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Tobira Therapeutics presents data on TBR-652 at the European AIDS Conference

Tobira Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company committed to research and product discovery for the treatment of life-threatening and life-altering infectious diseases, today announced pharmacokinetic data and results from two double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of TBR-652 in eighty-four healthy volunteers.

12 Nov 2009

Tips to cut calories before Christmas time

It's official, everyone is getting ready for the Christmas Party Season. Research published this week from British Lion Eggs stated that 6 out of 10 women will be slimming down to fit into those LBDs from now until December in order to look their very shimmering best!

11 Nov 2009

People pay more for products that carry detailed nutritional information than for light items

People would be willing to pay more for products that carry detailed nutritional information than for the so-called light items. Thus it has been confirmed by researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the Centre for Agro-Food Research and Technology of Aragón (CITA) in a new study on the nutritional labelling of breakfast biscuits.

6 Nov 2009

The Children’s Hospital leads the charge against childhood obesity

The Children’s Hospital is leading the charge against childhood obesity, a problem that is impacting more and more families across the country. Experts from The Children’s Hospital offer a pediatric perspective on proactive steps parents can take to ensure their children maintain nutritious diets and healthy, active lifestyles.

4 Nov 2009

UTMB researchers suggest efficient eating strategy for muscle-building

For thousands of years, people have believed that eating large amounts of protein made it easier to build bigger, stronger muscles. Take Milo of Croton, the winner of five consecutive Olympic wrestling championships in the sixth century BC: If ancient writers are to be believed, he built his crushing strength in part by consuming 20 pounds of meat every day.

27 Oct 2009

Some patients with AMD develop elevated pressure within the eye following anti-VEGF medications: Study

A first-time finding of intraocular pressure increases in patients with no personal or family history of glaucoma following anti-VEGF treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and a report on a simple, low-cost method that could revolutionize vision screening and treatment in developing countries, are highlights of today's Scientific Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO).

27 Oct 2009

Santarus to present results from two investigator-initiated studies with ZEGERID at 2009 ACG meeting

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that positive data from two investigator-initiated studies with ZEGERID® (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) will be presented in poster sessions at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting taking place in San Diego. These studies were supported by grants from Santarus.

26 Oct 2009

AAO-PAAO meeting discusses tougher challenges of treating premature babies' vision

Highlights of today's Scientific Program of the 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) - Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Joint Meeting include: John T. Flynn, MD, Columbia University School of Medicine, discussing the ever-tougher challenges Eye M.D.s face in caring for the vision of the tiniest premature babies; and a report by Bradford W. Lee, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, on barriers to glaucoma follow-up as perceived by patients in an urban, culturally diverse clinic.

26 Oct 2009

Diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy

Two studies are of particular note in today's Scientific Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO): a report by Swiss neuro-ophthalmic researchers about vision exam clues that should make ophthalmologists suspect an atypical variant of Alzheimer's disease; and new evidence from a Singapore National Eye Center study that diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy.

26 Oct 2009

Saving sight in premature babies: The past, present and future of ROP treatment

26 Oct 2009

Study shows diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy

26 Oct 2009

ADA supports IOM’s proposal on school nutrition programs

The American Dietetic Association welcomes a report issued Wednesday, October 21, by the Institute of Medicine encouraging federal school meal programs to adopt standards that increase the nutrition content and limit the calories in meals served to schoolchildren.

23 Oct 2009

Musculoskeletal patients and their advocates to participate in more than 175 Congressional visits

The United States Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) today announces that as part of its 2009 Advocacy Day nearly 80 musculoskeletal patients and patient advocates from across the nation are participating in more than 175 Congressional visits. Patients and their advocates -- physicians, family members and USBJD participating partners -- are raising awareness of the huge burden that musculoskeletal conditions plays on the U.S. These conditions are some of the most costly, common, and disabling conditions to date.

22 Oct 2009

IOM: More fruits and vegetables should be included in school meal programs

The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the Institute of Medicine’s School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children Report released today. Increasing both the amount and the variety of vegetables and fruits that schools offer in meals is one of IOM’s top recommendations contained in the report for improving the healthfulness of school meals.

21 Oct 2009

School meal programs should adopt new set of nutrient targets, says IOM

The National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program should adopt a new set of nutrient targets and standards for menu planning, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

21 Oct 2009

NBC Universal's 'Healthy At NBCU' to connect its health and wellness content with consumers

NBC Universal will unveil a new company-wide initiative today, "Healthy At NBCU," aimed at connecting consumers, employees and marketers with its breadth of health and wellness content. The announcement was made by Lauren Zalaznick, President NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, who is spearheading the initiative.

15 Oct 2009

Managing Myeloma launches educational activities for multidisciplinary professionals

Managing Myeloma (www.ManagingMyeloma.com), an accredited educational initiative for multidisciplinary professionals, announces the launch of a series of regional continuing education activities to be held through October and November in five western states.

15 Oct 2009

Kidney Care Partners commends CBC for supporting reforms to improve access to quality kidney care

Kidney Care Partners - an alliance of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and manufacturers working together to improve quality of care for individuals with kidney disease and kidney failure - today applauded the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for supporting reforms that will improve patient access and choice in receiving quality kidney care.

13 Oct 2009

Smart For Life launches its weight loss program on BJ's Wholesale Club's e-commerce website

Smart For Life(TM) Cookie Diet, the all-natural weight management program, announces its launch today as the only weight loss program on BJ's Wholesale Club's e-commerce website (http://www.bjs.com). Reaching out to a wider audience, Smart For Life(TM) partnered with BJ's to provide convenience and value to BJ's members searching for weight loss and healthy, lifestyle foods.

9 Oct 2009

AuthorHouse publishes a children's book on nutrition

Austin always wants dessert first - for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and who doesn't? Recognizing the need for a children's book on nutrition, registered dietitian and devoted mother Shari Bilt Boockvar wrote "How Austin Got His Muscles" (published by AuthorHouse), the new full-color illustrated book that shows young readers who are more interested in eating junk food that eating balanced, colorful meals can be fun too!

8 Oct 2009

Breakfast News and Research

Tobira Therapeutics presents data on TBR-652 at the European AIDS Conference

Tips to cut calories before Christmas time

People pay more for products that carry detailed nutritional information than for light items

The Children’s Hospital leads the charge against childhood obesity

UTMB researchers suggest efficient eating strategy for muscle-building

Some patients with AMD develop elevated pressure within the eye following anti-VEGF medications: Study

Santarus to present results from two investigator-initiated studies with ZEGERID at 2009 ACG meeting

AAO-PAAO meeting discusses tougher challenges of treating premature babies' vision

Diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy

Saving sight in premature babies: The past, present and future of ROP treatment

Study shows diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic retinopathy

ADA supports IOM’s proposal on school nutrition programs

Musculoskeletal patients and their advocates to participate in more than 175 Congressional visits

IOM: More fruits and vegetables should be included in school meal programs

School meal programs should adopt new set of nutrient targets, says IOM

NBC Universal's 'Healthy At NBCU' to connect its health and wellness content with consumers

Managing Myeloma launches educational activities for multidisciplinary professionals

Kidney Care Partners commends CBC for supporting reforms to improve access to quality kidney care

Smart For Life launches its weight loss program on BJ's Wholesale Club's e-commerce website

AuthorHouse publishes a children's book on nutrition

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