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Mid-career scientists receive the 2009 Julie Martin Mid-Career Awards in Aging Research

Charleen T. Chu, MD, PhD, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh and David M. Sabatini, MD, PhD, associate professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, received the 2009 Julie Martin Mid-Career Awards in Aging Research. Sponsored by The Ellison Medical Foundation, the grants provide funding of $550,000 to mid-career scientists whose research has great potential in advancing understanding of basic aging and its impact on age-related diseases.

26 Aug 2009

Kaduna State Nigeria to install the M2SYS Bio-Plugin easy-to-use fingerprint biometrics system

Kaduna State Nigeria, an established service provider of hitch-free Hajj operations, will be using the M2SYS Bio-Plugin solution, a seamless and easy-to-use fingerprint biometrics system. The software will enable Kaduna to keep a database of records that include every detail related to Hajj, including how many times a pilgrim performed.

26 Aug 2009

Virginia Tech researchers to help pre-diabetic adults begin resistance training for preventing diabetes

Systematic, progressive resistance training - also called strength training - is a safe and efficient way for middle-aged and older adults to improve their health. A Virginia Tech led research team that includes experts in behavior, exercise, physiology, and medicine is designing a program to help pre-diabetic adults begin and, most important, maintain resistance training in order to prevent diabetes.

26 Aug 2009

Study reveals high levels of ergothioneine in RBCs of women with pre-eclampsia

A chemical compound found in unpasteurised food has been detected in unusually high levels in the red blood cells of pregnant women with the condition pre-eclampsia.

26 Aug 2009

Raptor Pharmaceuticals raises funds to execute its corporate strategy

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. ("Raptor" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTP), today announced that it has raised an aggregate $5 million of gross proceeds through a private placement of units ("August 2009 Private Placement") and through the exercise of warrants (the "Warrant Exchange") originally issued in connection with its May/June 2008 private placement.

25 Aug 2009

Garden Of Life introduces dietary supplement capsule that minimizes varicose and spider veins

For years, millions of women tried everything from heavy leg make up to dark pantyhose to cover up unsightly varicose and spider veins. Now there's a better way to reduce the appearance of unwanted veins with Garden of Life's (www.gardenoflife.com) Lovely Legs(TM), the only dietary supplement backed by extensive human clinical studies and millions of happy European women.

25 Aug 2009

Cybex International re-brands its research division as Cybex Institute For Exercise Science

Cybex International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for the commercial and consumer markets, announced today the re-branding of its research arm as the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science, with the continued mission of disseminating scientifically accurate information applicable to the disciplines of general fitness, sports performance and clinical medicine.

25 Aug 2009

Impact Fusion International to commence filming of Anti-Steroids and Anti-Drug Campaign

Impact Fusion International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IFUS) announced that it will begin filming of its Anti-Steroids and Anti-Drug Campaign with retired NFL star Kenneth Davidson. This campaign will be centered around the Intact Sports Nutrition products Intact Endurance and Intact Protein+ that will be sold as a system called Intact Complete.

25 Aug 2009

Celsius Holdings introduces calorie burning beverage in New York and Pennsylvania

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CSUH) announced today that Celsius®, the original calorie burning beverage, is now available at all 76 Tops Friendly Markets locations in New York and Pennsylvania.

25 Aug 2009

Study suggests that artificially sweetened beverages may help to control weight

A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.

25 Aug 2009

Low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet increases the risk for atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessels

Even as low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets have proven successful at helping individuals rapidly lose weight, little is known about the diets' long-term effects on vascular health.

25 Aug 2009

People with high diastolic blood pressure more likely to have cognitive impairment

High blood pressure is linked to memory problems in people over 45, according to research published in the August 25, 2009, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Aug 2009

Orphan drug status granted to BioCancell's BC-819 drug

Tikcro Technologies today announced that the United States (“US”) Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") has granted orphan drug status to BioCancell's BC-819 drug, currently in Phase I/IIa clinical trials, for its use in treating ovarian cancer.

24 Aug 2009

Cell Therapeutics completes sale of Series 2 Preferred Stock and warrants

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) (the "Company") today announced the closing of its previously announced sale of $30 million of shares of its Series 2 Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in a registered offering to a single institutional investor. The investor has elected to convert all of its shares of Series 2 Preferred Stock and to receive the 18,853,103 shares of the Company's common stock issuable upon such conversion at the closing.

24 Aug 2009

Research study reveals that mortality remains high in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Mortality remains high among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension awaiting lung transplant, despite changes to the allocation system that were designed to reduce mortality and increase the equitable distribution of donor organs, according to new research out of University of California San Francisco.

24 Aug 2009

Marin Catholic High School's new SAS system reduces the presence of illness-causing microorganisms

Marin Catholic High School (MCHS) and CSG, the worldwide leader in environmentally-beneficial surface treatments, today announced the school is the Bay Area's first education facility to integrate the Surface Antimicrobial System (SAS). The most environmentally friendly and long-lasting treatment of its kind, SAS has transformed 10,000 square feet of high-touch surfaces in Marin's athletic facility into materials that continuously inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, mold, and fungi for three years.

24 Aug 2009

Emisphere Technologies announces sale of common stock shares resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced the completion of its previously announced sale of 5,714,286 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase up to 2,685,714 additional shares of common stock in a registered direct offering with two institutional investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million (the “Financing”).

24 Aug 2009

Research study conducted to analyze long-term patterns in weight-related activities

Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men.

24 Aug 2009

Cut back in research and development expenses helps to decrease losses in second quarter for Ico Therapeutics

iCo Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: ICO) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars and in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Canadian GAAP).

24 Aug 2009

American Council on Exercise reveals fitness and nutrition tips for students

As students all across the country flock to college campuses this month, The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today revealed its top ten fitness and nutrition tips for remaining in good health for the 2009 school year.

22 Aug 2009

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Mid-career scientists receive the 2009 Julie Martin Mid-Career Awards in Aging Research

Kaduna State Nigeria to install the M2SYS Bio-Plugin easy-to-use fingerprint biometrics system

Virginia Tech researchers to help pre-diabetic adults begin resistance training for preventing diabetes

Study reveals high levels of ergothioneine in RBCs of women with pre-eclampsia

Raptor Pharmaceuticals raises funds to execute its corporate strategy

Garden Of Life introduces dietary supplement capsule that minimizes varicose and spider veins

Cybex International re-brands its research division as Cybex Institute For Exercise Science

Impact Fusion International to commence filming of Anti-Steroids and Anti-Drug Campaign

Celsius Holdings introduces calorie burning beverage in New York and Pennsylvania

Study suggests that artificially sweetened beverages may help to control weight

Low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet increases the risk for atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessels

People with high diastolic blood pressure more likely to have cognitive impairment

Orphan drug status granted to BioCancell's BC-819 drug

Cell Therapeutics completes sale of Series 2 Preferred Stock and warrants

Research study reveals that mortality remains high in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Marin Catholic High School's new SAS system reduces the presence of illness-causing microorganisms

Emisphere Technologies announces sale of common stock shares resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million

Research study conducted to analyze long-term patterns in weight-related activities

Cut back in research and development expenses helps to decrease losses in second quarter for Ico Therapeutics

American Council on Exercise reveals fitness and nutrition tips for students

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