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Jubilant Organosys announces repayment of FCCBs amounting to $50M and YTM of $19M

Jubilant Organosys Limited, an integrated pharmaceutical industry player and the largest Custom Research and Manufacturing Services Company out of India, today announced the repayment of FCCBs amounting to US$ 50 million along with the YTM of US$ 19 million. The FCCBs were due for redemption on May 24, 2010.

26 May 2010

BMI in overweight range not a higher risk for health problems

A study examining the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and illness suggests that a BMI of 30 or above, a signal of obesity according to federal health standards, does not translate into current illness among adults under age 40.

26 May 2010

States have no policy to help residents meet recommended levels of physical activity to promote health

Many states do not have the policy or environmental measures in place to help their residents meet the recommended levels of physical activity to promote health, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

26 May 2010

Research shows reduced consumption of SSB lowers blood pressure

Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages — a leading source of added sugar in the U.S. diet — may lower blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

26 May 2010

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

Mannatech, Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, announced the results of an independent human clinical study that demonstrated intake of its proprietary Ambrotose AO capsules raised antioxidant protection in serum oxygen radical absorbance capacity in healthy adults, further validating a previous human study.

26 May 2010

Bayer selects Vision Chain as Enterprise Demand Signal Repository and Predictive Analytics platform

Vision Chain, Inc., the leading global provider of demand signal repository and predictive analytic solutions, announced today that Bayer Healthcare LLC, the global leader in trusted brands for healthcare and nutrition, has licensed its technology platform to analyze store-specific sales, assortments, prices, promotions and other factors to optimize go-to-market efforts with multiple retailers.

25 May 2010

AlphaMed Press earns CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

AlphaMed Press has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the organization's commitment to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings, early detection, and healthy changes in lifestyle and in the workplace.

25 May 2010

Anti-aging supplements may prevent decline in physical function: Researchers

Anti-aging supplements made up of mixtures might be better than single compounds at preventing decline in physical function, according to researchers at the University of Florida's Institute on Aging. In addition, it appears that such so-called neutraceuticals should be taken before very old age for benefits such as improvement in physical function.

25 May 2010

Dietary fat and heart disease

New research shows the type of fat is much more important than total fat in determining an individual's risk of heart disease - and that there are numerous factors beyond dietary fat that affect one's risk - leading to a shift in the age-old dietary fat and heart disease paradigm.

25 May 2010

Economic access becomes primary research focus in public health nutrition

Ensuring access to healthy, affordable foods is a top priority in tackling the obesity epidemic in the United States. Over the course of the last six months, the Institute of Medicine, United States Department of Agriculture, The White House and First Lady Michelle Obama have taken an interest in improving access to affordable and nutritious foods.

25 May 2010

One-third of Minnesotans understate their weight problems

When it comes to self-perceptions about their own healthy weight, many Minnesotans appear to be adapting Garrison Keillor's famous quip: "I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it."

25 May 2010

Dole Nutrition Handbook recognized with prestigious Living Now Book Award

Dole Food Company, Inc. is pleased to have received the prestigious Living Now Book Award for the Dole Nutrition Handbook: What You Need to Eat And How To Live For A Longer Healthier Life. The gold medal award is the top honor in the competition's Nutrition & Diet category. On Earth Day each year, the Jenkins Group - an organization dedicated to promoting books that enrich readers' lives in Earth friendly ways - presents the Living Now Book Awards to honor "books for better living."

24 May 2010

Salix Pharmaceuticals announces availability of Xifaxan tablets for reducing risk of overt HE recurrence

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. today announced the availability of Xifaxan (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in patients 18 years of age or older. Those HE patients may now fill their Xifaxan 550 mg prescriptions in U.S. pharmacies and should speak with their doctors about this important treatment option.

24 May 2010

Delegates at the World Health Assembly adopt resolutions on variety of global health issues

The 63rd World Health Assembly, which brought together Health Ministers and senior health officials from the World Health Organization's Member States, concluded business and closed Friday evening.

24 May 2010

Women living in food insecure households more likely to experience health complications

A recent research study has shown that food insecurity, a person's inability to obtain adequate amounts of food due to resource constraints, can lead to greater weight gain and increased complications during a woman's pregnancy.

24 May 2010

Universally applicable definitions of malnutrition

New and universally applicable definitions of malnutrition are published in the current issue of Clinical Nutrition. These are the result of a major international collaboration that has been endorsed by ESPEN and the American nutrition society ASPEN.

24 May 2010

Researchers analyze impact of health promotion program on cardiovascular disease-related medical, hospital costs

A comprehensive health promotion program reduced cardiovascular disease-related medical and hospital costs, according to a new study. CSX Transportation, a national company with 30,000 employees, developed the program in 2004 to address employees' high rates of cardiovascular disease when compared to national benchmarks and the associated higher healthcare costs.

21 May 2010

Vitacost.com announces expansion of operations in North Carolina

Vitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer and direct marketer of health and wellness products, today announced the groundbreaking for the expansion of its east coast manufacturing and distribution facility in Lexington, North Carolina.

21 May 2010

US Department of Commerce honors Cyanotech with Export Achievement Certificate Award

Cyanotech Corporation has received an Export Achievement Certificate Award from the US Department of Commerce. The award is determined by the Hawaii Export Assistance Center of the department. It was presented by Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, together with John Holman, Director of the Hawaii Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu.

21 May 2010

European researchers define research priorities in biogerontology

The quality of the medical care for geriatric patients is a major investment for society and must imperatively be a research priority in Europe. This is why 50 European researchers, met on May 17 - 19 in Brussels, to define the research priorities in the field of biogerontology for the next 10 to 15 years.

21 May 2010

Nutrition News and Research

Jubilant Organosys announces repayment of FCCBs amounting to $50M and YTM of $19M

BMI in overweight range not a higher risk for health problems

States have no policy to help residents meet recommended levels of physical activity to promote health

Research shows reduced consumption of SSB lowers blood pressure

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

Bayer selects Vision Chain as Enterprise Demand Signal Repository and Predictive Analytics platform

AlphaMed Press earns CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Anti-aging supplements may prevent decline in physical function: Researchers

Dietary fat and heart disease

Economic access becomes primary research focus in public health nutrition

One-third of Minnesotans understate their weight problems

Dole Nutrition Handbook recognized with prestigious Living Now Book Award

Salix Pharmaceuticals announces availability of Xifaxan tablets for reducing risk of overt HE recurrence

Delegates at the World Health Assembly adopt resolutions on variety of global health issues

Women living in food insecure households more likely to experience health complications

Universally applicable definitions of malnutrition

Researchers analyze impact of health promotion program on cardiovascular disease-related medical, hospital costs

Vitacost.com announces expansion of operations in North Carolina

US Department of Commerce honors Cyanotech with Export Achievement Certificate Award

European researchers define research priorities in biogerontology

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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