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Short period of excessive eating can have prolonged effects on health

A short period of excess food consumption can have long term effects on your body weight and fat storage even after the initial weight is lost. A study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition & Metabolism has found that a four-week episode of increased energy intake and decreased exercise can cause increased weight and fat mass more than two years later when compared to control individuals.

24 Aug 2010

HHS releases new web tool for searching insurance coverage options

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the release of a new HealthCare.gov web tool available for download that makes searching for coverage options even easier than before.

24 Aug 2010

Ocean Spray offers new dried fruit snacks

As temperatures cool and families trade pool toys for school supplies, Ocean Spray is excited to offer a new, delicious, on-the-go snack for the whole family. Ocean Spray's new dried fruit lineup, including Jumbo Dried Cranberries, Dried Cherries, and Dried Blueberries, is a fun, fresh way for families to enjoy their favorite fruits all year-round.

24 Aug 2010

Sporting activity is an important tool for enabling process of socialisation: Researcher

Society gives sense to sport, i.e. sports are a reflection of the traits of a society. This is the conclusion of Mr Asier Oiarbide, lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Activities Science and Sports, in his PhD thesis defended at the University of the Basque Country.

24 Aug 2010

A.D.A.M. releases 'Inside Out Health and Wellness' module of online resources for K-12 learners

A.D.A.M., Inc., a leading provider of consumer health information, benefits technology solutions and online education resources, today announced the release of A.D.A.M. Inside Out Health and Wellness—the newest module of its online resources for K-12 learners. This recent addition to the A.D.A.M. Education suite of products is designed to assist educators in teaching nutrition, the significance of healthy eating, and the importance of incorporating 60 minutes of physical activities into students' daily routines.

24 Aug 2010

Streamline Health implements Audit Compliance for the Enterprise Solution at Children's National

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, today announced that it has successfully implemented the Audit Compliance for the Enterprise Solution (AuditACE) at Children's National in Washington, DC.

24 Aug 2010

PHLBI announces launch of new website for patients

The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, a non-profit medical research institute focusing on the treatment and prevention of malignant pleural mesothelioma, is proud to announce the launch of its new website: http://www.phlbi.org.

24 Aug 2010

First Edition: August 24, 2010

In today's headlines, a federal court judge blocks the Obama administration's stem cell policy. Meanwhile, state action related to health reform and health policy continues.

24 Aug 2010

Media detective programs allow children to resist messages encouraging alcohol and tobacco use

Playing "media detective" allows children to understand the intentions of marketers and the goals of advertising while empowering them to resist messages that encourage alcohol or tobacco use.

24 Aug 2010

Special empowerment program to promote confidence in diabetic children

Teens are learning how to shred down the mountain and balance blood sugars in a special empowerment program called Riding on Insulin, taking place December 11, 2010, at The Canyons Resort in Park City. The day, led by Sean Busby,26 year old professional snowboarder with type 1 diabetes promotes courage and confidence and shows children with type 1 or type 2 they can overcome mental and physical challenges.

24 Aug 2010

Abilities Expo to be held August 27-29, 2010 in Houston, Texas

Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans with disabilities and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on Friday, August 27, through Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Reliant Center. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

24 Aug 2010

2010 Summit to focus on developing roadmap for personalized health care

The Forum on Personalized Health Care today announced its third annual National Summit on Personalized Health Care, "Creating the Roadmap for Personalized Health Care." The 2010 Summit will give participants the singular opportunity to collaborate in creating a core short- and long-range roadmap to align, coordinate and accelerate delivery of personalized health care technologies and practices.

24 Aug 2010

MIT symposium at ACS National Meeting to familiarize future scientists with unfamiliar public policy

With laws, government regulations, and funding priorities continuing to exert a broad impact on science, a group of graduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is holding a special symposium Aug. 23 during the American Chemical Society (ACS) 240th National Meeting and Exhibition here to familiarize future scientists with the unfamiliar realm of public policy.

24 Aug 2010

Canadian government to match private donations for Pakistan flood aid

Donations for flood aid in Pakistan through cbm Canada will be matched dollar for dollar by the federal government until September 12.

24 Aug 2010

Consumer Driven Health Plans grow at 18.1%

Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) in the U.S. experienced continued growth this year – albeit at a slower rate than in 2009 – according to preliminary results released by United Benefit Advisors (UBA) from its 2010 UBA Health Plan Survey, the nation's largest health plan benchmarking survey, with 17,113 plans from 11,413, employers.

24 Aug 2010

Consumers economizing on healthcare in ways that might be dangerous: Poll

More than two-thirds (69%) of Americans currently taking a prescription drug say drug makers have too much influence on doctors' prescribing decisions and half say that doctors are too eager to prescribe a drug when other non-drug options are available for managing a condition. Those are just some of the concerns raised by Americans in a new prescription drug poll by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. More information about the poll is available online at www.consumerreportsenespanol.org.

24 Aug 2010

Highmark Foundation’s report documents status of safety net providers to improve health outcomes

Efforts made from a four-year, $4.1 million investment to help safety net providers meet the health care needs of the uninsured are documented in a recent Highmark Foundation report.

24 Aug 2010

Merck and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation commit additional $60M to support Botswana's ACHAP

Merck today announced the Merck Company Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are committing an additional $60 million to support Botswana's African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP). Merck is known as MSD outside the US and Canada. A unique program developed with and led by the Government of Botswana, ACHAP is one of sub-Saharan Africa's oldest, most successful public-private partnerships.

24 Aug 2010

Premier Purchasing Partners announces new agreements for surgical mesh, biological mesh

Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced new agreements for surgical mesh and biological mesh. Surgical mesh product agreements have been awarded to: Atrium Medical Corp of Hudson, N.H.; Davol Inc. of Warwick, R.I.; Covidien of Mansfield, Mass.; and Medline Industries Inc. of Mundelein, Ill.

24 Aug 2010

Queensway Carleton Hospital staff to protest against Liberal government's budget cuts

Staff of the Queensway Carleton Hospital represented by CUPE will protest at lunchtime today over $5,000,000 in budget cuts imposed by the provincial Liberal government.

24 Aug 2010

Healthcare News

Short period of excessive eating can have prolonged effects on health

HHS releases new web tool for searching insurance coverage options

Ocean Spray offers new dried fruit snacks

Sporting activity is an important tool for enabling process of socialisation: Researcher

A.D.A.M. releases 'Inside Out Health and Wellness' module of online resources for K-12 learners

Streamline Health implements Audit Compliance for the Enterprise Solution at Children's National

PHLBI announces launch of new website for patients

First Edition: August 24, 2010

Media detective programs allow children to resist messages encouraging alcohol and tobacco use

Special empowerment program to promote confidence in diabetic children

Abilities Expo to be held August 27-29, 2010 in Houston, Texas

2010 Summit to focus on developing roadmap for personalized health care

MIT symposium at ACS National Meeting to familiarize future scientists with unfamiliar public policy

Canadian government to match private donations for Pakistan flood aid

Consumer Driven Health Plans grow at 18.1%

Consumers economizing on healthcare in ways that might be dangerous: Poll

Highmark Foundation’s report documents status of safety net providers to improve health outcomes

Merck and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation commit additional $60M to support Botswana's ACHAP

Premier Purchasing Partners announces new agreements for surgical mesh, biological mesh

Queensway Carleton Hospital staff to protest against Liberal government's budget cuts

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