Supplementary Medicine Newswire
World Renowned Hand Surgeon Helps Patients 'Conquer' Joint Discomfort Naturally
LEXINGTON, Ky., June 18 PRNewswire — Renowned surgeon and co-founder of Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center in Louisville, KY, Dr. Joseph E. Kutz has specialized in hand and reconstructive microsurgery for over four decades. Every year he sees a tremendous number of patients, from youths...
Oh Mama! Heads Back to the Lab to Create the First Ever Ginger-Ale for Moms-To-Be
BALTIMORE, June 18 PRNewswire — Oh Mama!, creator of the first nutrition bar with DHA and engineered to meet the special dietary needs of women who are pregnant, nursing or trying to conceive, has been at it again, solving a problem that millions of expectant mothers face worldwide. Oh...
In Smoke-Free Minnesota, Five Former Smokers Share Their Struggles With Fighting Addiction
MINNEAPOLIS, June 18 PRNewswire — In smoke-free Minnesota, five Minnesotans who personally struggled to go smoke-free are sharing their stories, from the time they started smoking to their state of physical and emotional well-being today. Their inspiring stories will be showcased in...
'Study Shows Mothers Who Take Chlorella Boost Babies' Antibodies During Breast Feeding'
TORRANCE, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — A Japanese study found women who took Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplements during pregnancy had significantly higher IgA antibody concentrations in their breast milk(1). The higher levels of IgA resulted in a reduced risk of infection in nursing...
Cyberonics to Present at Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference
HOUSTON, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that Dan Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Greg Browne, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City on Wednesday, June 25...
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Takes Time Out for Patient Safety
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is taking a Time Out to offer some suggestions to help prevent wrong-site surgery and other preventable surgical mistakes for people having aesthetic plastic surgery. First established...
BioMS Medical to present at Jefferies Healthcare Conference
EDMONTON, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall - BioMS Medical Corp (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced that Mr. Kevin Giese, President and CEO, will present at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference in New York. WHEN: Wednesday June...
Product Reviewers Rave Ayala's Herbal Water 'Flavor is Near Perfect'
PHILADELPHIA, June 18 PRNewswire — BevNET.com, one of the beverage industry's most respected publications, has featured Ayala's Herbal Water(TM) for the second time raving that the company's "execution of flavor is near perfect," Herbal Water Co-founder Albert Cahana announced today...
China Sky One Medical, Inc. Obtains SFDA Approval to Produce Four New Drugs
HARBIN, China, June 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Sky One Medical, Inc. (Amex: CSY) (''China Sky One'' or ''the Company''), a China-based manufacturer, marketer and distributor of pharmaceutical, medicinal and diagnostic kit products, announced today that it has obtained...
A South Florida Premiere
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — BocaRaton.com and The Bites! Network will debut South Florida's first weekly webisode — a transformational show called "The Insight" featuring three hosts who will discuss various topics dealing with effective change, positive thinking...
Pilot Therapeutics Announces Relaunch as Gene Smart(TM) Health
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 18 PRNewswire — Pilot Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. today announced the relaunch of Pilot Therapeutics as Gene Smart(TM) Health. As an innovator in gene-based nutrition, Gene Smart(TM) Health uniquely combines breakthrough scientific innovation and an in-depth...
New Study: Pine Bark Significantly Reduces Menstrual Pain
HOBOKEN, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — A new study reveals dysmenorrhea, a condition that causes extremely painful menstrual periods affecting millions of women each year, can be reduced naturally by taking Pycnogenol(R) (pic-noj- en-all), pine bark extract from the French maritime pine...
Natural Nutrition Begins Exports of InterACTIVE Nutrition Brand Products to Pakistan
HOUSTON and OTTAWA, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — InterACTIVE Nutrition International Inc., a subsidiary of Natural Nutrition Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NTNI - News) www.naturalnutritioninc.com , has recently shipped its first order to Pakistan. The first order was shipped to Gilani...
AMA Finds High Fructose Syrup Unlikely to Be More Harmful to Health Than Other Caloric Sweeteners
CHICAGO, June 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — After studying current research, the American Medical Association (AMA) today concluded that high fructose syrup does not appear to contribute more to obesity than other caloric sweeteners, but called for further independent research to be done...
Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals Celebrates 3 Years of Excellent Customer Service
CINCINNATI, June 17 PRNewswire — Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, the nation's largest direct-marketing nutraceutical marketer, recently celebrated 3 years of excellent customer service. Berkeley management's constant efforts to improve operations pay off as they enjoy company-wide...
XRKade Signs 50th Location in North America and Announces Expansion Plans
DENVER, June 17 PRNewswire — iTech Fitness Inc. , creators of the XRKade and leaders of the commercial exergaming market, announce the signing of the 50th XRKade location in North America with the Atlanta YMCA Association at the Northwest Cobb branch. The achievement of the 50th...
Seminar on Allergies: Testing and Treatment Options
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz., May 20 PRNewswire — Dr. Theresa Ramsey is holding a Free informational seminar for the public on Allergies: Testing and Treatment Options. Dr. Ramsey is one of the only physicians in the country that is using a new non-invasive treatment for allergies, one that...
TV Icon Takes a Shot at Staying Slim
WAYNE, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire — Maureen McCormick, best known for her role as Marcia Brady in the '70s sitcom, The Brady Bunch, is the new celebrity ambassador for the launch of SlimShots(TM), a liquid appetite controller that has taken Europe by storm and is now available in the...
'Nutritionist to the Stars' Helps to Launch European Liquid Appetite Controller
WAYNE, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire — Dr. Philip Goglia, known as the "nutritionist to the stars" for his work with celebrities and athletes including Owen Wilson, Mandy Moore, Raven Symone, Gillian Anderson, Brendan Fraser and Jeff Goldblum, will help to launch SlimShots(TM), a liquid...
Annual FIT Testing Detects Colorectal Cancer Two Years Earlier Than Colonoscopy Alone, Study of High-Risk Population Finds
SAN DIEGO, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — An interim analysis of a study presented today at the 39th Annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Conference found that, among patients at increased risk for colorectal cancer who completed an annual fecal immunochemical (FIT) test, detection of...
New Smart Balance(R) Butter Blend Sticks Make Healthier Cooking & Baking Easy
PARAMUS, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBL) has launched Smart Balance(R) Butter Blend Sticks in supermarkets nationwide. The Butter Blend Sticks are 50 percent real butter and 50 percent Smart Balance(R) Buttery Spread. The Smart Balance(R) Butter...
Women's Dermatologic Society Announces Collaboration on 'America's Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Health Special'
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 PRNewswire — In an unprecedented television health special designed to educate and inform the public about the health, care and protection of ethnic skin, the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Al Roker Entertainment in...
Regenesis Biomedical Appoints Scientific Advisory Board Composed of Life Science and Electronics Experts
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 20 PRNewswire — Regenesis Biomedical, Inc., a medical technology company that markets the Provant(R) Wound Therapy System, announced today the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board. The Board's purpose is to guide advanced scientific investigations into the...
