accelerated bone growth at an increased risk of hypertension

Children whose bones are "older" than their chronological age may be at an increased risk of hypertension, according to a study reported today (19 October) in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Oct 2009

A.P. Pharma to raise funds through placement

A.P. Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with certain existing accredited investors providing for a private placement of up to $13.1 million in two tranches, the first consisting of common stock and warrants with aggregate proceeds of approximately $8.1 million, and a second tranche of common stock with proceeds of approximately $5 million.

20 Oct 2009

Two high blood pressure medicines effective in treating stable ischemic heart disease

Two medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure appear to be effective in treating a common type of heart disease known as stable ischemic heart disease, according to a new comparative effectiveness review funded by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

20 Oct 2009

Philips launches DirectLife fitness program to deliver health benefits

Philips is delivering on their commitment to be the leader in health and well-being with the launch of Philips DirectLife, a new customized, interactive fitness program that offers a fun and simple solution to people eager to adopt a more active lifestyle.

20 Oct 2009