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Nu Skin Enterprises starts international tour to roll out its ageLOC anti-aging product portfolio

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced the start of an international tour to roll out its ageLOC anti-aging product portfolio, including a new ageLOC edition of its top-selling Galvanic Spa System II.

18 Jan 2010

JAMA: Rate of increase for obesity in the U.S. in recent decades may be slowing

The prevalence of adults in the U.S. who are obese is still high, with about one-third of adults obese in 2007-2008, although new data suggest that the rate of increase for obesity in the U.S. in recent decades may be slowing, according to a study appearing in the January 20 issue of JAMA.

18 Jan 2010

Bariatric surgery offers a new hope for obese patients

Obesity is a condition that often follows family lines, but bariatric surgery offers hope for breaking this generational pattern.

18 Jan 2010

A guide for health professionals and food industry

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18 Jan 2010

New study indicates a decline in biomedical research; Autism Speaks urges government to increase research funding

As the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on the actual decline in U.S. biomedical research funding, Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, again called on the federal government to immediately step up its efforts - and dramatically increase research funding - to address the growing national autism public health crisis.

18 Jan 2010

New research shows cutting tobacco smoking reduces cancer deaths in Europe

New research on deaths from cancer in Europe concludes that the key priority for continuing to reduce mortality is cutting tobacco smoking. The study shows that, while deaths for men from lung cancer in the EU have declined overall, by 17 % from 1995 to 2004, they rose by 27% for women over the same period.

17 Jan 2010

Foodminds forms new client partnerships, expands team

FoodMinds, a food and nutrition company that harnesses science, public affairs and communications, is rolling into 2010 with new client partnerships and an expanding roster of full-time team members.

13 Jan 2010

Mindful Health introduces 'Body Balance Holistic Weight Loss' program

Imagine a program that brings you as much balance as a down dog yoga pose, as much energy as a Red Bull, and as much confidence as The Naked Cowboy in Times Square- and yes you can actually lose weight too. Mindful Health introduces The Body Balance Holistic Weight Loss Program which combines nutrition, in home fitness, pilates, acupuncture, private cooking classes, massage and Mindful Health's very own natural weight loss supplement, Fucofuel, designed to target abdominal fat.

13 Jan 2010

CAN DO Houston expands childhood obesity initiative with major grant

CAN DO Houston (Children and Neighbors Defeating Obesity) will expand its community-based efforts with a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities" initiative.

13 Jan 2010

Study recommends improvements for scaling up child survival programs

New child survival programs must engage evaluation teams from the start to identify the major causes of child mortality in intervention areas and to ensure that appropriate resources are available to scale up coverage and treatment, according to a retrospective evaluation led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

13 Jan 2010

First sulfite-free rectal suspension for UC

sfRowasa™ (mesalamine) Rectal Suspension 4g/60mL –Sulfite-Free Formulation, is the first sulfite-free rectal suspension available for Ulcerative colitis (UC). According to a study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, products containing sulfites may exacerbate natural sulfide levels in the colon and may increase inflammation in UC patients. With its sulfite-free preparation, sfRowasa™ offers a new treatment option for the treatment of active, mild to moderate distal ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis or proctitis.

13 Jan 2010

Pathway Genomics launches new campaign to highlight the benefits of genetic testing services

Pathway Genomics™ (www.PATHWAY.com), a privately held, venture-backed company, today launched a new campaign designed to facilitate discussions around consumer genetic testing services. Called ‘DNA Conversation Starters,’ Pathway will address a range of topics about genetic testing, further educating members of the media, the genetic testing community, and consumers about the benefits of genetic testing services and the depth of information obtained from Pathway’s Genetic Health and Ancestry tests.

13 Jan 2010

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers enter into research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences

Researchers working at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have entered into a research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, to study how its EXZACTTM Precision Technology can help improve the root crop cassava for millions of people living in developing countries.

13 Jan 2010

Chicago surrogacy firms launch program to aid parents with surrogacy births

Two Chicago-area surrogacy firms today announced the launch of a program designed to facilitate the delivery in Illinois of babies carried by gestational surrogates.

12 Jan 2010

NeuroScience launches NEI Guided Nutrition Program

NeuroScience, Inc. has launched a comprehensive and customizable dietary program based on patients' food sensitivity test results. The NEI Guided Nutrition Program(TM) is the first offering through NeuroScience, Inc.'s new NEI Nutrition(TM) division.

12 Jan 2010

H1N1 flu vaccines and other resources for remaining healthy to be offered at Pennsylvania Farm Show

The Department of Health is offering free H1N1 flu vaccines and other resources for remaining healthy at its exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, which runs through Jan. 16.

12 Jan 2010

Families should include eye exam as a healthy resolution for New Year

With the start of the New Year, many people are focused on living healthier, more active lifestyles through exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and regular visits to healthcare professionals. One aspect of overall health and wellness that's often overlooked is eye health. It's important for families to include an eye exam as a healthy resolution for the New Year.

12 Jan 2010

Albertsons launches new online community to provide value-driven choices for healthier living

Albertsons, a SUPERVALU company, today launched a new online community, AlbertsonsWellbeing.com, that will provide users with tools to help them make easy, value-driven choices for healthier living.

11 Jan 2010

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

Kettle Foods, maker of Kettle Brand® Baked Potato Chips, is kicking off the New Year by inviting fans to share their “Real Resolutions” for healthy eating and living.

9 Jan 2010

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years

SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that it will broadcast The Dean's List: A Decade in Medicine, an in-depth special exploring the medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years hosted by Dr. Andrew Brotman, Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, NYU Langone Medical Center, on Doctor Radio, SIRIUS XM's 24/7 health and medical channel.

9 Jan 2010

Nutrition News and Research

Nu Skin Enterprises starts international tour to roll out its ageLOC anti-aging product portfolio

JAMA: Rate of increase for obesity in the U.S. in recent decades may be slowing

Bariatric surgery offers a new hope for obese patients

A guide for health professionals and food industry

New study indicates a decline in biomedical research; Autism Speaks urges government to increase research funding

New research shows cutting tobacco smoking reduces cancer deaths in Europe

Foodminds forms new client partnerships, expands team

Mindful Health introduces 'Body Balance Holistic Weight Loss' program

CAN DO Houston expands childhood obesity initiative with major grant

Study recommends improvements for scaling up child survival programs

First sulfite-free rectal suspension for UC

Pathway Genomics launches new campaign to highlight the benefits of genetic testing services

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers enter into research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences

Chicago surrogacy firms launch program to aid parents with surrogacy births

NeuroScience launches NEI Guided Nutrition Program

H1N1 flu vaccines and other resources for remaining healthy to be offered at Pennsylvania Farm Show

Families should include eye exam as a healthy resolution for New Year

Albertsons launches new online community to provide value-driven choices for healthier living

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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