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Watson Pharmaceuticals resolves Actos patent litigation

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc, today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America resolving outstanding patent litigation related to Watson's generic equivalent version of Actos® (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride) 15mg, 30mg and 45mg tablets.

11 Mar 2010

Majority of nurse practitioners recommend dietary supplements for overall health and wellness

Eighty-five percent of nurse practitioners agree that one of the roles of healthcare professionals is to provide their patients with information about dietary supplements, according to new research from the "Life...supplemented" 2009 Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Study.

11 Mar 2010

Adherence to lipid-lowering guidelines may help reduce cardiovascular deaths

Only half of all patients at high risk of heart disease are given correct targets for lowering their cholesterol levels according to a study of 25,250 patients in Germany published online today (Thursday 11 March) in the European Heart Journal.

11 Mar 2010

Small study shows eprotirome decreases LDL cholesterol

People whose "bad" cholesterol and risk of future heart disease stay too high despite cholesterol-lowering statin therapy can safely lower it by adding a drug that mimics the action of thyroid hormone. In a report published in the Mar. 11, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Johns Hopkins and Swedish researchers say an experimental drug called eprotirome lowered cholesterol up to 32 percent in those already on statins, an effect equal to that expected from doubling the statin drug doses, without harmful side effects.

10 Mar 2010

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, an exclusive license agreement on the invention entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,” owned by the University.

10 Mar 2010

USA/Ireland Functional Foods conference to focus on science of gut function and response to diet

Understanding the science of how the human gut functions and the role that diet plays in human health will be explored at a major International Functional Foods conference in Cork, this week. Foods have an enormous role to play in keeping people healthy and many foods have properties that can enhance the health of those that consume them.

10 Mar 2010

Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca commence SAVOR-TIMI 53 trial of ONGLYZA for type 2 diabetes

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca today announced the commencement of the “Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus” trial, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 4 study, to evaluate treatment with ONGLYZA™ (saxagliptin), a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, in adult type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular risk factors.

10 Mar 2010

Review suggests ion exchange resins are not effective for hyperkalemia

For more than half a century, products containing ion exchange resins have been used in patients with dangerously high levels of potassium. However, there is no convincing evidence that these products are actually effective, according to an article appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

10 Mar 2010

WebMD Health Exchange platform launched to help consumers get health and wellness support

WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, today announced the launch of WebMD Health Exchange, a new health social networking platform that provides a unique way for consumers to get health and wellness support from the world's largest community of online health-informed consumers.

10 Mar 2010

New study suggests rising childhood obesity is linked to food allergies

First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign tells us that about 32 percent of children and teens (or 25 million) are obese or overweight. It revealed those extra pounds put them at greater risk of developing debilitating and costly diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and may also cause them to lead a two to five year shorter life than their parents

10 Mar 2010

Availability of supermarkets increases risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities: Study

A recent Kansas State University study found that the availability of supermarkets -- rather than the lack of them --increased the risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities. This suggests that policies to increase healthful eating behaviors might need to be tailored based on geographic location.

10 Mar 2010

Study shows strawberries can provide immense health benefits

When it comes to eating healthy, most people know it's a good long-term choice, but what they may not know is that eating certain foods daily can provide immediate health benefits.

10 Mar 2010

Orexigen Therapeutics reports net loss of $15.0M for three months ended December 31, 2009

Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of obesity, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009.

9 Mar 2010

Novel protein haditoxin in King Cobra's venom discovered

The King Cobra continues to weave its charm with researchers identifying a protein in its venom with the potential for new drug discovery and to advance understanding of disease mechanisms.

9 Mar 2010

Taxing less healthful foods may steer adults toward healthier diets

Adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a report in the March 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

9 Mar 2010

Weight and risk for diabetes decrease for people in communities where fast food prices increase: Study

A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased.

9 Mar 2010

Obesity - Body's effort to protect organs from lipids' toxic effects

The collection of symptoms that is the metabolic syndrome-insulin resistance, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and a greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke-are all related to obesity, but, according to a review in the March 9th issue of the Cell Press publication Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, not in the way you probably think they are.

9 Mar 2010

LUNA Protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients launched

LUNA®, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, introduces LUNA® Protein, the first high protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients. It is an indulgent treat that satiates hunger and helps women more easily fit protein into their diet.

8 Mar 2010

Apolo Anton Ohno partners with The Century Council to bring the Ask, Listen, Learn program to schools

The most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history and star of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Apolo Anton Ohno has partnered with The Century Council and its Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix program.

8 Mar 2010

Scientists identify EoE-associated region in human chromosome

Scientists have identified a region of a human chromosome that is associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a recently recognized allergic disease. People with EoE frequently have difficulty eating or may be allergic to one or more foods. This study further suggests that a suspected so-called master allergy gene may play a role in the development of this rare but debilitating disorder.

8 Mar 2010

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Latest Diet News and Research

Watson Pharmaceuticals resolves Actos patent litigation

Majority of nurse practitioners recommend dietary supplements for overall health and wellness

Adherence to lipid-lowering guidelines may help reduce cardiovascular deaths

Small study shows eprotirome decreases LDL cholesterol

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

USA/Ireland Functional Foods conference to focus on science of gut function and response to diet

Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca commence SAVOR-TIMI 53 trial of ONGLYZA for type 2 diabetes

Review suggests ion exchange resins are not effective for hyperkalemia

WebMD Health Exchange platform launched to help consumers get health and wellness support

New study suggests rising childhood obesity is linked to food allergies

Availability of supermarkets increases risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities: Study

Study shows strawberries can provide immense health benefits

Orexigen Therapeutics reports net loss of $15.0M for three months ended December 31, 2009

Novel protein haditoxin in King Cobra's venom discovered

Taxing less healthful foods may steer adults toward healthier diets

Weight and risk for diabetes decrease for people in communities where fast food prices increase: Study

Obesity - Body's effort to protect organs from lipids' toxic effects

LUNA Protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients launched

Apolo Anton Ohno partners with The Century Council to bring the Ask, Listen, Learn program to schools

Scientists identify EoE-associated region in human chromosome

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