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Results of Phase 2a clinical trial of DR Cysteamine announced by Raptor Pharmaceutical

Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp., announced positive findings from the completed treatment phase of its open-label Phase 2a clinical trial of delayed-release cysteamine bitartrate ("DR Cysteamine") in adolescent patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ("NASH"), a progressive form of liver disease believed to affect 2% to 5% of the U.S. population.

12 Oct 2009

Eat Right America Nutrition Prescription Solution on ShopNBC

ShopNBC, the premium lifestyle brand in electronic retailing, today announced the launch of the "Eat Right America" show series on its multi-channel platform this Saturday, October 10 at 2 am, 8 am, and 3 pm ET.

12 Oct 2009

Compounds that bock nutrient-sensing receptor may impact obesity and diabetic conditions

According to new research from the Monell Center and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, certain common herbicides and lipid-lowering fibrate drugs act in humans to block T1R3, a nutrient-sensing taste receptor also present in intestine and pancreas.

12 Oct 2009

Web-based TV program to focus on holistic lifestyle

The outcome of the current healthcare legislation is uncertain, but one matter is clear: Americans need to get healthier. From childhood obesity to alarming rates of clinical depression among adults, people across the U.S. have been confronted with the consequences of lives off-balance.

9 Oct 2009

New York Governor participates in roundtable discussion on stem cell research

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University hosted a roundtable discussion on stem cell research with New York Governor David A. Paterson today. Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean of Einstein, and eight stem cell researchers discussed advances in medical therapies and treatments that Einstein scientists have been investigating since receiving more than $14 million in State funding for stem cell research.

9 Oct 2009

Fight against obesity and heart disease gets new boost from public sector and industry

The battle against obesity, heart disease and other diet related health problems received a -4 Million boost today with the announcement of seven new research projects. The projects, taking place in universities and research institutes across the UK, are part of a partnership between two publicly-funded Research Councils and 15 companies.

9 Oct 2009

Clarian Cardiovascular offers transradial cardiac catheterization

Clarian Cardiovascular has established the Midwest’s only Transradial Center of Excellence in an effort to offer patients a catheterization procedure that significantly reduces recovery time and improves patient outcomes – transradial cardiac catheterization.

9 Oct 2009

Industry executives say health reform won't be lasting cure

Doctors and drug company executives say current reform legislation doesn't do enough to fix the problem of rising costs in the U.S. health care system or encourage healthier lifestyles.

9 Oct 2009

Series of national television public service advertisements to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu virus

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining with The Ad Council to launch a series of national television public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to encourage Americans to take steps to protect themselves from the 2009 H1N1 flu virus.

9 Oct 2009

Digestive Health Outcomes Registry for patients with GI disease

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the leading association representing clinicians and researchers who specialize in the digestive tract, and MedAssurant, Inc., a leading provider of data-driven healthcare solutions, announced today the collaborative initiative to develop a set of registries to assist physicians, payors, policy makers, and other healthcare stakeholders in the study and improvement of clinical and quality outcomes, care management, and cost effectiveness of care delivered to Americans with gastrointestinal disease.

9 Oct 2009

University of Guam receives NIH grant to determine causes of cancer disparities

The University of Guam received an $8,000,000 five-year U-54 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support a strong national cancer program aimed at understanding the reasons behind significant cancer disparities and the impact on minority populations.

9 Oct 2009

Children's access to health care poses significant health problem despite of health insurance coverage

Despite high rates of health insurance coverage among children in the District of Columbia, children's access to health care is inadequate and poses a significant health problem for the city's young residents, particularly those who are publicly insured, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

9 Oct 2009

Kaiser Permanente launches osteoporosis prevention campaign

Encouraging everyone to “Embrace Your Inner Strength,” Kaiser Permanente has launched a campaign throughout Southern California aimed at getting teenagers, seniors and everyone in between to get serious about building up their skeletons and preventing osteoporosis.

8 Oct 2009

Roche scientist honored with 2009 Meienhofer Award for excellence in peptide chemistry

Waleed Danho, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Leader at Roche was honored last week as the 2009 recipient of the Meienhofer Award for excellence in peptide chemistry at the international peptide symposium, RCCPS (http://www.rochecolorado.com/PeptideSymp09/).

8 Oct 2009

RWJF honors advocate for torture victims with the 2009 Community Health Leader Award

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced its selection of Dr. Uwe Jacobs, clinical and executive director of Survivors International, San Francisco, to receive a Community Health Leaders Award. He is one of 10 extraordinary Americans who will receive the RWJF honor for 2009 at a ceremony this evening at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

8 Oct 2009

RWJF selects Texas women health activist to receive Community Health Leaders Award

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced its selection of Claudia Stravato, board member and retired executive director of the Texas Panhandle Family Planning and Health Centers in Amarillo, Texas, to receive a Community Health Leaders Award. She is one of 10 extraordinary Americans who will receive the RWJF honor for 2009 at a ceremony this evening at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

8 Oct 2009

RWJF presents 2009 Community Health Leaders Award to New York City ER doctor

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced its selection of Lynne Holden, M.D., co-founder and president of Mentoring in Medicine in New York City, to receive a Community Health Leaders Award.

8 Oct 2009

RWJF honors Arizona advocate with 2009 Community Health Leaders Award

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the selection of David Carey, chair of Inspire Human Services Co-op in Phoenix, to receive a Community Health Leaders Award.

8 Oct 2009

Researchers find link between obesity and common mental disorders

Doctors should pay more attention to the link between common mental illness and obesity in patients because the two health problems are closely linked, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.

8 Oct 2009

Ascensions Community Services founder receives the RWJF Community Health Leader Award

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced its selection of Satira Streeter, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and executive director of Ascensions Community Services in the District of Columbia, to receive a Community Health Leaders Award. She is one of 10 extraordinary Americans who will receive the RWJF honor for 2009 at a ceremony this evening at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

8 Oct 2009

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Results of Phase 2a clinical trial of DR Cysteamine announced by Raptor Pharmaceutical

Eat Right America Nutrition Prescription Solution on ShopNBC

Compounds that bock nutrient-sensing receptor may impact obesity and diabetic conditions

Web-based TV program to focus on holistic lifestyle

New York Governor participates in roundtable discussion on stem cell research

Fight against obesity and heart disease gets new boost from public sector and industry

Clarian Cardiovascular offers transradial cardiac catheterization

Industry executives say health reform won't be lasting cure

Series of national television public service advertisements to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu virus

Digestive Health Outcomes Registry for patients with GI disease

University of Guam receives NIH grant to determine causes of cancer disparities

Children's access to health care poses significant health problem despite of health insurance coverage

Kaiser Permanente launches osteoporosis prevention campaign

Roche scientist honored with 2009 Meienhofer Award for excellence in peptide chemistry

RWJF honors advocate for torture victims with the 2009 Community Health Leader Award

RWJF selects Texas women health activist to receive Community Health Leaders Award

RWJF presents 2009 Community Health Leaders Award to New York City ER doctor

RWJF honors Arizona advocate with 2009 Community Health Leaders Award

Researchers find link between obesity and common mental disorders

Ascensions Community Services founder receives the RWJF Community Health Leader Award

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