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BrainStorm raises $3.6 million through private placement financing

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies and therapeutics, announced today that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional and other investors in connection with a private placement financing in reliance upon Regulation S. BrainStorm received gross proceeds of approximately $3.6 million resulting from the sale of shares at a purchase price of $0.28 per share at the closing of the transaction.

28 Feb 2011

QIAGEN, Epigenomics enter option agreement to commercialize colorectal cancer blood test

Epigenomics AG, the cancer molecular diagnostics company, and QIAGEN today announced that the companies have entered into an option agreement allowing QIAGEN to develop and, should QIAGEN exercise the option, commercialize a colorectal cancer blood test based on Epigenomics' proprietary biomarker mSEPT9 and certain DNA methylation analysis technologies.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 28 Feb 2011

Pharming, Santarus receive FDA refusal to file letter for RHUCIN BLA

Specialty biopharmaceutical company Santarus, Inc.and biotech company Pharming Group NV today announced the receipt of a "refusal to file" letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the RHUCIN Biologics License Application submitted by Pharming.

28 Feb 2011

Evolutionary changes may have influenced metabolism and increased risk of diabetes

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego say an evolutionary gene mutation that occurred in human millions of years ago and our subsequent inability to produce a specific kind of sugar molecule appears to make people more vulnerable to developing type 2 diabetes, especially if they're overweight.

25 Feb 2011

Ballerinas need to know dangers of excessive weight loss and overexercise

With actress Natalie Portman in Oscar contention, the movie "Black Swan" has taken center stage. So have concerns surrounding the dramatic weight loss Portman underwent for the role. Her depiction of a dangerously thin ballerina sheds light on a potential downside of this art form.

25 Feb 2011

Omega-3 fish oils: Natural health solution for the heart

Did you know that over the average life span, a heart beats 2 to 3 billion times? As one of the hardest working muscles pumping oxygen and essential nutrients throughout your body an average of 100,000 times a day, the heart needs a lot of help to stay working fit.

25 Feb 2011

ImmunoCellular to receive gross proceeds of $8.1M from sale of 5.2M units

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd., announced it has entered into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional and other investors in connection with a private placement financing.

24 Feb 2011

Scientists find bovine colostrum can massively reduce leaky gut syndrome

Scientists investigating natural ways to enhance athletic performance have found that bovine colostrum can massively reduce gut permeability - otherwise known as 'leaky gut syndrome.'

24 Feb 2011

FDA approves ONGLYZA to treat type 2 diabetes patients with renal impairment

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the inclusion of data from two clinical studies in an update to the ONGLYZA U.S. Prescribing Information for adult type 2 diabetes patients.

24 Feb 2011

EpiCept 2010 fourth quarter net loss is $0.06 per share

EpiCept Corporation today announced operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010, and provided an update on its key business initiatives.

24 Feb 2011

Tips for heart healthiness

Everyone should know the warning signs for a heart attack -- but according to Dr. Isaac Eliaz, effective prevention requires much more than a list of potential symptoms.

23 Feb 2011

Aetna Foundation announces over $1 million for research on root causes of obesity epidemic

The Aetna Foundation today announced significant funding in support of five research studies designed to deepen understanding of the root causes of the nation's well-documented obesity epidemic and drive viable solutions to the core problems.

23 Feb 2011

UCI study details benefits of physical activity, diet, relationships, fun and spirituality

Getting more exercise, spending time outdoors and helping others are among the activities that can be as effective as drugs or counseling in treating an array of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, according to a UC Irvine study.

23 Feb 2011

Johnson & Johnson completes cash tender for Crucell shares, declares offer unconditional

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell N.V. today announce that Johnson & Johnson has completed the tender offer for Crucell N.V. and has declared the offer unconditional.

22 Feb 2011

Pharming, Santarus begin RHUCIN Phase IIIb study in patients with Hereditary Angioedema

Specialty biopharmaceutical company Santarus, Inc. and biotech company Pharming Group NV (NYSE Euronext: PHARM) today announced that Pharming has begun an international, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase IIIb clinical study evaluating the investigational drug RHUCIN for the treatment of acute attacks of angioedema in patients with Hereditary Angioedema.

22 Feb 2011

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

A new study presented on 18th February at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting reported that that warm-up stretching had no effect on whether runners sustained an injury or not. It did not prevent injuries or result in more injuries.

21 Feb 2011

CIGNA, Healthy Kids Challenge launch new online initiative to help reverse obesity trend

CIGNA and Healthy Kids Challenge, working together since 2004 to fight obesity, today announced the launch of their latest initiative - an online CIGNA Mix Six for Healthy Balance Toolkit offering real-life ways for individuals, families and employers to incorporate better health into their daily routines.

21 Feb 2011

Lifestyle therapy program may help manage cardiovascular risk factors

Two/thirds of adults with high cholesterol and half with high blood pressure are not being treated effectively for these conditions, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This disturbing data spotlights the crucial need for new solutions to reduce the risk factors that are behind the current epidemic of chronic illness in the U.S.

21 Feb 2011

'Experience station' program offers rheumatologists to gain insight into patients' everyday challenges

Pharmaceutical companies are focusing on more unique approaches in the development of educational and experiential solutions for their health care customers at medical conferences, according to Joe Scrocco, chief executive officer of OneWorld, Inc., a leading pharmaceutical consulting firm.

21 Feb 2011

Swedish scientist: Social, physical and mental activities can minimize risk of dementia

As the average life span becomes longer, dementia becomes more common. Swedish scientist Laura Fratiglioni has shown that everyone can minimize his or her risk of being affected. Factors from blood pressure and weight to the degree of physical and mental activity can influence cognitive functioning as one gets older.

21 Feb 2011

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Latest Exercise News and Research

BrainStorm raises $3.6 million through private placement financing

QIAGEN, Epigenomics enter option agreement to commercialize colorectal cancer blood test

Pharming, Santarus receive FDA refusal to file letter for RHUCIN BLA

Evolutionary changes may have influenced metabolism and increased risk of diabetes

Ballerinas need to know dangers of excessive weight loss and overexercise

Omega-3 fish oils: Natural health solution for the heart

ImmunoCellular to receive gross proceeds of $8.1M from sale of 5.2M units

Scientists find bovine colostrum can massively reduce leaky gut syndrome

FDA approves ONGLYZA to treat type 2 diabetes patients with renal impairment

EpiCept 2010 fourth quarter net loss is $0.06 per share

Tips for heart healthiness

Aetna Foundation announces over $1 million for research on root causes of obesity epidemic

UCI study details benefits of physical activity, diet, relationships, fun and spirituality

Johnson & Johnson completes cash tender for Crucell shares, declares offer unconditional

Pharming, Santarus begin RHUCIN Phase IIIb study in patients with Hereditary Angioedema

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

CIGNA, Healthy Kids Challenge launch new online initiative to help reverse obesity trend

Lifestyle therapy program may help manage cardiovascular risk factors

'Experience station' program offers rheumatologists to gain insight into patients' everyday challenges

Swedish scientist: Social, physical and mental activities can minimize risk of dementia

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