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Nutrisystem announces support for the Stop Diabetes movement

20. November 2009 11:37
Nutrisystem, Inc., a leading developer of weight loss products and services, today announced its company-wide support for the recently launched Stop DiabetesSM movement from the American Diabetes Association. On the heels of the successful launch of Nutrisystem D, its program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight, Nutrisystem has implemented a $5.00 contribution for every person who shares their story on the American Diabetes Association’s Stop Diabetes website, up to $100,000 through December 31, 2009. [More]

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NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

20. November 2009 05:00
New education strategies for better controlling hypertension and research suggesting a possible link between short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of constricted blood vessels are among the research highlights from studies supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the American Heart Association's 2009 Scientific Sessions in Orlando held Nov. 14-18. [More]

Direct link between insulin and core body temperature discovered

20. November 2009 00:16
A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a direct link between insulin-a hormone long associated with metabolism and metabolic disorders such as diabetes-and core body temperature. While much research has been conducted on insulin since its discovery in the 1920s, this is the first time the hormone has been connected to the fundamental process of temperature regulation. [More]

Study to test anti-tumor effects of AEOL 10150 initiated

18. November 2009 03:04
Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the initiation of a study to test the anti-tumor effects of AEOL 10150 when combined with radiation and chemotherapy in nude mice bearing human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) xenografts. [More]

New mobile yoga class app for iPhone and iPod Touch iPractice 2.0 released

16. November 2009 10:23
Yoga Journal magazine today announced the release of iPractice 2.0, a new mobile yoga class app for iPhone and iPod Touch. Yoga Journal iPractice features 15 complete yoga classes designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone's capabilities and interface. [More]

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Sunlight Saunas renamed as Sunlighten

16. November 2009 08:09
After a thorough, long-term strategic brand-building process, Sunlighten(TM) has been chosen as the new name for health & wellness leader Sunlight Saunas(TM). Under the same ownership and with a renewed sense of corporate mission, Sunlighten has plans for a host of cutting-edge wellness products over the coming years, including advances in its line of long-celebrated infrared saunas. [More]

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Focus on healthy lifestyle to maintain weight this holiday season

13. November 2009 05:32
Making sure you get right back on your weight loss plan after a big holiday meal is what will help you maintain your weight this holiday season. [More]

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Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas

13. November 2009 00:49
Passing gas -- flatulence -- is normal and happens to everyone. But for some people, excessive gas and pain interfere with normal activities. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas. [More]

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Detailed review of EMPOWER study to evaluate the Maestro System announced

12. November 2009 08:01
EnteroMedics Inc., the developer of medical devices using neuroblocking technology to treat obesity and other gastrointestinal disorders, today announced preliminary findings from its ongoing detailed review of its EMPOWER™ study, a randomized, double-blind, controlled pivotal study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Maestro® System in the treatment of obesity. [More]

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Global demand for nutraceutical ingredients to reach $21.8 billion in 2013

11. November 2009 06:23
Demand for nutraceutical ingredients worldwide is projected to advance 6.2 percent annually to $21.8 billion in 2013, serving a $236 billion global nutritional product industry. [More]

Sports team participation increases unhealthy behaviors in teenage boys

11. November 2009 04:18
Contradicting what most parents might think, participation in team sports doesn't necessarily result in teenage boys adopting healthier behaviors. Instead, new research finds that it is actually associated with increased fighting and drinking. [More]

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Low-fat diet improves mood and memory skills, says new study

10. November 2009 01:46
After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a report in the November 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. [More]

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Yo-yo dieting and sugar-bingeing can lead to anxiety and withdrawal symptoms

10. November 2009 01:00
In research that sheds light on the perils of yo-yo dieting and repeated bouts of sugar-bingeing, researchers from The Scripps Research Institute have shown in animal models that cycling between periods of eating sweet and regular-tasting food can activate the brain's stress system and generate overeating, anxiety, and withdrawal-like symptoms. [More]

Public health experts urge Congress not to overlook the needs of Americans with "morbid obesity"

9. November 2009 08:15
As the House of Representatives and the Senate debate companion bills to make health care more affordable and accessible, a coalition of obesity and public health experts today urged Congress not to overlook the needs of the more than 15 million Americans who suffer from severe obesity and are at the greatest risk for chronic disease and death. [More]

Renewal Laboratories to produce functional beverages with anti-oxidants and omega3 fatty acids

9. November 2009 06:39
Renewal Laboratories announced today that it has developed a patent pending process to produce functional beverages with important anti-oxidants and omega3 fatty acids. Natural, nutritionally important supplements such as Coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, and omega3 fish oil may now be offered in appealing and refreshing drinks. [More]

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