Analysis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Time to Symptom Resolution Data from Pivotal Study of LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine) Presented at DDW
SAN DIEGO, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A post hoc analysis showing time to symptom resolution data from a study (study 302) of Shire plc's (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY) ulcerative colitis (UC) drug, LIALDA(TM), will be presented today at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). Study 302 (further...
SleepQuest Holds Open House
SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — On April 30, SleepQuest opened the doors of its newest facility in San Carlos, welcoming doctors located within a 20 mile radius to their open house. SleepQuest's entire staff was on hand to mingle with guests and provide tours of the office. Over...
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In the news release, Saline is Safe Alternative to Harmful Cough and Cold Products, issued Thursday, May 15, by B.F. Ascher & Company over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the fourth paragraph should read "Upper respiratory infections in babies are frequent reasons for parents...
Salad Creations Combats Portion Distortion with Sensible Sizing(TM) Menu Launch
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire — Salad Creations, recently named the number one salad franchise in Entrepreneur magazine's "2008 Franchise 500", announced today the launch of its Sensible Sizing TM menu. The antithesis of super sizing, Sensible Sizing meets guests' growing...
Concomitant Treatment With Nebulized Formoterol Fumarate and Tiotropium Provides Clinically Significant Improvements for COPD Patients
NAPA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — A newly published study presents data demonstrating that patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, experienced markedly improved bronchodilation and symptom control when treated with a...
Industry Leader Power Music(R) Forges Ahead with Carmen Electra's Digital Summer Workout Release
LOS ANGELES, May 20 PRNewswire — Power Music(R), the fitness music leader and producer of last month's No. 1 dance album on iTunes(TM), reached an agreement with Carmen Electra to launch popular hit songs remixed exclusively for working out. Launching the release solely in digital...
Lucrative Sales Opportunities Abound With Melaleuca, The Wellness Company(R)
OTTAWA, May 20 PRNewswire — Time is a precious commodity, and so people are increasingly looking for new ways to make the most of their time, especially when it comes to financial ventures. Today, that's possible with the independent marketing opportunities provided by Melaleuca, The...
China Sky One Medical, Inc. Obtains SFDA Approval to Produce Two New Drugs
HARBIN, China, May 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Sky One Medical, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSKI) ("China Sky One" or "the Company"), a China based manufacturer, marketer and distributor of pharmaceutical, medicinal and diagnostic products, announced today that its...
H2O = Big Business in a Bottle
LOS ANGELES, May 20 PRNewswire — With another sweltering summer forecast for 2008, IBISWorld, Inc., today revealed the hot trends that are driving growth in the burgeoning, multi-billion dollar bottled water industry - and two worldwide mega brands are bound to benefit - Coca-Cola...
Veria TV Announces 10 New Television Series to Debut in Fall 2008
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 19 PRNewswire — Veria (pronounced ver-ee-ah) — a growing natural health and wellness company dedicated to bringing natural wellness to the mainstream through its television network, local wellness centers, and lifestyle-focused website — today...
Veria Appoints Michael Pepe President of Media Networks
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 19 PRNewswire — Veria (pronounced ver-ee-ah) — a growing natural health and wellness company dedicated to bringing natural wellness to the mainstream through its television network, local wellness centers, and lifestyle-focused website — today announced...
New Hair Loss Treatment Proves Effectiveness
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 19 PRNewswire — Let's be honest, with the exception of Michael Jordan and a few others, the bald look is a tough one to pull off. You see so many hair loss treatments advertised on late night television that all promise to work with great success. If this was in...
Join NPR's David Ewing Duncan, Author Jessica Queller and a Panel of Medical and Legal Experts in a 90-Minute Webcast on Genetic Testing, Genomic Medicine and Breast & Ovarian Cancer
GREENWICH, Conn., May 19 PRNewswire — Helix Health, the first U.S. stand-alone genomic medicine practice, is hosting a 90-minute webcast this Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 1:00-2:30 PM EDT examining: How Genomic Medicine Is Changing the Management of Breast & Ovarian Cancer To...
Women's Health Crisis: GI Problems Common in Women
TORRANCE, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — The Natural Marketing Institute's (NMI) Health & Wellness Trends Database reports women are 34 percent more likely to suffer from digestive disorders than men. No one is certain whether the difference is related to hormones, stress, diet, or...
China Nepstar Chain Drugstore to Announce Time Change for Earnings Conference Call for First Quarter 2008 Results on May 28
SHENZHEN, China, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, announced today the first quarter financial results ended...
Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Obtains Patent and Exclusive Production Rights to Laevo-Bambutero Asthma Treatment
BEIJING, China, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LTUS) ("Lotus" or the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has signed the technology transfer agreement for Laevo...
Jillian Michaels and Waterfront Media Partner with eDiets.com(R) on Meal Delivery Plan
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — eDiets.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIET), a leading provider of personalized nutrition, fitness and weight-loss programs, today announced their partnership with national health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels of NBC's The Biggest Loser...
ZonePerfect Dark Chocolate Nutrition Bars Indulge Chocoholics
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott Nutrition today announced the launch of ZonePerfect(R) Dark Chocolate All-Natural Nutrition Bars, the first bars of their kind to combine rich, indulgent dark chocolate with antioxidants — Vitamins C & E...
Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc. to Present at Two Conferences
WEIFANG, Shandong Province, China, May 19 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGTI) (''Shengtai Pharmaceutical'' or ''the Company''), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, pharmaceutical grade glucose products in China...
XTend Medical (XMDC) Expands Product Lines to Target Billion Dollar Diabetes Nutrition Sector
SUN VALLEY, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XTend Medical Corporation (Pink Sheets: XMDC) announced today the company will be adding a complete line of nutritional products aimed at capturing a portion of the Billion Dollar Medical Nutrition Sector. The company, working in close...
Cyberbullying: What to Do If It Happens to Your Teen
SAN DIEGO, May 16 PRNewswire — Cyberbullying, using the Internet, cell phones, or another type of communication technology to hurt or embarrass others, is an increasingly common problem among today's youth. In a recent study conducted by the National Crime Prevention Council and Harris...
Justice Professionals, Community Leaders, and Celebrities Call Upon All Americans to End Substance Abuse-Related Crime by Taking Drug Courts to Scale
New Study Calls for Massive Expansion of Drug Courts Nationwide ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), representing 21,000 justice officials and community leaders, will issue a challenge to every American citizen and...
Message to Michigan Residents: Forgo Fad Dieting and Join the Campaign for Healthy Weight
DETROIT, May 16 PRNewswire — The last decade can be defined by the ups and downs of different fad diets — which seem to go in and out of fashion like shoulder pads and hemlines. Yet, long-term success has been slim. Two out of three Americans — including 30 percent of...
Introducing Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine
DULUTH, Ga., May 16 PRNewswire — Metametrix Institute ( http://www.metametrixinstitute.org ) announced today the publication of Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, 2nd Edition, written and edited by Richard S. Lord and J. Alexander Bralley. This book...
