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AIBioTech works with U.S. FDA to keep Sports X Factor genetic test available to consumers

American International Biotechnology Services today announced it is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to keep its Sports X Factor genetic test available to consumers.

26 May 2011

Low vitamin D could account for link between obesity and cancer, heart disease, diabetes

Overweight or obese women with less-than-optimal levels of vitamin D who lose more than 15 percent of their body weight experience significant increases in circulating levels of this fat-soluble nutrient, according to a new study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

26 May 2011

U.S. District Court grants temporary restraining order in Amylin's litigation against Lilly

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the United States District Court for the Southern District of California issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Eli Lilly and Company relating to its litigation with respect to the Amylin / Lilly diabetes collaboration agreement.

26 May 2011

Study: Protein drinks after aerobic activity help older people build more formidable muscles

A new research report appearing online in the FASEB Journal shows that what someone drinks after exercise plays a critical role in maximizing the effects of exercise.

26 May 2011

Study to examine whether red wine component could help reduce concussions in pro boxers

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are engaging the help of professional boxers and trainers to study whether a component in red wine and grapes could help reduce the short- and long-term effects of concussions.

26 May 2011

NEJM publishes ZYTIGA plus prednisone Phase 3 trial data in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

A study titled "Abiraterone and Increased Survival in Metastatic Prostate Cancer," published in the May 26 issue of NEJM, found that patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel showed a significant improvement in overall survival when treated with ZYTIGA plus prednisone compared to patients treated with prednisone plus placebo.

26 May 2011

Pulmonx announces new clinical data of Zephyr endobronchial valve in emphysema

Pulmonx Inc. has announced new clinical data from its Chartis multi-center study, presented at the American Thoracic Society's 2011 International Conference.

25 May 2011

Biogen Idec joins global multiple sclerosis community to celebrate third annual World MS Day

Today, Biogen Idec will join the global multiple sclerosis (MS) community in celebrating the third annual World MS Day. Biogen Idec continues to be the industry leader in researching and providing groundbreaking therapies for MS. So far in 2011, the company has brought more hope to MS patients through a number of significant milestones.

25 May 2011

CRT, Cancer Research UK and Centella partner to launch clinical development of CEN-209

Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Technology - the charity's development and commercialisation arm - have partnered with Centella Therapeutics, Inc. of Palo Alto, California, to develop, manufacture and trial a promising new drug, CEN-209 in cancer patients with solid tumours.

25 May 2011

New cancer study finds benefit in old therapy

Cancer patients who used a 5,000-year-old combination of gentle exercise and meditation experienced significantly higher wellbeing levels, improved cognitive functioning and less inflammation compared to a control group, new University of Sydney research has found.

24 May 2011

Studies consistently confirm health benefits of fruit consumption

What do apples, blueberries and prunes have in common? If you guessed that they are all fruits you would be correct. However, that would only be scratching the surface. The fact is that studies consistently confirm the benefits of eating a variety of fruit daily. These benefits include better blood profiles, increased bone density and a strong defense against obesity.

24 May 2011

Asymptomatic patients do not benefit from CT angiography screening

Coronary computed tomographic angiography, which can detect plaque buildup in heart vessels, is sometimes used as a screening tool to assess the risk for a heart attack. However, the usefulness of the test on low-risk patients who do not have coronary symptoms, such as chest pain, has been unclear.

24 May 2011

Lifestyle modifications help control blood pressure levels: More evidence

Evidence continues to build that lifestyle modifications help control blood pressure (BP) levels. Data evaluating the consumption of coffee and alcohol and the impact of low fitness levels will be presented at the American Society of Hypertension, Inc.'s 26th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2011) and will be featured in the May 22 ASH press briefing.

23 May 2011

Healthways, BCBSNC to offer SilverSneakers to Blue Medicare HMO and PPO members

In a continuing effort to promote well-being and prevention to its older-adult members, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and Healthways, the leading well-being improvement company, have agreed to offer the award-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program to BCBSNC's eligible Blue Medicare Supplement members beginning June 1, 2011.

23 May 2011

New RHUCIN study data in acute HAE attacks presented at 7th C1 Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that new data from open-label studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of the investigational drug RHUCIN for the treatment of acute attacks of angioedema in patients with Hereditary Angioedema were presented at the 7th C1 Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop on May 20 - 22, 2011 in Budapest, Hungary.

23 May 2011

New insights into bone diseases

A study by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and collaborators at other institutions has provided new insights into the means by which bone cells produce new bone in response to mechanical stresses, such as exercise.

23 May 2011

UB's graded exercise test for concussion could help decide hockey player's fitness to return to the ice

As the chase for the 2011 Stanley Cup heads to the finish, several players are off the ice suffering from concussion, an injury all too common in this contact sport.

21 May 2011

UH launches careers of 5 NSF Graduate Research Fellows for 2011

The University of Houston (UH) launched the graduate careers of five National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows for 2011. Recognizing outstanding students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines, the three-year fellowships cover tuition and include a $30,000 annual stipend.

21 May 2011

Physical characteristics, performance data predict rankings for high school football players

Sprint speed, height, and weight are the best predictors of how high school football players will be ranked by college recruiting scouts, reports a study in the May issue of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

21 May 2011

Patch angioplasty improves post-exercise ABI's and reduces reoperation rates in competitive cyclists

Results from a midterm study of highly competitive cyclists who underwent external iliac artery reconstruction (AR) and inguinal ligament release (LR) were reported today at the 65th Vascular Annual Meeting® presented by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).

21 May 2011

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Latest Exercise News and Research

AIBioTech works with U.S. FDA to keep Sports X Factor genetic test available to consumers

Low vitamin D could account for link between obesity and cancer, heart disease, diabetes

U.S. District Court grants temporary restraining order in Amylin's litigation against Lilly

Study: Protein drinks after aerobic activity help older people build more formidable muscles

Study to examine whether red wine component could help reduce concussions in pro boxers

NEJM publishes ZYTIGA plus prednisone Phase 3 trial data in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Pulmonx announces new clinical data of Zephyr endobronchial valve in emphysema

Biogen Idec joins global multiple sclerosis community to celebrate third annual World MS Day

CRT, Cancer Research UK and Centella partner to launch clinical development of CEN-209

New cancer study finds benefit in old therapy

Studies consistently confirm health benefits of fruit consumption

Asymptomatic patients do not benefit from CT angiography screening

Lifestyle modifications help control blood pressure levels: More evidence

Healthways, BCBSNC to offer SilverSneakers to Blue Medicare HMO and PPO members

New RHUCIN study data in acute HAE attacks presented at 7th C1 Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop

New insights into bone diseases

UB's graded exercise test for concussion could help decide hockey player's fitness to return to the ice

UH launches careers of 5 NSF Graduate Research Fellows for 2011

Physical characteristics, performance data predict rankings for high school football players

Patch angioplasty improves post-exercise ABI's and reduces reoperation rates in competitive cyclists

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