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Canadian researchers: Probiotic found in breast milk reduces painful cramping in gut

Here's another reason to breast feed your baby: Canadian researchers have discovered how a probiotic found in breast milk reduces or eliminates painful cramping in the gut. In a new research report published online in the FASEB Journal, these scientists use mice to show that a specific strain of Lactobacillus reuteri decreases the force of muscle contractions in the gut within minutes of exposure.

3 Jun 2010

New book proposes engineering approach to US health care reform

The current problems of access, affordability and quality in the US healthcare system won't be solved by providing health insurance to all. The editors of the new book Engineering the System of Healthcare Delivery (ISBN: 978-1-60750-532-7) propose an engineering approach to healthcare. In this publication by IOS Press, editors William B. Rouse and Denis A. Cortese and a team of highly regarded thought leaders in the field explain their vision.

3 Jun 2010

Total ankle replacement surgery available as option for patients with painful arthritis: ACFAS

Advances in surgical options for end-stage ankle arthritis have prompted the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons to issue a position statement on the use of total ankle replacement surgery as an option for some patients with painful arthritis.

3 Jun 2010

Protein-rich breakfast may reduce calorie consumption

According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nearly one in three American children are overweight or obese, which increases their risk for developing obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer.

3 Jun 2010

Chocolate milk offers recovery advantage to help repair and rebuild muscles: Researchers

One of the best post-exercise recovery drinks could already be in your refrigerator, according to new research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine conference this week. In a series of four studies, researchers found that chocolate milk offered a recovery advantage to help repair and rebuild muscles, compared to specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks.

3 Jun 2010

Major loophole in physical education mandates for students in U.S.

The Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA released today from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Heart Association, shows that while the majority of states mandate physical education, there are two significant inadequacies: time requirements and exemptions/waivers.

2 Jun 2010

CCAC applauds Quebec Ministry of Health's colorectal cancer screening pilot

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) applauds the decision of the Quebec Ministry of Health and its Minister Yves Bolduc to implement a colorectal cancer screening pilot in anticipation of launching a province wide colorectal cancer screening program.

2 Jun 2010

Bangalore INDIA BIO 2010 inaugurated

Bangalore INDIA BIO 2010, India's premier Biotechnology event organized by the Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Vision Group on Biotechnology and MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Co was inaugurated today by Shri B.S. Yeddyurappa, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Shri Katta Subramanya Naidu - Hon'ble Minister for IT & BT, Information, Excise and BWSSB, Government of Karnataka.

2 Jun 2010

Barriers, misinformation still prevent many from seeking flu protection for their families: Canadian Flu Report

According to the Canadian Flu Report released today, 40 per cent of parents are now more interested in vaccinating themselves and their children against seasonal flu following last year's H1N1 outbreak. Yet, significant barriers and misinformation are still preventing many from actually seeking proper flu protection for their families.

2 Jun 2010

May Assets in HSAs and HRAs grown to $7.1 billion in 2009: EBRI study

May Assets in health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements, two relatively new employment-based health benefit plan options , have grown in recent years and totaled $7.1 billion in 2009, up from $835.4 million three years earlier, according to a study published today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute.

2 Jun 2010

SAGES issues new practice guideline for surgical treatment of GERD

BARRX Medical Inc., a leader in the development of minimally invasive medical devices designed to remove precancerous tissue from within the gastrointestinal tract, reported today that the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons has issued a new practice guideline for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Left untreated, reflux of stomach contents such as acid and bile into the esophagus in GERD patients often leads to injury and chronic inflammation of the lining of the esophagus.

2 Jun 2010

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

Aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia (AIAA) is a major side effect in breast cancer survivors, producing joint pain so severe that as many as ten percent of women discontinue their therapy prematurely while undergoing treatment with these lifesaving drugs.