Tao Formulations Announces the Official Launch of Tao Harmony - Menopause Relief Formula
WESTPORT, Conn., May 16 PRNewswire — Tao Formulations announces the official launch of Tao Harmony - Menopause Relief Formula, at the Internal Medicine 2008 conference in Washington DC. This revolutionary product is the culmination of years of research to develop a safe, all-natural...
Message to Oregon Residents: Forgo Fad Dieting and Join the Campaign for Healthy Weight
PORTLAND, Ore., May 16 PRNewswire — The last decade can be defined by the ups and downs of different fad diets — which seem to go in and out of fashion like shoulder pads and hemlines. Yet, long-term success has been slim. Two out of three Americans — including 35...
Mindray to Hold Conference Call to Discuss the Integration Plan and Closing of the Acquisition of Datascope Corp.'s Patient Monitoring Business
SHENZHEN, China, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced that Mr. David Gibson, president of Datascope Patient Monitoring, a Mindray company, Mr...
Vein Clinics of America Teams Up with Healthy Skin Portal to Eliminate Unwanted Veins
CHICAGO, May 16 PRNewswire — For years varicose veins and spider veins have been near impossible to treat. The only solutions available were risky vein removal surgeries such as vein stripping and ambulatory phlebectomy. These procedures carry a high risk for infection, post-operative...
Sinovac Reports First Quarter 2008 Unaudited Financial Results
BEIJING, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (Amex: SVA), a leading developer and provider of vaccines in China, today announced the Company's unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008. First Quarter Highlights...
dLife Launches the World's Largest and Most Comprehensive Online Food and Diabetic Recipe Search Tool
WESTPORT, Conn., May 15 PRNewswire — dLife, the number-one diabetes community resource, today announced the launch of the dLife Recipe Finder and Food Look-Up, the world's largest and most comprehensive online nutrition database and look-up tool for people with diabetes. Visit...
BioMS Medical announces first quarter 2008 results
EDMONTON, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall - BioMS Medical Corp. (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. BioMS, in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, is developing...
Saline is Safe Alternative to Harmful Cough and Cold Products
LENEXA, Kan., May 15 PRNewswire — In a press release earlier this year, the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory for parents and caregivers, recommending that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than two years of age...
China Biologic Products Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
TAI'AN, Shandong, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) ("CBP" or the "Company"), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today reported financial results for the...
New Web Site a One-Stop Shop to Enhance Quality of Life
MINNETONKA, Minn., May 15 PRNewswire — Nestle HealthCare Nutrition's latest resource for people with difficulty swallowing, http://www.swallowing.nestlenutritionstore.com, is now live. The e-commerce site combines in-depth informational resources with specialized nutrition therapy...
Nearly 40 Percent of GERD Patients Taking PPIs Experience Recurring Symptoms
BETHESDA, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — Despite daily use of doctor-recommended proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, nearly 40 percent of patients who take them continue to experience breakthrough, which is a return of GERD symptoms...
Human Pheromone Sciences Announces First Quarter Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Human Pheromone Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EROX) ("HPS" or "the Company") today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net revenues of $266,000 represented a 20% decrease from the revenues of $334,000 in...
Real Wood Floors: Wood Floors Improve Indoor Air Quality
ST. LOUIS, May 15 PRNewswire — Did you know that nearly one in four Americans suffers from asthma and/or allergies? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, that represents 60 million people in the United States alone. A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive...
'XELR8 to a Million' Countdown Commences
DENVER, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XELR8 Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: BZI), a provider of functional foods, beverages and nutritional supplements, announced that beginning today, May 15, 2008 at 2:15 pm Mountain Time, the "XELR8 to a Million" progress meter will be disclosed. As previously...
Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical (HFGB) Announces No Earthquake Related Damage to Facilities
XI'AN, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Huifeng Bio- Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HFGB), a leading developer and producer of plant extracts and pharmaceutical raw materials for use in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food production, today announced...
Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
CHENGDU, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: TYNP), a manufacturer and supplier of modernized traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") based in Chengdu, China, today announced fiscal results for its third quarter ended March 31...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Improve Sports Vision for Athletes
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., May 15 PRNewswire — Two nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables can improve sports vision for athletes. These phytonutrients are lutein and zeaxanthin and they are found in high concentration in the macular of the eye. Studies show that lutein and zeaxanthin...
Tiens Biotech Group (USA) Reports First Quarter Results
NEW YORK, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Tiens Biotech Group (USA), Inc. (the ''Company'' or ''Tiens''), (Amex: TBV), http://www.tiens-bio.com , announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenue for the first quarter of 2008 was $12.8 million compared to...
Survey Reveals Most Americans Planning Vacations Within the U.S.; Tummy Troubles Top Travel Health Woes
SAN BRUNO, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire — As we approach the summer when many of us are planning vacations, a recent travel health survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) for Florastor(R), the world's top-selling probiotic, found that the majority of U.S. adults — 78 percent...
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Bound to Phospholipids has Potential Benefit for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
GREEN BAY, Wis., May 15 PRNewswire — Omega 3 fatty acids bound to phospholipids deserves to be further considered as a credible natural alternative and may have beneficial effect on impulsivity in ADHD patients, recent in vivo French study reveals. While several studies have reported...
On the Go With Fido
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — If your dog or cat feels like a family member, chances are you travel together in the car. "It's really best to leave animals at home, but when they do need to travel by car, it's important that they're properly restrained," said Mary Ann...
Toxin-Free Pain Cream to Make First Appearance at Athletic Trainer Event
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, May 14 PRNewswire — BioForce, Inc., makers of fast-acting, toxin-free Myo-Med anti-inflammatory cream, are pleased to announce the inclusion of Myo-Med in the new products line up at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO...
Oncothyreon to receive milestone payment
BELLEVUE, WA, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Oncothyreon Inc. (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX: ONY) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed the transfer of certain assays and manufacturing technology related to Stimuvax(R) (BLP25 liposome vaccine) to Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany...
Eastern Remedies: Alternative Treatment for the U.S. Healthcare System
ATLANTA, May 14 PRNewswire — Americans who are looking for alternatives to the labyrinth that is the U.S. healthcare system need look no longer. Omedtra, a medical tourism, health travel and wellness company, is helping to make affordable, care-oriented medical treatment solutions...
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeons First in U.S. to Offer LipoLite
LAS VEGAS, May 14 PRNewswire — Syneron's LipoLite, an FDA approved, minimally invasive procedure used to liquefy and remove fat and tighten skin, is now available for the first time in the United States at Ariana Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center in Las Vegas. LipoLite provides...
Triple-S Management Corporation Appoints New Non-Executive Chairman to Board; Adds New Director
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Triple-S Management Corporation (NYSE: GTS) today announced that Luis Clavell-Rodriguez, MD, medical director at the San Jorge Children's Hospital and principal investigator for the Children's Oncology Group and the Dana Farber...
