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Study: Chinese anesthesiologists willing to help patients quit smoking, reduce tobacco-related deaths

The statistics are frightening: one-third of the world's smokers (300 million) live in China, and chronic diseases caused by smoking are a growing burden to public health there. Current projections estimate that the number of tobacco-related deaths in China will increase to 2 million annually by 2025.

22 Jan 2010

Long-term health effects of e-cigarettes: More research needed

The need for more research into the long-term health effects of electronic cigarettes has been highlighted by scientists in the British Medical Journal.

22 Jan 2010

Companies across the United States to donate millions of dollars to support Haiti earthquake victims

Companies large and small, representing industries across the United States, have taken action to support their neighbors in Haiti by donating millions of dollars to the American Red Cross and by encouraging their customers and employees to follow suit.

22 Jan 2010

Americans for Responsible Heath Care launches second wave of advertising

Following its successful $200,000 independent expenditure TV ad campaign last week in Massachusetts on behalf of U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown, Americans for Responsible Heath Care is launching its second wave of advertising today.

22 Jan 2010

World Bank forecasts global economic growth for 2010, notes toll of financial crisis

After shrinking in 2009, the world economy is expected to grow in 2010 and 2011, the World Bank predicted in a report issued Wednesday, Agence France-Presse reports in a piece that outlines the bank's predictions (Smith, 1/20).

22 Jan 2010

Amerinet contributes to Haiti's relief efforts

Amerinet, a leading national healthcare group purchasing organization, has initiated efforts among employees, members and suppliers to contribute to relief efforts for victims of the earthquakes in Haiti.

22 Jan 2010

Genesis Invest AG provides Mobile Cube to the US Disaster Management for its deployment in Haiti

Genesis Invest AG provides a Mobile Cube to the US Disaster Management for its deployment in Haiti. Parallel to that, the relevant authorities are preparing together with Green Ecosys Sys, the US subsidiary of Genesis Invest, the deployment of stationary systems for the long-term local supply of drinking water in Haiti.

21 Jan 2010

Interactive debate on low calorie sweeteners in today's changing foodscape

Energy reduction is high on the agenda for many involved in food and health whether from the perspective of public health policy, dietary advice, product formulation and development, or making available food and drinks that people enjoy.

21 Jan 2010

New book reviews human personality and personality disorders

"Human Relation and Personified Relational Disorders" by K. Shams M.D., is a fresh look at the all too familiar and greatly misunderstood issue of the human relation.

21 Jan 2010

Neways North America donates hygiene items to Haiti victims

In response to the earthquake that recently ripped through Haiti, Neways North America (www.neways.com/usa) is sending more than 6,000 hygiene items to assist survivors of this tragic event.

21 Jan 2010

U.S. veterinarians join coalition to address ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) have joined a coalition of other animal health and welfare groups to help address the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country.

21 Jan 2010

OA urges patients to stop smoking before surgery to protect their own health

During National Non-Smoking Week, Ontario's Anesthesiologists (OA) are once again urging patients to stop smoking before surgery in order to protect their own health. In addition, Ontario's Anesthesiologists estimate that if every smoker scheduled for surgery stopped 6-8 weeks prior to their procedure, approximately $122 million could be saved by the health care system.

21 Jan 2010

New York Times examines innovative approaches to tackling infrastructure needs in developing countries

The New York Times explores efforts across the U.S. to craft and implement affordable solutions to infrastructure problems around the world. It also looks at programs geared toward supporting the work of local entrepreneurs to build solutions to the problems on the ground.

21 Jan 2010

Blue Shield of California to offer Healthways' SilverSneakers Fitness Program to Medicare beneficiaries

Blue Shield of California announced today that it will expand its contract with Healthways, Inc. to offer the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program to Blue Shield Medicare Advantage members in San Bernardino County.

21 Jan 2010

Opinions: Haiti relief, recovery efforts

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon asserts in a Washington Post opinion piece that assistance "has poured forth from nations and international organizations commensurate with the scale of this disaster [in Haiti]. ... We need to make sure the help that is mobilized gets to the people who need it, as fast as possible.

21 Jan 2010

Chances for Children sets up Haiti Renewal Fund

While emergency efforts bring immediate relief to Haiti, Craig Juntunen, founder of Chances for Children, launched the "Haiti Renewal Fund" January 19. The fund, designed to assist in a fresh renewal of the devastated nation of Haiti, opens with an initial matching grant of $2 million from Jackson Hole residents Lynn and Foster Friess augmented by a subsequent $1 million from Childhelp, drawn from donations specifically designated to the fund.

21 Jan 2010

Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems converts its bottled vitamin line to sustainable EcoGuard bottles

Rainbow Light® Nutritional Systems, a leader in natural nutrition for over 25 years, is converting its entire bottled vitamin line to sustainable EcoGuard(TM) bottles. The first in the industry to be made from 100 percent recycled plastic, the innovative EcoGuard bottles are 100 percent recyclable.

21 Jan 2010

MedPage Today publishes the Most Read Stories for the Past Week

Which medical news stories are physicians reading to stay informed about key developments? MedPage Today publishes the Most Read Stories for the Past Week.

20 Jan 2010

Catalina Marketing releases an in-depth study on weight-management

Catalina Marketing, which powers the Pointer Media Network, one of the world’s largest print media and consumer-driven marketing vehicles, released an in-depth study today on weight-management revealing devotees of name-brand diets or lifestyles spend, on average, more than $3,400 on groceries per year.

20 Jan 2010

Weight Watchers International files complaint against Jenny Craig

Weight Watchers International, Inc., the global leader in weight-management services, today announced it has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for injunctive relief and damages against Jenny Craig, Inc. ("Jenny Craig").

20 Jan 2010

Miscellaneous News

Study: Chinese anesthesiologists willing to help patients quit smoking, reduce tobacco-related deaths

Long-term health effects of e-cigarettes: More research needed

Companies across the United States to donate millions of dollars to support Haiti earthquake victims

Americans for Responsible Heath Care launches second wave of advertising

World Bank forecasts global economic growth for 2010, notes toll of financial crisis

Amerinet contributes to Haiti's relief efforts

Genesis Invest AG provides Mobile Cube to the US Disaster Management for its deployment in Haiti

Interactive debate on low calorie sweeteners in today's changing foodscape

New book reviews human personality and personality disorders

Neways North America donates hygiene items to Haiti victims

U.S. veterinarians join coalition to address ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti

OA urges patients to stop smoking before surgery to protect their own health

New York Times examines innovative approaches to tackling infrastructure needs in developing countries

Blue Shield of California to offer Healthways' SilverSneakers Fitness Program to Medicare beneficiaries

Opinions: Haiti relief, recovery efforts

Chances for Children sets up Haiti Renewal Fund

Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems converts its bottled vitamin line to sustainable EcoGuard bottles

MedPage Today publishes the Most Read Stories for the Past Week

Catalina Marketing releases an in-depth study on weight-management

Weight Watchers International files complaint against Jenny Craig

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