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Bristol-Myers Squibb to split off its holdings in Mead Johnson Nutrition

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced it will split off its holdings in Mead Johnson Nutrition Company. The company expects the split-off to be a tax-advantaged way to further deliver value to Bristol-Myers Squibb shareholders.

16 Nov 2009

Supplement and self-care industry continues to grow at a healthy rate despite recession

With unemployment at 10.2% and growing, the economic climate for many hard-working Americans is challenging, to say the least. Despite economic hard times, however, the supplement and self-care industry -- a $21 billion industry -- continues to grow at a rate of 4%-6% each year, according to GNC, the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products including vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products.

13 Nov 2009

Regence BlueCross recognized as Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

Regence BlueCross BlueShield has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! movement for helping employees eat better and move more.

13 Nov 2009

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics.

13 Nov 2009

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

Imagine having your health care information at your fingertips, in one convenient place. No more surfing the Internet to find reliable, personalized, information. Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announces the launch of an enhanced member website at www.ibxpress.com, which offers one convenient source for members' health care needs.

13 Nov 2009

Alternative proposal from HSPH to AAFP for developing web content on beverages

Leading Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) nutrition and health researcher Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., has written a letter to the President-elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) offering an alternative to the organization's decision, announced in October, to accept a six-figure grant from the Coca-Cola Company to develop web content on beverages and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

13 Nov 2009

Study: Coffee might be effective to fight against colon cancer

A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists.

13 Nov 2009

Sensible Nutrition selected as Fitcorp's new nutrition partner

Fitcorp has selected Sensible Nutrition as their new nutrition partner. Fitcorp understands that nutrition is a major component of fitness and health and wants their members to have the ability to meet with Sensible Nutrition’s nationally renowned registered dietitians (RDs).

13 Nov 2009

LA BioMed to participate in a national study of the effectiveness of testosterone

Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) announced today that it will participate in a large national study of the effectiveness of testosterone as a treatment for anemia, cardiovascular disease, decreased vitality, impaired memory and sexual function, loss of muscle mass and other health conditions that affect older men.

13 Nov 2009

Food science and clinical science join for the first time in a periodical publication

Springer is founding a new journal Food Digestion, dedicated to a quickly growing area of research - food science combined with the physiology of digestion. The journal will publish two issues in 2010 and increase to four issues in 2011.

13 Nov 2009

George W. Bush Institute to include global health focus; University of California system launches Global Health Institute

Former President George W. Bush will deliver a speech on Thursday marking the launch of the "George W. Bush Institute as a forum for study and advocacy in four main areas: education, global health, human freedom and economic growth," the New York Times writes.

13 Nov 2009

Exposure to deadly bacteria can result in stillbirths

A new study shows the risk for severe effects of exposure to Listeria monocytogenes among susceptible populations may occur at doses lower than suggested by previous studies.

13 Nov 2009

SPIN program highlights the importance of human milk for preterm babies

UC San Diego Medical Center recently launched a website dedicated to offering families and the medical community valuable information about the best way to provide human milk to premature and underweight infants. The website was developed with a $10,000 grant from The March of DimesSan Diego chapter.

12 Nov 2009

Almost 200m undernourished children worldwide, report says

In developing countries, almost 200 million children under the age of 5 "suffer from stunted growth and health problems due to poor nutrition in their early years," according to a UNICEF report released on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

12 Nov 2009

Artificially increasing selenium status above the level required is unwarranted, study calls for further research

A new study from the University of Warwick has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.

12 Nov 2009

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Cyanotech

Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2010, ended September 30, 2009.

12 Nov 2009

Jonathan Richman to present at FDA public hearing on promoting medical devices using the Internet

Bridge Worldwide announced today that Jonathan Richman, Director of Strategic Planning, will present at the public hearing on "Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools," to be held on November 12 and 13, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the National Transportation Safety Board Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Richman is scheduled to speak on Friday, November 13, at 11:40 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. for 10 minutes per time slot. To listen to a free, live webcast of the hearing, go to: www.capitolconnection.net/capcon/fda/111209/FDAlive.htm.

12 Nov 2009

Baby Boomers seek alternatives for prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms

As an increasing number of women from the Baby Boomer generation approach or have already reached menopause, more are seeking alternatives to prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms, and more are discovering Femnene and its line of feminine products designed specifically for a woman during and after the change of life.

12 Nov 2009

Gene variants which influence insulin metabolism can also affect birth weight

Low birth weight increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Until recently scientists had attributed this to maternal malnutrition during pregnancy. However, now it seems that genetic background may also play a major role. A research team of Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München has now demonstrated, that gene variants which influence insulin metabolism can also affect birth weight.

12 Nov 2009

New website on healthy lifestyle and its issues launched by Healthy Life Network

HealthyLifeNetwork.com is officially online and making its healthful presence known on the world-wide web. The new site has been in development for sometime but overall the time to market from concept to publish was fast-tracked by a Chicago-based team of writers, editors, designers and marketing wizards.

12 Nov 2009

Nutrition News and Research

Bristol-Myers Squibb to split off its holdings in Mead Johnson Nutrition

Supplement and self-care industry continues to grow at a healthy rate despite recession

Regence BlueCross recognized as Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

Alternative proposal from HSPH to AAFP for developing web content on beverages

Study: Coffee might be effective to fight against colon cancer

Sensible Nutrition selected as Fitcorp's new nutrition partner

LA BioMed to participate in a national study of the effectiveness of testosterone

Food science and clinical science join for the first time in a periodical publication

George W. Bush Institute to include global health focus; University of California system launches Global Health Institute

Exposure to deadly bacteria can result in stillbirths

SPIN program highlights the importance of human milk for preterm babies

Almost 200m undernourished children worldwide, report says

Artificially increasing selenium status above the level required is unwarranted, study calls for further research

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Cyanotech

Jonathan Richman to present at FDA public hearing on promoting medical devices using the Internet

Baby Boomers seek alternatives for prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms

Gene variants which influence insulin metabolism can also affect birth weight

New website on healthy lifestyle and its issues launched by Healthy Life Network

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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