New Supplement Helps Americans Eat Less Every Day
WAYNE, N.J., May 14 PRNewswire — Starting today, Americans can gain control of their appetite and eat up to 30 percent less food every day with SlimShots(TM), the first U.S. dietary supplement that offers the breakthrough European weight management emulsion Fabuless(TM). Following a...
PBS Kicks Off a 'Get Up and Go Summer Road Trip' for Kids With an Exclusive Music Video Featuring Music by They Might Be Giants
PBSParents.org Features More Health Resources and Activities in "Keeping Kids Fit and Healthy" ARLINGTON, Va., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — This summer, PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! invite children on a virtual road trip with a destination all about being engaged and healthy. Beginning...
China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Organizing An Earthquake Relief Program
SHENZHEN, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD) (''China Nepstar'' or the ''Company''), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced it is working with the Shenzhen Charity...
Cyberonics Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results
HOUSTON, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that the company will report financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 25, 2008 on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM EDT. The company will conduct a conference call to...
The Female Health Company Reports 267% Increase in Second Quarter Earnings
CHICAGO, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Female Health Company (Amex: FHC) which manufactures and markets the FC and FC2 Female Condoms(R), today reported its operating results for the second quarter and first half of FY2008. The Company will host an investor conference call today...
China-Biotics, Inc. to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences
SHANGHAI, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China-Biotics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHBT) ("China-Biotics," "the Company"), a leading Chinese firm specializing in the manufacture, research, development, marketing and distribution of probiotics products, today announced the...
Study Suggests Green Tea May Support the Medical Treatment of Stomach and Colon Cancer
BOULDER, Colo., May 14 PRNewswire — Green tea consumption may promote cancer-preventive effects in people at risk for cancer in addition to supporting the medical treatment of some kinds of cancer, according to a study in the May/June 2008 issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and...
Personalized Plates for Picky Palates: Moms can Satisfy all With One Recipe, Four Ways
PITTSBURGH, May 14 PRNewswire — Young children can be picky eaters, spooked by strong flavors or unfamiliar ingredients, so family dinners tend to be seasoned to the taste of the pickiest eaters. But just because the three-year-old prefers milder foods doesn't mean the rest of family...
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Announces SFDA Approval of First-to-Market Generic Biapenem Injection Anxin
NANJING, China, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (NYSE: SCR), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic pharmaceuticals and manufacturer of the patented anti-cancer biotech product Endu in China, today announced that it has received approval from...
Veria Announces Acquisition of Massage Envy Ltd.
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 13 PRNewswire — Veria — a growing natural health and wellness company combining Veria TV (a 24x7 HD television network), local wellness centers, and a lifestyle-focused website — today announced its acquisition of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Massage Envy...
Mind, Body & Spirit Voyages Take Holistic Approach to Wellness
LOS ANGELES, May 13 PRNewswire — "Wellness, wellness, wellness" is one of the top trends for 2008, reports SpaFinder magazine. In keeping with this global trend, Crystal Cruises is introducing two "Mind, Body & Spirit" cruises this December. Holistic, comprehensive programming...
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
SAN MARCOS, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutritional supplements, today announced revenue of $21.9 million and a net loss of $446,000 or $0.06 per...
TOFUTTI Announces First Quarter Results
CRANFORD, N.J., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TOFUTTI BRANDS INC. (Amex: TOF) today announced its results for the thirteen week period ended March 29, 2008. Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 decreased 4% to $4.65 million compared with net sales of $4.85 million for...
Sam Westover to Serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Sonic Innovations
SALT LAKE CITY, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, today announced that Andrew Raguskus has stepped down as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Raguskus will continue as a member of...
FUZE Beverage Joins in the Race for the Cure
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 13 PRNewswire — FUZE Beverage proudly announces its commitment to bring breast cancer awareness and education to consumers worldwide. FUZE will join the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure(R) Series for 2008 and 2009 as a National Series Sponsor and bring a...
New York Benefit to Celebrate Recent Medical Marijuana Successes
NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire — The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP.org) will host a spring soiree, a night of comedy and music to benefit MPP's efforts to protect seriously ill New Yorkers from arrest and jail if they use medical marijuana with their doctor's recommendation. Patient...
On the Go With Fido
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — If your dog or cat feels like a family member, chances are you travel together in the car. "It's really best to leave animals at home, but when they do need to travel by car, it's important that they're properly restrained," said Mary Ann...
Cardiovascular Researchers Use MEDIHONEY(TM) on Sternal Infections Following Open-Heart Procedures
PRINCETON, N.J., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Derma Sciences (OTC Bulletin Board: DSCI), a provider of advanced wound care products, today announced that a group of cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons from the University of Wurzburg, Germany, have used MEDIHONEY(TM) dressings to...
Hungry Girl and Fiber One(R) Team Up to Offer Delicious Ways to Get Your Fiber Fix
MINNEAPOLIS, May 13 PRNewswire — Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien is offering tasty ways to rethink fiber. Lillien's new book HUNGRY GIRL: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World (St. Martin's Press, $17.95, April 29, 2008) showcases recipes for low-calorie...
Medifast, Inc. Names Barry B. Bondroff, CPA to Board of Directors
OWINGS MILLS, Md., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading portion-controlled weight loss program, today announced that Barry B. Bondroff, CPA has been named to the Board of Directors. Bondroff, currently a Senior Managing Director with SMART, a diverse...
China Biologic Products Announces the Change of CEO and CFO
TAIAN CITY, Shandong, China, May 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) ("CBP," or "the Company"), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced the appointment of...
Skinvisible Signs Licensing Agreement for Two Acne Formulations
LAS VEGAS, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Skinvisible, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVI) Corporate Contact: Terry Howlett, President/CEO Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc Phone: 702-433-7154 Email: info@skinvisible.com SOURCE Skinvisible, Inc.
Internet Site Offers Parents a New Sex Education Technique
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — Your kids are doing it and you can't stop them! That's a fact that most parents still can't catch up with. However, now there is new help for both sides. The new video web site Time4Facts.com has combined expert classroom education with...
Tianyin Pharmaceutical's Ginkgo Mihuan Oral Solution Wins Critical Government Tenders in Four Provinces
CHENGDU, China, May 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tianyin Pharmaceutical, Co., Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: TYNP), a manufacturer and supplier of modernized traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") based in Chengdu, China, today announced that the Company has won official government...
BioMs Medical to present at TIDES(R) Conference
EDMONTON, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall - BioMS Medical Corp (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced that Dr. Mark Krantz, Vice President Scientific Affairs, BioMS Medical, will present at the TIDES(R) - Oligonucleotide and Peptide...
ChemoCentryx Initiates Clinical Trial of CCR1 Inhibitor CCX354
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — ChemoCentryx, Inc., today announced the initiation of a Phase I clinical trial of CCX354, an orally-available, novel small molecule compound designed to specifically target the CCR1 chemokine receptor which is associated with inflammatory...
