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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

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

In a major scientific breakthrough, a new blood pressure measurement device is set to revolutionise the way patients' blood pressure is measured.

20 Feb 2011

Chronic fatigue syndrome – eased by psychotherapy: Study

New British research suggests that people with chronic fatigue syndrome may be helped the most when standard treatment is coupled with cognitive behaviour therapy or exercise therapy.

20 Feb 2011

CDC maps least and most active Americans

A new government commissioned study has found that Colorado has one of the most active populations in the country and Kentucky has one of the least active. This study is the third in a series of county-focused reports by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first two looked at diabetes and obesity rates, says Ann Albright, director of the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation.

20 Feb 2011

Treating depression: A vital step in cancer recovery

With all of the stresses of today’s modern world, depression is unfortunately becoming a common household word for many people in this country and abroad. During the cold winter months, many also struggle with seasonal depression or “winter blues,” known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Depression can be caused by any number of factors, such as chronic stress, inactivity, hormone or neurotransmitter imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, medication side effects, chronic inflammation, or lack of adequate sunshine exposure, among others.

20 Feb 2011

Matrixx and H.I.G. announce expiration of subsequent offering period

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. and H.I.G. Capital, LLC, a leading global private investment firm, today announced that the subsequent offering period of the tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Matrixx by Wonder Holdings, Inc. ("Wonder") and Wonder Holdings Acquisition Corp., both affiliates of H.I.G. formed for the purpose of acquiring Matrixx, for $8.75 per share in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes, expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Thursday, February 17, 2011.

19 Feb 2011

Scientist argues cost-effectiveness analysis should play bigger role in American health care system

Cost-effectiveness analysis should play a bigger role in the American health care system, argued a University of Chicago researcher Friday at the annual conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

19 Feb 2011

New book on staying fit after 60 by 77-year-old man

Author Calvin Hill has released his new book "Staying Fit After 60: Introducing the Exercise for Life Program" to share the health and life-saving benefits of the program he has developed. He puts it bluntly: "This book is telling seniors, you can get old without feeling old."

19 Feb 2011

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

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

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

Chronic fatigue syndrome – eased by psychotherapy: Study

CDC maps least and most active Americans

Treating depression: A vital step in cancer recovery

Matrixx and H.I.G. announce expiration of subsequent offering period

Scientist argues cost-effectiveness analysis should play bigger role in American health care system

New book on staying fit after 60 by 77-year-old man

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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