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Australian Food Industry pledges salt reductions

“While salt is an important part of people’s diet, eating too much can be harmful and that’s why industry has been involved in salt reduction strategies for a number of years,” said Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Chief Executive Kate Carnell, who highlighted that increased salt in diet is directly linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

22 Mar 2010

Mrs. Obama on childhood obesity

Last month First Lady Michelle Obama launched a programme called “Let’s Move” aiming at reducing and eradicating the childhood obesity epidemic in the existing generation so that the nation as a whole attains a healthy adulthood in the coming decades.

18 Mar 2010

Atrium Innovations acquires the assets of Trophic Canada for total cash consideration of $11M

Atrium Innovations Inc., a recognized leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of professionally endorsed, science-based products for the health and nutrition industry, today announced the purchase of the assets of Trophic Canada, a leading manufacturer and distributor of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements in the Canadian Health Food Store market.

18 Mar 2010

Mortality in CAD patients: Key predictor identified

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) hospitalizes more than 160,000 Canadians every year, and almost one quarter of those patients die from this common form of heart disease. But now a team of Vancouver-based researchers has identified a key predictor of mortality in CAD patients, which means that specialists can better determine how to treat and improve outcomes for patients with CAD.

16 Mar 2010

Publix Pharmacies launches first phase of new diabetes management system

Today Publix Pharmacies launched the first phase of a new diabetes management system. The program is a multi-faceted program established to assist customers and associates living with diabetes in managing their medication, compliance, monitoring, education, nutrition and exercise.

16 Mar 2010

Regence acquires assets of Kinetix Living

As part of its continued focus on developing programs designed to meet employers' needs, Regence has acquired the assets of Kinetix Living Corp., a Seattle-based company that provides customized health and nutrition programs to corporate clients and individuals throughout the country.

11 Mar 2010

Increasing cost of universal health care in Canada to handcuff governments' ability to provide different services: Poll

A poll of Canadians conducted for the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shows that most feel the steadily increasing cost of providing universal health care in Canada will handcuff governments' ability to provide services such as education, transportation and pension benefits.

9 Mar 2010

2010 Federal Budget lacks substantive funding in support of heart health initiatives: HSF concerned

The Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) is concerned with the lack of any substantive funding in support of heart health initiatives as outlined in today's 2010 Federal Budget.

5 Mar 2010

KID HEALTHY campaign celebrates eighth anniversary

Leaders of the annual KID HEALTHY - Steps to Healthy Living Campaign, announced today that on March 9 they will celebrate eight years of working in schools and youth agencies to combat the rising trend of childhood obesity in Southern California

4 Mar 2010

Clear One Health Plans launches Natural Health Plan for Oregon residents

Clear One Health Plans, Inc. today announced the launch of the first Natural Health Plan that focuses on holistic health insurance available in the state of Oregon. The new Natural Health Plan is available throughout the state of Oregon beginning February 1, 2010 to Oregon residents and is specifically designed with an emphasis on alternative medicine such as naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutraceuticals (vitamins and minerals).

4 Mar 2010

Community support critical for reducing childhood obesity

Community support of school obesity prevention programs is critical to achieving a significant decrease in obesity among children, according to researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, which is part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

4 Mar 2010

FDA's recommendations over LABAs: AANMA advises patients to make informed decisions

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) encourages patients to make informed decisions about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations affecting patients using asthma medications known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) or 12-hour bronchodilators: Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort.

3 Mar 2010

Seventh annual forum to discuss Ontario's alcohol policy and actions need to address alcohol-related harm

As the question of how best to deal with privatization of alcohol sales and drinking and driving continue to be debated in Ontario, the Ontario Public Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are pleased to present the seventh annual forum, aptly entitled Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity.

1 Mar 2010

FDA's warning over LABA medications for asthma: AANMA offers guidance

Today Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) offered guidance to help patients understand recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings about Advair ® (fluticasone and salmeterol), Foradil ® (formoterol), Severent ® (salmeterol) and Symbicort ® (budesonide and formoterol), daily inhaled medications containing a long-acting beta agonist (LABA, a 12-hour bronchodilator).

24 Feb 2010

LifeSciences British Columbia, UBC to host global summit on HIV/AIDS

LifeSciences British Columbia, the BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS, and the University of British Columbia will host a global summit on HIV/AIDS on Feb. 26th, 2010, against the backdrop of the 2010 Olympic Games.

24 Feb 2010

Aesthetic sports sanction behaviors more consistent with eating disorders than healthy living

The control and perfectionism that set Olympic athletes apart from their peers at lower levels of competition often have a darker side, according to Kimberly Dennis, M.D., a leading psychiatrist specializing in eating disorder treatment.

22 Feb 2010

New resource for parents to combat childhood obesity

In October 2009, two national non-profit organizations teamed together to launch a free resource for parents to help them combat childhood obesity in their homes and communities.

19 Feb 2010

Patients and doctors differ when it comes to daily health activities

When it comes to daily health activities such as diet and exercise, Americans and their doctors may not always see eye to eye.

17 Feb 2010

New book by 12 world-leading scientists calls for renewed approach to drug policy

Drug policy - or really, the way our society controls and provides interventions for both legal and illegal psychoactive substances - is one of those things that seems inherently controversial.

17 Feb 2010

Disney participates in 'Let’s Move' campaign to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles for kids and families

As part of its ongoing effort to promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition for kids and families, Disney today announced that it will develop a program in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama supporting “Let’s Move,” her newly announced campaign to create a healthier generation.

10 Feb 2010

Healthy Living News and Research

Australian Food Industry pledges salt reductions

Mrs. Obama on childhood obesity

Atrium Innovations acquires the assets of Trophic Canada for total cash consideration of $11M

Mortality in CAD patients: Key predictor identified

Publix Pharmacies launches first phase of new diabetes management system

Regence acquires assets of Kinetix Living

Increasing cost of universal health care in Canada to handcuff governments' ability to provide different services: Poll

2010 Federal Budget lacks substantive funding in support of heart health initiatives: HSF concerned

KID HEALTHY campaign celebrates eighth anniversary

Clear One Health Plans launches Natural Health Plan for Oregon residents

Community support critical for reducing childhood obesity

FDA's recommendations over LABAs: AANMA advises patients to make informed decisions

Seventh annual forum to discuss Ontario's alcohol policy and actions need to address alcohol-related harm

FDA's warning over LABA medications for asthma: AANMA offers guidance

LifeSciences British Columbia, UBC to host global summit on HIV/AIDS

Aesthetic sports sanction behaviors more consistent with eating disorders than healthy living

New resource for parents to combat childhood obesity

Patients and doctors differ when it comes to daily health activities

New book by 12 world-leading scientists calls for renewed approach to drug policy

Disney participates in 'Let’s Move' campaign to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles for kids and families

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