Psychology.com Seeing Growing Acceptance of Online Therapy
NORTHFIELD, Ill., May 13 PRNewswire — In between clients in his Northfield, Illinois office, Jack Cox checks his e-mail for messages from a growing segment of his business — people seeking online therapy. Cox is a licensed clinical social worker who, in addition to his traditional...
Good Feet Announces New Arch Support Product Line for Children Ages 6 and Older
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — The Good Feet Stores, a California based franchise and retailer of custom-fitted arch supports and natural sponge rubber cushions, announced today that it has added a new line of arch supports designed specifically for children ages 6 and older...
NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/May 19, 2008 Issue (on newsstands Monday, May 12, 2008)
COVER: "The O Team" (p. 20). Senior White House Correspondent Richard Wolffe examines Barack Obama's campaign team, looking at the presidential candidate's leadership and management style and how they're all getting ready for the coming mud war with John McCain and the Republicans. Obama's...
Leiner Health Products Submits Proposed Agreement with Department of Justice to U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Approval
CARSON, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire — Leiner Health Products Inc. ("Leiner" or "the Company") announced today that it has submitted a proposed agreement with the United States Department of Justice to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware for approval. The proposed agreement would...
Preventing Prostate Cancer and BPH: Prostate-Health Expert Available (National Men's Health Week Is June 9-15)
SEATTLE, May 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The risk of the two major prostate diseases, cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can be reduced by changes in lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining a normal weight and eating a healthy diet. Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., associate...
Saint Barnabas Medical Center Converts to Masimo SET Technology - Establishing a Foundation for the Future of Pulse Oximetry
IRVINE, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry and Measure-Through-Motion-and-Low-Perfusion Pulse Oximetry, have announced the completion of Saint Barnabas Medical Center's hospital-wide implementation of Masimo...
BioMS Medical Provides Update On Pipeline Products
EDMONTON, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall - BioMS Medical Corp (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced an update on its pipeline products, HYC750 and development with BioCyDex Inc. The Company has entered into a Royalty and Assignment Agreement...
Smart Balance to Webcast Presentation at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium
PARAMUS, N.J., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBL) announced today Stephen Hughes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Balance Inc., will make a presentation at the annual Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium in New York, NY, at 10:50 a.m. EDT...
International Center for Adult Stem Cell Education Debuts at Spinal Cord Injury Symposium in Greece
WASHINGTON, May 9 PRNewswire — The International Center for Adult Stem Cell Education (www.Adultstemcelleducation.com) today announced that it has officially launched a global communications and government-political affairs program at the 3rd International Spinal Cord Injury...
China Medicine Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results
GUANGZHOU, China, May 9 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Medicine Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CHME) (''China Medicine'' or ''the Company''), a leading developer and distributor of prescription and over the counter pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), nutritional and...
Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Present at Citigroup Healthcare Forum
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAZZ) announced today that Samuel R. Saks, M.D., the company's Chief Executive Officer, will provide a corporate presentation at the Citigroup Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on May 21, 2008 at...
Cytopia Announces Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Development Collaboration
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cytopia Limited (ASX: CYT) today announced that it has entered into an anti-cancer drug discovery and development collaboration with Cancer Therapeutics CRC Pty Ltd. This agreement leverages Cytopia's early stage drug discovery pipeline...
Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Results of Fiscal Year 2008
WEIFANG, Shandong, China, May 8 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGTI) ("Shengtai Pharmaceutical" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, pharmaceutical grade glucose products in China and glucose and...
Medicare Fee Cuts Could Devastate Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapists Warn Congress
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pending cuts to the Medicare physician fee schedule could severely hamper the ability of physical therapists to serve the rehabilitation needs of seniors and people with disabilities — driving up overall costs while decreasing quality...
NutraCea to Host First Quarter 2008 Conference Call on May 12.
PHOENIX, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB), nutrient research and technology, announced today that it will release its first quarter financial results on Monday, May 12 after the market closes. Management...
Omega Protein Reports 2008 First Quarter Results
HOUSTON, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME), the nation's leading producer of Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, today reported net income for the first quarter of 2008 of $1.9 million ($0.11 a share), compared with a net loss of $2.3...
World Renowned Cancer Centers Implore Americans to Donate $1 to Make Change and Accelerate Cancer Research
BOSTON, May 8 PRNewswire — The Cancer Research Alliance, an organization comprised of 12 of the nation's top cancer centers, is asking 303 million Americans to exercise their power over cancer by donating $1 to cancer research efforts this Mother's Day through Father's Day. The...
The Chopra Center Presents the Signature Mind-Body Workshop 'Journey into Healing' This June at Lake Lanier, Georgia
LAKE LANIER, Ga., May 8 PRNewswire — This June 19-22, the Journey into Healing workshop is coming to Lake Lanier, Georgia, where world-renowned physicians, authors, and Chopra Center co-founders, Deepak Chopra and David Simon, and a team of guest experts will lead an in-depth...
Go Healthy Initiates Additional Clinical Tests on Cholesterade
HOUSTON, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Go Healthy (Pink Sheets: GOHE) announces the initiation of further clinical trials with Cholesterade (R) in three medical settings with an expected patient clinical group of 200 patients in 6 centers around the country. Dr. William Bryan of the...
Nu U Med Spa's Illinois and Arizona Locations Receive Extra Marketing Push from SignatureForum
CHICAGO, May 8 PRNewswire — SignatureForum is proud to announce a recent addition to its network of nationally and locally renowned medical spas, laser clinics, and aesthetic professionals. Established by president Norm Valine, Nu U Med Spa continues to be a leader in safe, effective...
FDA Approves Health Claim for Brown Rice
ARLINGTON, Va., May 8 PRNewswire — Brown rice, a 100 percent whole grain food, joins the recognized ranks of healthful whole grains, according to an announcement this week from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will allow brown rice food labels to bear the whole grain...
Are You Trying to Clean Your Home ... or Kill It?
PLEASANTON, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — Home may be where the heart is, but these days it's also where the toxins are. According to The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American home generates over 20 pounds of household hazardous waste every year. Cumulatively it's a...
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
PITTSBURGH, May 8 PRNewswire — General Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The Company is an indirect wholly owned...
Natural Solutions May Issue Illustrates 'Cocktail Effect' of Everyday Toxins; Offers Tips to Reduce Toxic Load
BOULDER, Colo., May 8 PRNewswire — Regular daily activities can expose us to hundreds of toxins — in the air we breathe as well as the common body care and household products we use. Toxicologists assert that these toxins interact with each other when they're combined in the...
Myanmar Cyclone a Children's Catastrophe - UNICEF
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As the death toll from Cyclone Nargis climbs steeply, UNICEF is gravely concerned that the lack of shelter and safe drinking water, coupled with poor sanitary conditions, could significantly increase the death toll among children and other...