2 Jun 2010

FC Barcelona agrees to make Herbalife its Official Nutrition Sponsor

Herbalife Ltd. announced a three-year, multi-million dollar agreement with FC Barcelona to make Herbalife the club's Official Nutrition Sponsor. At the same time, Leo Messi has agreed to a personal sponsorship agreement.

2 Jun 2010

Alexion Pharmaceuticals plans to launch Soliris in Japan for patients with PNH

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Alexion Pharma International Sàrl today announced that the launch of Soliris (eculizumab) as a treatment for patients with PNH in Japan will begin in the third quarter of 2010, approximately three months earlier than previously expected.

2 Jun 2010

Aegis Health Group offers ten best practices to foster hospital-employer partnerships

In its latest thought paper, "Hospital-Employer Partnerships: Best Practices for Growing Market Share," Aegis Health Group offers ten best practices from hospitals across the country that have fostered mutually beneficial relationships with the employers in their area. Hospital-employer partnerships are proven to be one of the best approaches to efficiently increase market share and enhance revenue to hospitals according to Aegis, the nation's leading strategic revenue growth company for hospitals.

2 Jun 2010

CDRD, Vancouver Prostate Centre announce preferred collaboration agreement

The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) and the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) today announced that they have signed a preferred collaboration agreement as the two organizations jointly strive to accelerate the discovery, development and commercialization of anti-cancer therapeutics.

2 Jun 2010

CookShop nutrition education program helps students make healthier food choices: Survey

Hundreds of New York City public elementary school teachers reported in a survey that their students are making healthier food choices because of CookShop, a nutrition education program of the Food Bank For New York City that is funded and supported by the USDA. This finding is significant at a time when 43 percent of the city's elementary school children are overweight or obese.

2 Jun 2010

Majority of poker players use performance enhancing drugs: Study

A Nova Southeastern University study recently presented at a national conference found that 80 percent of poker players around the world reported using drugs and other substances to enhance their performance in poker.

2 Jun 2010

Targeted monoclonal antibodies show promise for pancreatic and metastatic breast cancer

Early trials using targeted monoclonal antibodies in combination with existing therapies show promise in treating pancreatic cancer and metastatic breast cancer, according to research that will be presented by investigators from the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center at the 2010 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology June 4 through 8.

2 Jun 2010

Emerson Ecologics announces awardees of Partner status in Emerson Quality Program

Emerson Ecologics, LLC announces the debut of the first group of manufacturers to be awarded Partner status in the Emerson Quality Program(SM) (EQP). This one-of-a-kind quality assurance program for the nutritional supplements industry provides practitioners with manufacturer-specific quality and safety information to assist in confidently recommending the best products to patients.

2 Jun 2010

Education News and Research

Canadian researchers: Probiotic found in breast milk reduces painful cramping in gut

New book proposes engineering approach to US health care reform

Total ankle replacement surgery available as option for patients with painful arthritis: ACFAS

Protein-rich breakfast may reduce calorie consumption

Chocolate milk offers recovery advantage to help repair and rebuild muscles: Researchers

Major loophole in physical education mandates for students in U.S.

CCAC applauds Quebec Ministry of Health's colorectal cancer screening pilot

Bangalore INDIA BIO 2010 inaugurated

Barriers, misinformation still prevent many from seeking flu protection for their families: Canadian Flu Report

May Assets in HSAs and HRAs grown to $7.1 billion in 2009: EBRI study

SAGES issues new practice guideline for surgical treatment of GERD

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

FC Barcelona agrees to make Herbalife its Official Nutrition Sponsor

Alexion Pharmaceuticals plans to launch Soliris in Japan for patients with PNH

Aegis Health Group offers ten best practices to foster hospital-employer partnerships

CDRD, Vancouver Prostate Centre announce preferred collaboration agreement

CookShop nutrition education program helps students make healthier food choices: Survey

Majority of poker players use performance enhancing drugs: Study

Targeted monoclonal antibodies show promise for pancreatic and metastatic breast cancer

Emerson Ecologics announces awardees of Partner status in Emerson Quality Program

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