Monthly Archives: February 2012

Depression feeds weight problems

Being depressed can make any task more difficult. Dealing with weight issues while suffering from depression can be especially hard. Continue reading

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Event of the day: Weight loss management hypnosis

WEIGHT LOSS MANAGEMENT HYPNOSIS SEMINAR, 6:30 to 8 p.m., A Healthy Change Hypnotherapy, 1133 W. Main St., Suite 203, Blue Springs Continue reading

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Almost half of US workers say weight is biggest health concern

Losing weight is the top health concern for almost half of American workers. According to new research, 43 percent of employees said losing weight was their top health priority for 2012. That percentage represents a 10 percent jump in employees who said weight loss was their top concern in 2011 Continue reading

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Stem-cell therapy takes off in Texas

Celltex hosts the largest stem-cell bank in the United States. Continue reading

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Not tonight, dear: Women's sex problems linked to headaches

Women who get frequent headaches or migraines are more likely than others to have sexual problems, a new study from Italy says. Continue reading

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Adult stem cell coatings for regenerative medicine – Review article

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NNC Advisory Board Hears Good News on Nutrition North Canada Program

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Interior Health promotes March 'Nutrition Month'

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Cenergy Nutrition Appoints COO for Production and Branding of Supplement Line

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc Continue reading

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Women in Ontario now have access to Prolia® (denosumab) for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Please Note: This information is intended for Canadian media only. Ontario makes Prolia available to patients through public drug plan MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 29, 2012 /CNW/ – Today, Ontario announced that, based on a decision from the Ontario Public Drug Programs (OPDP), the Ontario government will be listing Prolia (denosumab), a unique, targeted treatment for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture, on the ODB Formulary effective immediately Continue reading

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Springer launches 6 new medical review journals

Public release date: 29-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Alexander Brown Alexander.Brown@springer.com 212-620-8063 Springer Springer is adding six new quarterly clinical review journals to its existing medicine portfolio in March 2012. These new journals will expand the publisher’s medical specialty coverage, focusing on dermatology, geriatrics/gerontology, nutrition, obesity, obstetrics/gynecology and respiratory care. Editorial responsibilities will be carried out at the Springer Philadelphia office Continue reading

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: Stem Cells May Offer Fertility Hope by Helping Generate New Eggs – Video


27-02-2012 14:16 There may be new hope for those trying to overcome infertility. Convential wisdom from the past fifty or so years holds that women are born with a finite number of egg cells for reproduction Continue reading

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Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Therapeutics – Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Therapeutics – Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0661223/Growth-Hormone-Deficiency-GHD-Therapeutics—Pipeline-Assessment-and-Market-Forecasts-to-2018.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Therapy Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Therapeutics – Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018 Summary GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, “Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Therapeutics – Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018″. The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Therapeutics market. Continue reading

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Therapy 'aiding immune disease'

29 February 2012 Last updated at 10:39 ET Treatment which aims to correct a rare inherited genetic defect has helped a patient at risk from serious infection, a leading hospital is reporting. The use of gene therapy against chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD) is a third success for Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Continue reading

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Nuvilex Reveals Goldman Small Cap Research Cites Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy in Updating Buy Recommendation

SILVER SPRING, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nuvilex, Inc. (OTCQB:NVLX), an emerging biotechnology provider of cell and gene therapy solutions, announced today Goldman Small Cap Research has reissued its buy recommendation on Nuvilex with a short term price target of $0.50 per share. According to the research report prepared by Goldman, The current share price represents but a fraction of its true value, in our view Continue reading

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Lithe life fitness program stretches beyond Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Thirteen women in running tights and racerback tanks are waiting for a Lithe Method exercise class to start, and there isn’t a love handle, a muffin top, or an ounce of back fat in the entire room. The Lithe Method studio in Old City is such a belly-fat-free zone that even a five-month-pregnant attendee is rocking muscular arms and amazingly tight quads. “I started lithing last year to help me get in shape for my wedding,” said Carrie Maio, 30, a pharmaceutical researcher, after class Continue reading

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Fitness Takes a Vacation

If that business trip doesn’t work out, there’s always the workout. Holiday Inn parent InterContinental (NYSE: IHG) is opening a new chain of hotels with a fitness theme. When the first of the Even hotels opens early next year, guests will see a large gym adjacent to the lobby’s front desk Continue reading

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BIOTECanada: Canadian Biotechnology Companies Championing Treatments for Rare Diseases

OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)– All Canadians deserve care. BIOTECanada supports the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) in marking Rare Disease Day. These devastating, life-threatening and often terminal conditions affect 1 in 12 Canadians Continue reading

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Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels to be Key Theme at BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and …

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Biofuel and biobased product company executives, scientists and government officials from across the globe will speak in breakout sessions at BIOs 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. The worlds largest industrial biotechnology conference for business leaders, investors, academics and policymakers in biofuels, biobased products, renewable chemicals, synthetic biology, food ingredients and biomass comes to Orlando, April 29 – May 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Continued commercialization of the industrial biotechnology sector can drive the creation of a biobased economy, which can strengthen the nations economic security and enhance energy security. Continue reading

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Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Appointment of Additional Renowned Scientist to Its Scientific Board

SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire -02/29/12)- Planda Biotechnology, Inc. (OTC.BB: PLPL.OB – News) Chief Executive Officer, Roger Duffield, announced today that Dr. Continue reading

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