Interleukin Genetics Announces Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Business Results
WALTHAM, Mass., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (AMEX: ILI), announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. ET to review the Company's first quarter 2008 financial results and provide an update on recent...
Fitness and Figure Professionals Adela Garcia and Sonia Adcock to Represent GNC at Contra Costa Championship
PITTSBURGH, May 7 PRNewswire — GNC will host current Ms. Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia and Sonia Adcock at the Contra Costa Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships May 10 at the Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward, Calif. Garcia and Adcock are two of the country's top...
Caring.com Partners With Trib Total Media to Support the Development of a New Online Eldercare Resource
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — Caring.com is pleased to announce a partnership with Trib Total Media, publisher of Pennsylvania Caregiver Magazine, to provide original content and resources for the magazine's new online companion. The new online resource will help the magazine...
Expectant Moms Offered Free Prenatal Prescription Vitamins at D-FW Area Carnival, Minyard and Sack'n Save Stores
DALLAS, May 7 PRNewswire — Minyard Food Stores Inc. is offering any expectant mom free prenatal prescription vitamins as part of a community-based "Start Life Healthy(TM)" initiative, the company announced today. Just in time for Mother's Day, the "Start Life Healthy" program will offer...
Fertility Doctors: Studies Suggest Artificial Insemination Increasingly Second Choice
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — Spurred by recent research, California fertility specialists are edging away from a traditional and well-known infertility treatment — artificial insemination — saying newer and improving in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology tends...
Innovative and Forward-Thinking Experts to Deliver Keynote Presentations at IBC's 13th Annual Drug Discovery & Development of Innovative Therapeutics World Congress
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., May 7 PRNewswire — IBC Life Sciences announced the keynote line up for the 13th Annual Drug Discovery & Development of Innovative Therapeutics World Congress, to take place August 4-7, 2008 in Boston, MA. The keynote presentations will include speakers David M...
How to Discover Your Power Within: New Self-Help Book Provides Readers With Tools Necessary to Create and Maintain a Positive Mindset
ST. JAMES, N.Y., May 7 PRNewswire — How many of us wish we could undo something we did or change something said? How many of us wish we could have made more productive choices earlier in life? How many of us wish we could enhance our lives or change the course of our future, but do...
Smart Balance Announces 2008 First-Quarter Results
PARAMUS, N.J., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBL) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The Company reported net sales of $50.8 million, an increase of 25.1% versus year ago on an operating basis(1), and a net loss of $1.2...
'The Polyamory Handbook': New Guide Covers Entire Spectrum of Rapidly Growing Relationship Style
EUGENE, Ore., May 7 PRNewswire — In a society that hails monogamy as the tried and true form for romantic relationships, many are surprised to find that there is a large group of people who practice polyamory, taking part in more than one emotionally intimate relationship at a time...
Oncothyreon Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
BELLEVUE, WA, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Oncothyreon Inc. (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX: ONY) (the "Company") today reported a net loss of $5.1 million or $0.26 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, compared with $4.7 million or $0.24 per basic and diluted share for the...
Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Attends 59th PharmChina Fair
HARBIN, China, May 7 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RHGP) (''Renhuang'' or ''the Company''), a leading pharmaceutical company in the People's Republic of China (''PRC''), today announced its successful participation in the 59th PharmChina...
SafetyTies' Success Prompts Product Options Expansion
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., May 7 PRNewswire — As everyone knows, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And that's exactly why healthcare providers are raving about SafetyTies, antimicrobial neckties that reduce the spread of infectious diseases and food-borne illness. In fact...
Institute for Integrative Nutrition Moves to Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center as Demand for Curriculum Expands
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Rising interest in the field of holistic nutrition and wellness education has led the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world's largest nutrition school, to increase class size. After four years at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the Time Warner Building...
ClearWay Minnesota(SM) Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Settlement
MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire — Tomorrow marks the 10-year anniversary of Minnesota's historic settlement with the tobacco industry. The settlement and the trial leading up to it made national headlines for exposing millions of tobacco industry documents and for creating ClearWay...
Election Win by Houston RNs Upheld
HOUSTON, May 6 PRNewswire — Registered nurses at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital in Houston have won for a second time in their campaign to affiliate with NNOC Texas — Texas affiliate of the National Nurses Organizing Committee/California Nurses Association, the...
Sacramento Chiropractor Takes Aim at Reducing Car Accident Injuries
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — Capitol Chiropractic Buckle-Up Safe Day 2008 will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 8 a.m. to noon and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 9500 Micron Ave, #108, Sacramento, California. "Our 'Buckle-Up Safe Day' is a great way to help prevent and/or...
LifeQuest World Launches Immune System Boosting Supplement to the North American Market
LAS VEGAS, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — LifeQuest World Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: LQWC) is pleased to announce that after 7 months of preparatory work, ImmunXT, their Immune System enhancement supplement, has been released for sale to the North American Market as of March...
Thermage, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference
HAYWARD, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thermage, Inc. (Nasdaq: THRM), a leader in non-invasive tissue tightening in the aesthetic industry, today announced that it will present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada...
New Age Intervention(R) Enlighten by Jan Marini Skin Research Brightens and Minimizes Discoloration of Facial Skin
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (JMSR; http://www.janmarini.com) today introduced Age Intervention Enlighten, a remarkable new composition that brightens and encourages the uniform appearance of facial discoloration — even stubborn...
Antibiotics Are Not the Answer for Allergy Relief
LENEXA, Kan., May 6 PRNewswire — Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can cause the mucous membranes of the sinuses to swell, leading to pain, pressure and perhaps even infection. Allergy and sinus sufferers are typically...
Double Trouble: Fight Allergy and Asthma in Your Home
OMAHA, Neb., May 6 PRNewswire — You may not be able to hide from your allergies or asthma while outdoors, but why deal with irritating triggers in your home? Having a plan of action for avoiding allergy and asthma catalysts will let you focus on more important things, not on your...
Have a Healthy Momday!
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Go ahead, indulge Mom all you want this Sunday, but tell her to take a hike on Monday. Or a walk or a swim or whatever healthy activity she enjoys. Many women don't even know they're at risk, but according to the National Institutes for Health...
Shoot for the Moon: Dr. Bob Houle's New Book Gives Readers Blueprint to Solve Any Problem, Anytime
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — The old adage exhorts us to do what we love and the money will follow. But according to author Dr. Bob Houle's new book, How to Solve Any Problem Any Time You Want (Inspiration Publishing, $27.00, http://www.mymoonshot.com), doing what we love will...
Got Milk? Campaign Will Recognize and Reward Moms for Their Role as the Family's Chief Health Officer
MIAMI, May 6 PRNewswire — Mothers have always had a lot on their plates — from carpool queen to coach, counselor to chef. It's all been part of a day's work. However, with the growing concerns over childhood obesity and inadequate nutrition, many moms have taken on yet another...
