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Children living in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to be obese

Children in King County, Washington, are more likely to be obese if they live in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods. This is according to a team of researchers at Seattle Children's Research Institute, the University of Washington (UW), and Group Health Research Institute. Social Science & Medicine e-published the research this week in advance of printing it.

14 Jun 2010

Emerging science of epigenetics offers new insights at crossroads of genes and the environment: Article

An emerging arm of molecular biology is introducing a new interpretation of traditional concepts of human disease, explains an article published today in Nature. According to author Dr. Arturas Petronis at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the emerging science of epigenetics is offering new insights at the crossroads of genes and the environment, or nature and nurture. Dr. Petronis is head of the Krembil Family Epigenetics Laboratory at CAMH and an international expert in the field.

11 Jun 2010

HITN launches Mi Salud Primero initiative that responds to health disparities of Latinos living in the U.S.

HITN announces the launch of "Mi Salud Primero" at the 53rd National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 13th, 2010. "Mi Salud Primero" is a comprehensive, multi-year initiative that supports First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign. "Mi Salud Primero" and its 5 Step Challenge, responds to the health disparities of Latinos living in the U.S. and will become a key resource for the community it serves, promoting physical health via nutrition, exercise and preventative care, as well as provide much needed information on healthcare.

11 Jun 2010

APP Pharmaceuticals to commence marketing of Oxaliplatin Injection in U.S

Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., announced today that APP Pharmaceuticals will immediately begin marketing Oxaliplatin Injection (liquid) in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval to market Oxaliplatin Injection in two dosage strengths to Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited. APP Pharmaceuticals and Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited are members of the Fresenius Kabi Group of companies. APP currently markets the lyophilized product, Oxaliplatin for Injection, 50 mg and 100 mg.

11 Jun 2010

2010 Independence Expo to promote active living and independence for aged and disabled Americans

United Spinal Association presents the 2010 Independence Expo – Long Island, the region's premier lifestyle-enhancing Expo designed to promote active living and independence for all people with disabilities and aging Americans.

10 Jun 2010

Goodmans Interior Structures and Shore Memorial Hospital receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Goodmans Interior Structures and Shore Memorial Hospital have received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing commitment of these organizations to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of employees and their families through screenings, early detection, and healthy changes in lifestyle.

10 Jun 2010

Research shows time limitations are major factor in preparing healthy meals at home

Recent research shows that time limitations are a major factor in the difficulty of Americans to purchase, prepare and eat nutritious meals at home.

10 Jun 2010

Cognitive-behavioral, skills-based treatment intervention program shows promise for teenagers with IBD

Disease is a private matter to many of us. For many reasons, we want to keep it to ourselves, and no cluster of disorders challenges patients' need for privacy more than inflammatory bowel disease.

10 Jun 2010

Improvement in Americans' health risk profile will save $945 billion

A 25 percent improvement in the health risk profile of Americans would yield savings of up to $945 billion over the next ten years, according to a report - Savings Potential from Prevention and Risk Reduction for the Commercially Insured- released today by the Center for Health Research (CHR) at Healthways.

10 Jun 2010

Diabetes expert uses TCOYD to empower people take active role in their condition

Now reaching epidemic proportions, diabetes has led to a significant increase in death and costly complications for approximately 26.2 million people nationwide. But diabetes expert and advocate Dr. Steven Edelman, diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 15, uses his non-profit organization and video series Taking Control of Your Diabetes to empower people to take an active role in their condition.

10 Jun 2010

Bayer receives silver Medical Design Excellence Award for CONTOUR USB blood glucose meter

Bayer's CONTOUR® USB meter, the first blood glucose monitor with unique plug & play diabetes management software, today received a silver Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA). The MDEA recognizes excellence in medical product design and manufacturing. The independent judges for the prestigious award, sponsored by the specialist journal Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry, acknowledged the great innovative power and particularly user-friendly operation of Bayer's CONTOUR USB meter.

10 Jun 2010

Vemma kicks off second annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network

Vemma's second annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network kicks off this summer, June 1 - August 31, 2010. Funds raised will contribute to medical care, research and education throughout a network of 170 children's hospitals and foundations. Vemma NEXT, the company's liquid children's supplement, will play a key role in the fundraising effort.

