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Research on efficacy of yoga in breast cancer treatment attracts award of over $4.5M

In an ongoing effort to scientifically validate the age-old belief that mind-body interventions have a beneficial impact on the health of patients, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has been awarded more than $4.5 million to study the efficacy of incorporating yoga into the treatment program of women with breast cancer.

13 Apr 2010

Exercise tips for summer season

The summer is a great season for getting in shape. Whether by playing a sport, an aerobic exercise routine, or just returning to that familiar running path -- this is the time for activity.

13 Apr 2010

Drinking during adolescence increases risk of benign breast disease in young women

Girls and young women who drink alcohol increase their risk of benign (noncancerous) breast disease, says a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard University. Benign breast disease increases the risk for developing breast cancer.

12 Apr 2010

How will the health overhaul affect you?

Nonprofit and advocacy Web sites, online "chats" with government officials, and hotlines for lawmakers are getting barraged with questions about how the health law will affect Americans, Kaiser Health News reports. "No matter which source they turn to, consumers are asking about every element of the bill. People who don't have health care coverage want to know how they can enroll in the high-risk pools that are scheduled to be up and running within 90 days.

12 Apr 2010

FDA approves Sinapis Pharma's IND for IV methamphetamine in treatment of acute stroke

Sinapis Pharma is pleased to announce that it has received notice from the FDA that its Investigational New Drug application (IND) for the use of IV methamphetamine for acute stroke was approved on April 9, 2010. "We have accomplished a great deal of work for a small company on a very tight budget. We have GMP drug ready for the Phase I clinical trial and the Phase I site is prepared to begin this protocol," said Dr. Donald Picker , the company CEO.

12 Apr 2010

Smoothie King signs agreement with BW Ventures to develop multiple stores in Cayman Islands

Smoothie King, the 1973 originator of the nutritional fruit smoothie, has reached an agreement with BW Ventures, LTD, to develop multiple stores in the Cayman Islands within the next few years.

12 Apr 2010

Alphatec Holdings proposes 8 million common stock public offering

Alphatec Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to the aging spine, announced that it is offering to sell 8,000,000 primary shares of its common stock and a selling shareholder, HealthpointCapital Partners, L.P., is offering 8,000,000 shares of Alphatec common stock in an underwritten public offering.

12 Apr 2010

Brains on Bikes raises funds for brain cancer research and support

Anne Feeley, a 55-year-old mother and brain cancer survivor, began a 3,781-mile ride across the country today to raise money and awareness for brain cancer research and support.

12 Apr 2010

Medical clinic for the sole purpose of committing Medicare fraud

Miami residents Jose and Denisse Martinez were each sentenced today to three years in prison for their role in running a Canton, Mich.,-based drug infusion clinic designed to defraud Medicare, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS). U.S. District Court Judge Victoria Roberts also ordered Jose and Denisse Martinez to pay $649,000 in restitution, jointly with co-defendants, and to each serve three years of supervised release following their prison terms.

12 Apr 2010

U-M Medical School researchers earn $366M in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2009

University of Michigan Medical School physicians and scientists earned more than $366 million in National Institutes of Health research funding in federal fiscal year 2009, according to NIH data. In all, the School's faculty brought in more than $435 million in research funding from all sources in U-M fiscal year 2009.

12 Apr 2010

Ardea Biosciences completes public offering

Ardea Biosciences, Inc. today announced the completion of a public offering of 4,025,000 shares of its common stock, including 525,000 shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of an overallotment option previously granted to the underwriters.

9 Apr 2010

Level of bacteria on fresh produce can vary according to income level: Study

No one wants a mixed salad tossed with extra bacteria, mold and yeast, but those are just what you might find when you try to eat a healthier diet in poorer neighborhoods. A new study shows that the level of bacteria found on the fresh produce can vary according to the income level of the neighborhoods where it is for sale.

9 Apr 2010

The Kids Food Adventure with Chef Jehangir Mehta created to promote positive eating habits for children

Whole Foods Market, the leading natural and organic foods supermarket, and Chef Jehangir Mehta, "The Next Iron Chef" runner-up and executive chef/owner of Graffiti Food & Wine Bar in New York City, have joined forces to create The Kids Food Adventure with Chef Jehangir Mehta, a series of hands-on classes to encourage parents and children to be more adventurous with food while making healthy choices.

9 Apr 2010

BIBA Research's TAVI report to be released

BIBA Research, the UK-based market research specialists for the medical technology industry, announced today that the latest findings from their Transcatheter Heart Valve report will be released on 26 April. The report covers the data period January-March 2010 and is part of BIBA Research's long-established European Cardiovascular Monitor.

9 Apr 2010

One-third of the ICD market up for grabs

A survey of physicians by Majestic Research found that Boston Scientific's March 15 decision to withdraw from the ICD market will have a meaningful long-term impact. Among surveyed electrophysiologists, 56% report the recent announcements and actions have negatively impacted their perceptions of the overall quality of Boston Scientific's ICD devices and 52% said that they would be less likely to use the company's devices in the future.

9 Apr 2010

Investment report on Somaxon Pharmaceuticals

StockPreacher.com announces an investment report featuring Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.

9 Apr 2010

Roughly 100,000 people are dropped from Tennessee's Medicaid program

Kaiser Health News: "About 100,000 people -- mostly elderly or disabled residents -- have been dropped [from Tennessee's Medicaid program] since January 2009, including approximately 37,000 who had relied on the state program for all their health care needs. Coverage for 8,000 children was also reassessed, but a TennCare spokeswoman said the number of children ultimately cut from the program could not be verified.

9 Apr 2010

Much debate over Brumby health plan

Victorian Premier John Brumby on Thursday proposed an alternative plan to the Prime Minister’s idea of gaining 30% of the GST revenues and give funding control to local hospital networks. According to the alternative 31-page health manifesto put forth by Brumby States should retain control of their hospitals. The Commonwealth proposed to cover the entire bill for primary health care and pick up 60 per cent of the tab for public hospitals. It will retain one-third of GST revenue to help pay for the reforms. Mr Brumby is holding out for extra money from the Commonwealth and a 50-50 funding model for public hospitals.

9 Apr 2010

NCKU signs Letter of Intent with Kinmen County for establishing branch hospital

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has signed Letter of Intent with Kinmen County Government on April 7th to help elevate the medical standard of the off-shore island. With the establishment of NCKU Hospital Kinmen branch, Kinmen medical treatment will improve and the local citizens will enjoy a complete set of medical service.

8 Apr 2010

ICRC will nearly triple aid to combat food shortages, drought in Niger and Mali

The International Committee of the Red Cross announced Tuesday that it plans to increase aid to Niger and Mali, "where several million people are suffering from serious food shortages triggered by drought," SAPA/News24 reports.

8 Apr 2010