Artist Laura Barbosa's 'Bright and Beautiful' Honors Therapy Dogs, Benefits Hospital
TOMS RIVER, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire — Twelve special therapy dogs have a permanent home at the Community Medical Center, thanks to artist Laura Barbosa. Barbosa's "Bright and Beautiful" collection . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Laura Barbosa
Valensa Introduces Certified Organic Saw Palmetto Extract for Men's Health
ORLANDO, Fla., May 6 PRNewswire — Valensa International has announced that it has introduced a certified organic grade of its USPlus(R) Prostate Formula — a patented, solvent-free, supercritical carbon dioxide extract (Patent # US 6,669,968 and US 6,319,524) that delivers the most...
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2008 Results
NANJING, China, May 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (NYSE: SCR), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic pharmaceuticals and manufacturer of the patented anti-cancer biotech product Endu in China, today reported unaudited financial results for the...
Personal Fitness Training for Pets
BERKELEY, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — With one out of every four dogs and cats in the western world reportedly obese, it seems that Fido and Felix are battling a health crisis of their own. Like obese humans, weight- challenged animals run a higher risk of developing diabetes, heart...
LifeSpan Fitness Promotes Exercise to Help Fight Heart Disease Among Women
SALT LAKE CITY, May 5 PRNewswire — PCE Health and Fitness, maker of LifeSpan fitness equipment, is teaming up with The Heart Truth to encourage women to exercise and live in good health to lower their risk of heart disease. To support The Heart Truth, PCE is launching "Get Fit &...
Natural Nutrition to Hold Conference Call on Launch of iNutrition.com
HOUSTON and OTTAWA, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Natural Nutrition, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NTNI) announced today that the company will hold a conference call on May 6, 2008 at 9 PM ET to discuss the upcoming launch of its new health and nutrition information portal, iNutrition.com...
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News (GEN) Reports on Early ADMET Use
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., May 5 PRNewswire — Biotech and pharma companies are increasingly utilizing novel technologies to assess the druggability of test compounds early in the development cycle to avoid costly late clinical-stage attrition, according to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology...
HealthFitness Announces 2008 First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Health Fitness Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: HFIT), a leading provider of integrated employee health and productivity management solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the first quarter...
Medifast, Inc. to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results on Monday, May 12, 2008
OWINGS MILLS, Md., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) announced today that it will release first quarter of fiscal year 2008 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2008 on Monday, May 12, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call and web cast to...
Need a Daily Dose of Good Health Advice to Keep You Going?
SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Motivation tank running on E? Who better to keep the health momentum going than the YOU Docs, Michael Roizen, MD, cofounder of the RealAge program, and Mehmet Oz, MD, health expert for The Oprah Winfrey Show. King Features Syndicate and...
HeartWare Receives Conditional Approval of IDE
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and SYDNEY, Australia, May 5 PRNewswire — HeartWare Limited (ASX: HTW) today announced that it had received conditional approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for its lead product, the...
Mothers Pass Dangerous Toxins to Babies Through Breast Milk
TORRANCE, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire — A landmark study shows dangerous dioxins are passed directly from mother to baby via breast milk, but can be significantly reduced by Chlorella pyrenoidosa. The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, analyzed dioxin levels in breast...
Walkers Cover Hundreds of Miles During S.C. BlueCross Walk @ Lunch Day Event
COLUMBIA, S.C., May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Ever traveled from downtown Columbia, S.C., to New York City — on foot? That's roughly the collective distance covered by a group of walkers who took time to log their progress during BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina's Walk...
Efficacy of FluMist(R) in Children Highlighted at Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
HONOLULU, May 5 PRNewswire — Data from two new studies presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) demonstrate that FluMist(R) (Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal) may offer children both durable protection against influenza, as well as significant...
BioMS Medical announces conference call and web cast for Annual General Meeting
EDMONTON, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall - BioMS Medical Corp (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. (MT), 4:00 p.m. (ET). A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available...
Cyberonics Announces 2008 Bank Of America Health Care Conference Presentation
HOUSTON, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that Dan Moore, Cyberonics' President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 2008 Bank of America Health Care Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at...
Sparrow Health System Taps Aegis Health Group for Employer-Directed Health Initiative
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 5 PRNewswire — Sparrow Health System, a healthcare leader in mid-Michigan, has partnered with Nashville-based Aegis Health Group to align hospital programs with the healthcare needs of local employers. Aegis' program includes an on-site employer relations...
National Marrow Donor Program(R) Kicks off National Awareness Campaign
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5 PRNewswire — With the ambitious goal of adding 46,000 new members to the marrow Registry during the two weeks surrounding Mother's Day, Thanks Mom, the National Marrow Donor Program's largest annual awareness campaign, kicks off today. For thousands of people with...
ACE and CSPA Join Efforts to Educate Americans on Asthma Prevention
WASHINGTON, May 5 PRNewswire — In honor of World Asthma Day May 6th, the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE) and the Consumer Specialty Products Association's (CSPA) Cleaning Products Division are partnering to educate Americans on ways to minimize irritants and allergens that can...
LifeClick Harnesses Internet Technology for Health and Wellness
DALLAS, May 5 PRNewswire — LifeClick.com(TM), announced that it has released its preliminary data on how this revolutionary Internet-based health tool has transformed people's health for the better. LifeClick performs thousands of scientific calculations to build personalized health...
24 Hour Fitness Gets Personal in Groundbreaking New Brand Campaign
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire — 24 Hour Fitness, the largest national fitness club chain, today launched an innovative new advertising campaign starring actual club members who have overcome personal challenges through fitness. The "12 Million Lives" campaign is intended to...
SDSU Study Reveals Eating at Friends and Family's Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Obesity
SAN DIEGO, May 5 PRNewswire — More time spent eating away from home could put kids at higher risk for obesity, according to a San Diego State University study published in this month's research journal "Obesity." SDSU public health researcher Guadalupe X. Ayala has found that...
Mothers with Breast Cancer Can Dine to Thrive with Gourmet Meal Delivery
LOS ANGELES, May 2 PRNewswire — Mom was always after you to eat right — to find meals that were both tasty and good for you. This Mother's Day, return the gift of eating well with Dine to Thrive's gourmet meals that may help mom fight breast cancer. With a menu designed by an...
Six Stress-Free Ways To Save at the Spa
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 2 PRNewswire — With everything from gas to grocery prices on the rise, you are no doubt looking for ways to get the most bang for your buck. So, how about stretching your dollar with a half day of de- stressing and relaxing in a spa for the cost of a 60-minute...
GET UP AND MOVE! May is Arthritis Awareness Month - The Perfect Time to Learn the Importance of Staying Active
ATLANTA, May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, one in five Americans suffers from the pain of arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) projects that by the year 2030, 67 million people in the U.S. will live with arthritis, up from current estimates of 46...
Solei Systems, Inc., Announces That the Company Is Now Publicly Traded
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Solei Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SOLI) (the "Company") announced today that their stock is now up and trading on the Pink Sheets. The stock is now quoted under ticker symbol "SOLI". Filings are complete at PinkSheets.com. From this point...