9 Jun 2010

DuPont reaches regulatory milestone with confirmation of Plenish high oleic soybean trait

DuPont announced it has reached a regulatory milestone and the final step of the U.S. regulatory process with confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture that its Plenish high oleic soybean trait has been approved for cultivation in the United States.

9 Jun 2010

Delaware's first-in-the-nation guidelines for nutrition and physical activity in child care accepted: Study

A study conducted by the nonprofit health research organization Altarum Institute suggests that Delaware's first-in-the-nation guidelines for nutrition and physical activity in child care are broadly accepted by both child care providers and parents, and that challenges to implementing the policies can be overcome with support.

9 Jun 2010

DSM commences cGMP-manufacturing of Novacta's C. difficile compound

DSM BioSolutions today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Novacta Biosystems Limited, Welwyn Garden City, UK, for the process development and cGMP production of its C. difficile molecule, a new class of lantibiotic compounds.

9 Jun 2010

FDA should implement risk-based approach to tackle food safety problems: Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's abilities to discover potential threats to food safety and prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness are hampered by impediments to efficient use of its limited resources and a piecemeal approach to gathering and using information on risks, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council.

9 Jun 2010

Short people at greater risk of developing CVD or CHD compared to tall people: Review

Short people are at greater risk of developing heart disease than tall people, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis of all the available evidence, which is published online today (Wednesday 9 June) in the European Heart Journal.

9 Jun 2010

DSM announces agreements with Biomedical Structures, Cortland and Secant Medical

DSM, which created and manufactures Dyneema Purity, the world's strongest Medical grade fiber, today announced agreements with Biomedical Structures, Cortland Company and Secant Medical. These companies' experience in processing Dyneema Purity fiber in biomedical textile structures offers medical device companies the ability to use various constructions of Dyneema Purity, including the recently launched Dyneema Purity BLUE, in commercial medical devices.

9 Jun 2010

Cellectis bioresearch, Lonza collaborate in development, commercialization of bioengineered cell line

Cellectis bioresearch, the French genome customization specialist and a commercial subsidiary of Cellectis, and Lonza, a world leader in biotechnology production, announce today that the companies have entered into an agreement for the development and commercialization of a bioengineered cell line.

9 Jun 2010

Gates Foundation announces 5-year, $1.5 billion commitment for maternal, child health

During the Women Deliver conference on Monday Melinda Gates announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation "will spend $1.5 billion over the next five years on maternal and child health, family planning and nutrition in developing countries, a pledge that signals a new focus for the foundation known for concentrating on vaccines and AIDS," the Wall Street Journal reports (Jordan, 6/7).

9 Jun 2010

Nutrition News and Research

Children living in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to be obese

Emerging science of epigenetics offers new insights at crossroads of genes and the environment: Article

HITN launches Mi Salud Primero initiative that responds to health disparities of Latinos living in the U.S.

APP Pharmaceuticals to commence marketing of Oxaliplatin Injection in U.S

2010 Independence Expo to promote active living and independence for aged and disabled Americans

Goodmans Interior Structures and Shore Memorial Hospital receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Research shows time limitations are major factor in preparing healthy meals at home

Cognitive-behavioral, skills-based treatment intervention program shows promise for teenagers with IBD

Improvement in Americans' health risk profile will save $945 billion

Diabetes expert uses TCOYD to empower people take active role in their condition

Bayer receives silver Medical Design Excellence Award for CONTOUR USB blood glucose meter

Vemma kicks off second annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network

DuPont reaches regulatory milestone with confirmation of Plenish high oleic soybean trait

Delaware's first-in-the-nation guidelines for nutrition and physical activity in child care accepted: Study

DSM commences cGMP-manufacturing of Novacta's C. difficile compound

FDA should implement risk-based approach to tackle food safety problems: Report

Short people at greater risk of developing CVD or CHD compared to tall people: Review

DSM announces agreements with Biomedical Structures, Cortland and Secant Medical

Cellectis bioresearch, Lonza collaborate in development, commercialization of bioengineered cell line

Gates Foundation announces 5-year, $1.5 billion commitment for maternal, child health

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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