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Calorie content information reported by restaurants and packaged food companies may be inaccurate

(January 6, 2010) As a growing number of fast food and chain restaurants display the calorie content of their dishes on websites and menus, a study suggests some of this information may be unreliable.

7 Jan 2010

ISC-SHRM and BCBSIL announce new workplace wellness program

The Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (ISC-SHRM) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today announced a new awards program that recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees and strive to create a work culture that promotes physical activity.

7 Jan 2010

Vignet releases Connected Health Services platform infrastructure for mHealth devices and services

Vignet Inc., today announced its Connected Health Services platform infrastructure for mobile health (mHealth) devices and services. The new “person-centered” platform allows users to capture, aggregate, analyze and share data with their mobile devices, leveraging any wired or wireless interface, such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, Bluetooth LE and USB.

7 Jan 2010

Tips to prevent injuries while shoveling

Snow shoveling tends to be an unpleasant task—this mundane seasonal chore combines heavy lifting and cold weather, resulting in possible injuries to the back, shoulder muscles if shovelers do not take the proper precautions. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has recommendations to help you stay safe while clearing snow so you can still have some winter fun.

7 Jan 2010

Negative experiences with coaches and instructors can result in lifetime of inactivity

Humiliation in physical education class as a child can turn people off fitness for good, according to a University of Alberta researcher.

7 Jan 2010

Media examines efforts to treat patients, train doctors in Afghanistan, fight malnutrition

The Los Angeles Times examines the International Medical Corps' work in Afghanistan. "Although less well known than the Nobel-winning Doctors Without Borders, the [International Medical Corps] shares a reputation with its gutsy counterpart for working in places where no one else will go. ... In parts of Afghanistan where government forces have little control, staffers say, they are protected by traditional village councils, known as shuras.

7 Jan 2010

DBA Analytical to host a 2-day training course on dietary supplements

DBA Analytical, an NSF International company, which provides a full range of compliance services for FDA regulated industries, will host a 2-day training course on 21 CFR 111, the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements.

6 Jan 2010

NCD to hear presentations and discuss the state of wounded warrior care and transition

The National Council on Disability (NCD), as part of its 2.5 day quarterly meeting, will hear presentations and discuss the state of wounded warrior care and transition. Presenters from the Fort Hood and Fort Sam Houston Center for the Intrepid will provide their perspective.

6 Jan 2010

HealthSpring establishes its presence on popular social media site Facebook

Medicare plan HealthSpring today became the first major Medicare Advantage plan to establish a presence on popular social media site Facebook.

6 Jan 2010

Federal judge upholds key provisions of new law, gives FDA the power to regulate tobacco products

In a significant victory for public health, a federal judge in Kentucky today upheld most key provisions of the new law giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to regulate tobacco products.

6 Jan 2010

SMART Modular Technologies releases XceedIOPS SATA

SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc. ("SMART" or the "Company"), a leading independent manufacturer of memory modules and solid-state storage products, including solid-state drives (SSDs), today announced the XceedIOPS SATA, its next-generation enterprise-class SSD.

6 Jan 2010

American Red Cross offers tips to stay warm in bone chilling temperatures

Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible.

6 Jan 2010

CAMH: Online interventions for problem alcohol use can be effective in changing drinking behaviours

A recent evaluation by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows that online interventions for problem alcohol use can be effective in changing drinking behaviours and offers a significant public health benefit.

6 Jan 2010

NSF International develops new protocol for clothes washers

Continuing its mission to protect and improve public health, NSF International today announced the development of a new protocol that certifies allergen reduction performance of residential and commercial, family-sized clothes washers. Whirlpool Corporation is the first company to receive certification with this new protocol for clothes washers.

6 Jan 2010

Innovative ways to get fit in 2010

Resolutions, resolutions - are you fed up with everyone asking you what you've got in store for 2010? Or maybe you're chuffed that you've nailed down some this year, but secretly know you'll forget about them as soon as people stop asking?

6 Jan 2010

Three out of four Americans fall into 'WannabeWELL' category

Most Americans make New Years' resolutions focused on wellness, and rightfully so - new research shows Americans have a long way to go toward achieving wellness based on the three pillars of health: healthy diet, responsible supplement use and regular exercise.

6 Jan 2010

H-TRIO launches new, all-natural whey protein powder

Canadian owned, Calgary-based H-TRIO™ INCORPORATED, makers of the H3O4U™ line of nutritional products, announces the launch of TRIO PRO™ a superior, all-natural whey protein powder. The product stands as a smart alternative to protein products traditionally formulated for the body-building market.

6 Jan 2010

'Make Today the Day' public awareness campaign to quit smoking launched

At a time when many smokers consider quitting for the New Year, today is a timely launch of a partnership that joins together mutual public health interests sought by the American Lung Association in California, Healthy San Francisco and the city's Public Health Office in a citywide public awareness campaign aimed to help smokers achieve that goal.

6 Jan 2010

Microfluidics introduces "Voice of the Customer" program

Microfluidics today introduced the "Voice of the Customer" program as part of its ongoing mission to improve communication and understanding between the company and its customers.

6 Jan 2010

ACE launches "Get Fit" Web site for consumers

The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the launch of a new online resource for consumers.

6 Jan 2010