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Metabolism imbalance increases asthma risk in children: Research

Even children of a healthy weight who have an imbalanced metabolism due to poor diet or exercise may be at increased risk of asthma, according to new research, which challenges the widespread assumption that obesity itself is a risk factor for asthma.

17 Sep 2010

Health Grades extends tender offer period for outstanding shares of common stock

Health Grades, Inc. (Nasdaq:HGRD) ("HealthGrades") today announced the extension of the offer period for the previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of HealthGrades for $8.20 per share in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes.

16 Sep 2010

Tips for participant fundraiser to raise dollars for charity

Many of these events are designed to help raise much needed funds for nonprofits while creating a sense of community and providing an outlet for physical activity. While most participants have a plan for improving their health and fitness, when it comes to raising funds for the nonprofit they don't know where to start, feel uncomfortable or are hesitant to ask people for money.

16 Sep 2010

Incyte Corporation publishes clinical trial data of INCB18424 drug for myelofibrosis treatment

Incyte Corporation, Results from a Phase I/II study of Incyte's janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor with the investigational name INCB18424 (also known as INCB018424 and INC424) were published today in The New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrating marked and durable clinical benefits in patients with myelofibrosis.

16 Sep 2010

Blue Cross, Blue Shield employees shed 2.80% of their total weight since Memorial Day

Three months and more than 37,000 pounds later, The Biggest Loser Summer Challenge has a winner: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and its employees, who lost more than 3,780 pounds or 2.80 percent of their total weight in pounds per employee since Memorial Day.

16 Sep 2010

Physically active adolescents with fibromyalgia report lower levels of pain, disability: Study

Adolescents with fibromyalgia who are physically active report lower levels of pain and disability, according to findings of a multicenter study published in The Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society, ampainsoc.org.

16 Sep 2010

UCLA selected to help establish guidelines for health, safety of firefighters in the field

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have been selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to help establish guidelines for the health and safety of firefighters in the field.

16 Sep 2010

Label reading is even more effective than exercise: Analysis

Diet and exercise have long been the top two elements of effective weight loss. Now add a third: reading the labels on packaged foods. Washington State University Economist Bidisha Mandal has found that middle-aged Americans who want to lose weight and who take up the label-reading habit are more likely to lose weight than those who don't. In some cases, label reading is even more effective than exercise.

16 Sep 2010

Daily doses of ginger relieve muscle pain: Research

Daily doses of raw or heat-treated ginger are effective for relieving muscle pain following strenuous exercise, according to research reported in The Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society.

16 Sep 2010

JAK oral medication produces lasting relief for patients with myelofibrosis: Researchers

An oral medication produces significant and lasting relief for patients with myelofibrosis, a debilitating and lethal bone marrow disorder, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report in the Sept. 16 New England Journal of Medicine.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers find association between physical fitness and children’s brain development

Researchers have found an association between physical fitness and the brain in 9- and 10-year-old children: Those who are more fit tend to have a bigger hippocampus and perform better on a test of memory than their less-fit peers.

16 Sep 2010

Study finds aerobic exercise improves chronic insomnia

The millions of middle-aged and older adults who suffer from insomnia have a new drug-free prescription for a more restful night's sleep. Regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood and vitality, according to a small but significant new study from Northwestern Medicine.

16 Sep 2010

Scientists reveal techniques to extend organ transplant life

Experts from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation at King's College London, based at Guy's Hospital, have revealed exciting new scientific developments for people with an organ transplant, intended to help prevent rejection of the new organ and extend its life.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers to develop new wearable sensor network to assess physical activity

Researchers from Michigan State University's departments of Electrical Engineering and Kinesiology are teaming up to create a new wearable sensor network to assess a person's physical activity and overall well-being.

15 Sep 2010

HCHN, ADA to unveil new national program to improve consumers' access to nutrition experts

Today, the Hershey Center for Health and Nutrition joined with the American Dietetic Association to unveil Moderation Nation, a new national program which kicks off by providing complimentary visits with ADA member registered dietitians to consumers, age 18 or over. Moderation Nation seeks to educate people on how to achieve balance in their lives through moderation, both in nutrition and physical activity.

15 Sep 2010

Healthy lifestyle pattern reduces mortality

It is widely known that a healthy lifestyle that includes not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and maintaining a proper weight reduces disease risk.

15 Sep 2010

Volcano Corporation announces pricing of convertible senior notes due 2015

Volcano Corporation today announced the pricing of its offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875 percent convertible senior notes due September 1, 2015 registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Prior to June 1, 2015, the notes will be convertible only upon certain circumstances.

15 Sep 2010

Genmab, Seattle Genetics enter ADC research collaboration agreement

Genmab A/S and Seattle Genetics, Inc. announced today that the companies have entered into an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) research collaboration agreement.

14 Sep 2010

Exercise training, diet counseling for patients with heart disease risk improves quality of life

A lifestyle intervention incorporating exercise training and diet counseling in primary health care settings appears to improve quality of life among adults at moderate to high risk for heart disease and appears cost-effective compared to standard care, according to a report in the September 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

14 Sep 2010

Arno Therapeutics closes private placement to advance cancer treatment

Arno Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oncology therapeutics, today announced that it has closed a private placement of its securities resulting in gross proceeds to the company of over $15 million.

14 Sep 2010

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Latest Exercise News and Research

Metabolism imbalance increases asthma risk in children: Research

Health Grades extends tender offer period for outstanding shares of common stock

Tips for participant fundraiser to raise dollars for charity

Incyte Corporation publishes clinical trial data of INCB18424 drug for myelofibrosis treatment

Blue Cross, Blue Shield employees shed 2.80% of their total weight since Memorial Day

Physically active adolescents with fibromyalgia report lower levels of pain, disability: Study

UCLA selected to help establish guidelines for health, safety of firefighters in the field

Label reading is even more effective than exercise: Analysis

Daily doses of ginger relieve muscle pain: Research

JAK oral medication produces lasting relief for patients with myelofibrosis: Researchers

Researchers find association between physical fitness and children’s brain development

Study finds aerobic exercise improves chronic insomnia

Scientists reveal techniques to extend organ transplant life

Researchers to develop new wearable sensor network to assess physical activity

HCHN, ADA to unveil new national program to improve consumers' access to nutrition experts

Healthy lifestyle pattern reduces mortality

Volcano Corporation announces pricing of convertible senior notes due 2015

Genmab, Seattle Genetics enter ADC research collaboration agreement

Exercise training, diet counseling for patients with heart disease risk improves quality of life

Arno Therapeutics closes private placement to advance cancer treatment

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