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John Muir Physician Network to participate in Generex Oral-lyn FDA Expanded Access Treatment IND program

Generex Biotechnology Corporation, the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, today announced that John Muir Physician Network Clinical Research Center has agreed to participate in the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Expanded Access Treatment Investigational New Drug (IND) Program for the Company's flagship product, Generex Oral-lyn™, a proprietary buccal insulin spray product.

15 Apr 2010

Study provides support for relationship between APOE4 gene and risk of Alzheimer's disease in Latinos

A brain-imaging study published today in the Archives of Neurology suggests that a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease in the Anglo population is also a risk factor for the disease in Latinos.

15 Apr 2010

ICGC: New era of personalised medicine for cancer patients

Published online today in Nature, a paper authored by over 200 members of the International Cancer Genome Consortium describes the beginnings of a Brave New World, a new era of personalised medicine for cancer patients.

15 Apr 2010

New findings may aid in developing medications for atherosclerosis and insulin resistance

Scientists from Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) recently presented preliminary research findings that identify a specific gene as a potential new target for treating obesity-related diseases.

15 Apr 2010

Bariatric surgery can reduce pregnancy complications in obese women

Obese women who have bariatric surgery before getting pregnant are at significantly lower risk for developing dangerous hypertensive disorders during pregnancy than those who don't, according to a study of medical insurance records by Johns Hopkins experts.

15 Apr 2010

Low calorie diet does not promote significant weight loss

Newly-published research by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University demonstrates that simply reducing caloric intake is not enough to promote significant weight loss.

15 Apr 2010

UCSF: Obesity prevention strategies must start as early as possible

To be a truly comprehensive and successful anti-obesity program, First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age children, UCSF experts say.

15 Apr 2010

PROP compound linked to obesity and risk of cardiovascular disease

Whether or not you can taste a bitter compound called 6-n-propylthiouracil (or PROP) may help Professor Beverly Tepper identify your risk for becoming obese and/or developing cardiovascular disease.

15 Apr 2010

Liverpool to ban the word “obese” - offensive to fat kids!

Liverpool City Council is seriuously considering a ban on the word “obese” because it is offensive to overweight and fat children. They plan to replace it with 'unhealthy weight'. Many parents and health authorities cosider this too much and condemn it as 'preposterous'. This idea originated at a mock parliament held in a Liverpool school manned by around 90 students.

13 Apr 2010

Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup: The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes & Obesity Center beneficiary

Woodford Reserve bourbon will celebrate the glamour and glitz of the Kentucky Derby® with the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Luxury: the world's most exclusive mint julep cup. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Experience will feature a collection of 73 silver cups designed by Tiffany & Co. exclusively for Woodford Reserve. Proceeds from the cups will benefit The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes & Obesity Center.

13 Apr 2010

Eight tips to keep families fit and healthy

With so many risk factors prevalent in today's society, parents are increasingly concerned about making sure their children don't fall prey to this alarming trend.

13 Apr 2010

New article focuses on the role of registered dietitians in patient management

More than one third of Americans are considered obese and approximately 15 million (5%) Americans now have a body mass index greater than 40. The April issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association focuses on the ever-increasing use of bariatric surgery to control the excess morbidity and mortality associated with extreme obesity and the important role that registered dietitians play in the management of patients who have undergone the procedure.

13 Apr 2010

New additions to NewReality's extensive library of personal improvement

NewReality, the world's leading weight loss supplier of NXT™ format technology for recorded audio material, announced today the newest additions to its extensive library of personal improvement and advanced learning topics. The new programs include: stress reduction; weight loss; smoking cessation; and golf improvement.

13 Apr 2010

Researchers invent zinc-stapled insulin to reduce insulin-related cancer risk

For millions of Americans with Type-2 diabetes and inject insulin to control diabetes (with onset typically in adulthood) the associated risk of cancer is of increasing concern. Studies have demonstrated that obesity and excess insulin - whether naturally produced by the body or injected in synthetic form - are associated with an increased incidence of some common cancers.

13 Apr 2010

UPMC Health Plan to host training session on child health- We Can!

UPMC Health Plan will host a two-day training session designed to teach community leaders about We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) April 27-28, 2010, at Marriott City Center Hotel, Uptown.

13 Apr 2010

Tips to prevent heat-related injuries among seniors

The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and while we cannot control the rising temperatures on the streets, we can control the heat index of our bodies.

13 Apr 2010

Health care experts brand plan for a “Big Australia” as disaster waiting to happen

Increased immigration rates are set to make Australia’s population hit 36 million by the year 2050 according to Federal Government estimates. This would be a huge leap from the present 22,300,000 people that the nation has today. The added population is being seen as a necessity to ensure economical survival for the country.

13 Apr 2010

New endoscopic scanning technique improves early detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus

Cancer of the lower esophagus develops almost exclusively in patients with Barrett's esophagus, an otherwise benign complication of esophageal reflux that affects approximately 3 million Americans. Although the prognosis of patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer is poor, the chances of successful treatment increase significantly if the disease is detected at an early dysplastic stage.

13 Apr 2010

Lean mass may decline among Alzheimer's patients

Lean mass—the weight of an individual's bones, muscles and organs without body fat—appears to decline among patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

13 Apr 2010

Dangers of BPA: South Florida children need protection

Something must be done to protect the children of South Florida from this dangerous chemical says one student ready to bring the facts to the Broward County Commission. The government's recent announcement that the EPA is considering the addition of Bisphenol-A (BPA) to their list of "Chemicals of Concern," is a step in the right direction, but long overdue, according to high school junior and BPA researcher, Wendi Oppenheim.

12 Apr 2010

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Latest Obesity News and Research

John Muir Physician Network to participate in Generex Oral-lyn FDA Expanded Access Treatment IND program

Study provides support for relationship between APOE4 gene and risk of Alzheimer's disease in Latinos

ICGC: New era of personalised medicine for cancer patients

New findings may aid in developing medications for atherosclerosis and insulin resistance

Bariatric surgery can reduce pregnancy complications in obese women

Low calorie diet does not promote significant weight loss

UCSF: Obesity prevention strategies must start as early as possible

PROP compound linked to obesity and risk of cardiovascular disease

Liverpool to ban the word “obese” - offensive to fat kids!

Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup: The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes & Obesity Center beneficiary

Eight tips to keep families fit and healthy

New article focuses on the role of registered dietitians in patient management

New additions to NewReality's extensive library of personal improvement

Researchers invent zinc-stapled insulin to reduce insulin-related cancer risk

UPMC Health Plan to host training session on child health- We Can!

Tips to prevent heat-related injuries among seniors

Health care experts brand plan for a “Big Australia” as disaster waiting to happen

New endoscopic scanning technique improves early detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus

Lean mass may decline among Alzheimer's patients

Dangers of BPA: South Florida children need protection

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