Current Trends in Arm Lift Surgery
SAN DIEGO, May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Innovations in Brachioplasty (arm lift) techniques will be discussed by leading experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) being held at the San Diego Convention Center May 2-6, 2008. "Rejuvenation...
Thermage, a Leading Aesthetic Medical Device Company, Announces First Time Exhibitor Status at ACOG Meeting
NEW ORLEANS, La., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thermage, Inc. (Nasdaq: THRM), a leading aesthetic medical device company, will be a first time exhibitor at The Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) at booth #2609. The presence of...
Andre Agassi College Preparatory School Welcomes YoNaturals Healthy Vending Program
LAS VEGAS, May 1 PRNewswire — YoNaturals Inc., the nationwide leader in healthy vending, announced today that is launching its healthy vending program in Las Vegas and amongst the first locations to commit are the Andre Agassi College Preparatory School and the Las Vegas Convention...
GNC Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report 1st Quarter 2008 Financial Results
PITTSBURGH, May 1 PRNewswire — General Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its first quarter 2008 financial results at 11 a.m. ET Thursday, May 8, 2008. To listen to this call inside the U.S...
Asoyia Secures Venture Capital Funding
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 1 PRNewswire — Asoyia has finalized an agreement with two key venture capital firms, securing $4 million to expand marketing, research and development of its ULTRA low linolenic soybean products. Asoyia is the innovator and leader in developing and providing the...
Stereotaxis to Present at the Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Health Care Conference
ST. LOUIS, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stereotaxis, Inc. (Nasdaq: STXS), announced today that Bevil J. Hogg, Chief Executive Officer, and James M. Stolze, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Health Care Conference in Boston on Wednesday, May 7, 2008...
InterMune Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Business Highlights
BRISBANE, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — InterMune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITMN) today announced results from operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. InterMune reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2008 of $26.3 million, or $0.68 per share, compared with a net loss...
BioForm Announces Financial Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2008, Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — BioForm Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRM) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, which is the Company's third quarter of fiscal year 2008. Net sales were $17.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 as...
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals to Announce First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 8, 2008
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that its first quarter 2008 financial results will be released on Thursday, May 8, 2008. At 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time BioCryst will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the...
Speaking of Women's Health Gives the Gift of Knowledge and Good Health This Mother's Day
CINCINNATI, May 1 PRNewswire — As part of a national campaign to educate women and their families about living healthier, Speaking of Women's Health will hold its annual Community Event at all Wal-Mart stores and Supercenters nationwide on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In...
Message to Tucson Residents: Forgo Fad Dieting and Join the Campaign for Healthy Weight
TUCSON, Ariz., May 1 PRNewswire — The last decade can be defined by the ups and downs of different fad diets — which seem to go in and out of fashion like shoulder pads and hemlines. Yet, long-term success has been slim. Two out of three Americans — including 51 percent of...
XELR8 Holdings Announces Record First Quarter Revenue
DENVER, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XELR8 Holdings, Inc. (Amex: BZI), a provider of liquid nutritional, functional foods, beverages and nutritional supplements, today announced its financial results for three months ended March 31, 2008. Financial and operational highlights for First...
Bumble Bee Foods Launches BeeWell Miles; An Interactive Health and Wellness Program Benefitting the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Foundation
SAN DIEGO, May 1 PRNewswire — A healthy lifestyle is always important and to encourage consumers to get active, Bumble Bee Foods today launched the BeeWell Miles Program, benefitting the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization with a donation of up to $200,000. Running from May 1 to...
BioMS Medical to Participate in Speciality Panel Session at BioFinance 2008
EDMONTON, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall - BioMS Medical Corp (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced that Mr. Kevin Giese, President and CEO, BioMS Medical and Buu Le Lien, Senior Manager, Corporate Business Development, Eli Lilly and...
Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian Visit American Laser Centers for VelaShape Cellulite and Body Shaping Treatments
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 1 PRNewswire — Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, stars of the E! show Keeping up with the Kardashians, visit American Laser Centers in Santa Monica, Calif. to receive treatments for laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and VelaShape cellulite reduction...
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of clinical-stage product candidates for central nervous system disorders, today announced financial and operational...
Nu Skin Enterprises Reports First-Quarter 2008 Results
PROVO, Utah, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today reported first-quarter revenue of $298.1 million, a 9 percent improvement over the prior-year period. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.21, representing a 31 percent increase compared to the...
Nutraceutical Reports Stronger Q2 Results
PARK CITY, Utah, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nutraceutical International Corporation (Nasdaq: NUTR) today reported results for the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net sales for the fiscal 2008 second quarter were $44.4 million compared to $42.1 million for the same...
Anesiva Announces Expansion of Zingo Agreement in Europe
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Anesiva, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSV) today announced the expansion of the company's license and distribution agreement for Zingo(TM) with Sigma-Tau SpA to include additional European countries. Zingo (lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate...
Oncothyreon files investigational new drug application for PX-866 oncology compound
BELLEVUE, WA, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Oncothyreon Inc. (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX:ONY) today announced that it has filed an investigational new drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for PX-866, a small molecule phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI-3-kinase) inhibitor...
New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Roy Vartabedian to Endorse New YoNaturals Kids Healthy Vending Program
SAN DIEGO, April 30 PRNewswire — New York Times best selling author Dr. Roy Vartabedian has agreed today to endorse the New Kids Healthy Vending program being launched on May 5, 2008 by YoNaturals Inc. "The timing of this announcement couldn't be more critical," said Dr. Roy "As...
New Research From Packard Children's Hospital Experts Presented at 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire — Preterm birth, healthy eating and neonatal jaundice are among the many topics to be discussed by Lucile Packard Children's Hospital physicians at the upcoming Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Honolulu May 2-6. Here are just a few summaries...
Accuray Wins Innovations in Healthcare(SM) ABBY Award
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, today announced that the company won the Innovations in Healthcare(SM) ABBY Award from the Adaptive Business Leaders (ABL) Organization in the...
Time for New Yorkers to Drink Low-Calorie, Low-Sugar Flavored Water, TrimWater
NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire — The New York City Department of Health recently released a study that found that between 2002-2004 New York City's rates of obesity increased 17% over a two year period. With New Yorkers getting fatter and unhealthier due to the fact that they are...
Tanning and Excessive Sun Exposure Can Cause Severe Damage to Eyes
CHICAGO, April 30 PRNewswire — As the weather begins to warm, some Americans may want to head to their local tanning salon to get a good "base tan" before they don their bathing suits and shorts. But without the proper protection, tanning beds can cause serious burns, not just to the...
Phosphagenics Reports Positive Pre-clinical Results for Targeted Delivery of Lidocaine
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Phosphagenics Limited ("Phosphagenics") (ASX: POH, AIM: PSG, OTCQX: PPGNY) today announced positive results of a pre-clinical study using TPM, the Company's patented drug deliver system, for the targeted delivery of lidocaine...
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