Supplementary Medicine Newswire
Pucker Up Without the Pain
SEATTLE, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — WHO: The 60 million Americans who suffer from recurrent canker sores don't have to worry about a painful sore derailing their Valentine's Day plans. CankerMelts, an all-natural, over-the-counter canker sore remedy in the form of an oral adhesive patch, has...
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference
PHOENIX, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTXX), an over-the-counter healthcare company that develops and markets products that provide consumers with "Better Ways to Get Better(R)," will be presenting on Wednesday February 20, 2008, at the Roth...
Sonic Innovations Not Included in Adverse Jury Verdict
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, issues this statement to clarify confusion raised by a number of press releases related to a jury award of $31 million in a patent infringement...
FREE Infant CPR Training and Cord Blood Banking 101 for Expectant Parents
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — WHAT: Free infant CPR training and certification for expectant parents offered by Family Cord Blood Services, a California Cryobank Company. The training will also include a basic course on cord blood banking. WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, March 1, 2008...
Launch of New, Prestigious Infertility and Gynaecology Research GrAnt (FRIGGA)
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Ferring Pharmaceuticals has launched the first Ferring Research Infertility and Gynaecology GrAnt (FRIGGA) for fundamental fertility and gynaecology research. This is an international, themed, biennial initiative open to individual researchers...
Healthy Coffee International, Inc. Establishes Healthy Coffee USA, Inc. as Its Marketing Arm
ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HCFE) has established HEALTHY COFFEE USA, INC. as its marketing arm to handle the distribution of Healthy Coffee drinks and wellness products through network marketing in North America and...
The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift: Indulgent Organic Chocolate for Women That Combines Great Taste & Functional Ingredients
OREM, Utah, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Phytobase, US leader in indulgent, sensual, and healthy organic dark chocolate, has created a treat that can bring out the sexy Cinderella in any woman. Choconella(TM) is a bite-sized organic dark chocolate bonbon infused with a unique combination of...
MapMyRun.com Partners with End Result, Inc. to Offer Integrated Event Registration, Online Race Results with Their Existing Suite of Online Fitness Tools
DENVER, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — MapMyFitness, LLC has partnered with race solutions provider End Result, Inc. to offer online event registration and online race results to its Web site members. The partnership will provide event directors an all-inclusive, free solution for publicizing and...
China-Biotics, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 13 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 its...
Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Joshua Rosenthal Attract Nation's Top Health, Wellness Experts
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Andrew Weil. Barry Sears. Debbie Ford. Deepak Chopra. Geneen Roth. Mark Hyman. Mehmet Oz. Michael Jacobson. Neal Barnard. Walter Willett. They share at least two things in common: They're all educators at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition...
AAFPRS Speaks to the Safety of BOTOX(R) Cosmetic
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — In response to the recent news of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "Early Communication" regarding a safety review of botulinum toxins in the United States, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) wants to make...
High-End Treatment Center Moonview Sanctuary Unveils Four New Core Treatment Programs
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Moonview Sanctuary, the exclusive, non-residential treatment and optimal performance center which specializes in combining Eastern and Western approaches practiced by more than 70 experts in their fields, announced today the launch of four new Core...
Renowned Chinese Herbal Medicine Development Specialist Joins China Health Resources
SUINING, China, Feb. 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Health Resources Co., Ltd. (CHRI; OTC Bulletin Board: CHRI) announced that Jia Minru, famous professor of the Chinese Medicine University and authoritative Chinese physician, joined CHRI recently to be responsible for deep development...
Cellegy Pharmaceuticals Announces Signing of Definitive Merger Agreement
QUAKERTOWN, Pa., Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CLGY) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Cellegy by Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Adamis is a privately held...
Jill Birkett Appointed Event Director for HBA Global Expo
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Jill Birkett has been appointed to the position of Event Director, Cosmetics & Fragrances Business Division for CMPi, the producers of the HBA Global Expo events. Ms. Birkett will be responsible for managing the sales, marketing, and operations of...
Molecular Diagnostics Leader AdvanDx Taps Former Dako Executive Vice President to Lead Global Sales and Marketing Expansion
WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — AdvanDx announced it has named Else Beth Trautner, a former Executive Vice President of Dako A/S, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Trautner will aggressively drive the global adoption of AdvanDx's fast, accurate and easy-to-use in vitro...
Lucid Launches VivaNet(R) Telemedicine Server for Dermatology Applications
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Lucid, Inc. (www.lucid-tech.com) today announced the launch of its secure VivaNet(R) telemedicine server and network. The network is designed to transfer and manage clinical data between dermatology practitioners using Lucid's non-invasive...
Maine Natural Health Company Conducts Dental Clinical Trial
ROCKPORT, Maine, Feb. 12 PRNewswire — The Maine Natural Health Company is working with dentists and their patients to study the effects of OmegaMaine(TM) Omega-3 oil as it pertains to inflammation and gum health. According to the American Dental Association, 75% of all Americans will...
WellGen, Inc. Names Robert M. Hellauer as Chief Financial Officer
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — WellGen, Inc., a biotechnology company using nutrigenomics to discover and develop food ingredients for wellness products, today announced the appointment of Robert M. Hellauer as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hellauer, 56, comes to WellGen...
Botox Cosmetic Alternatives Are Available: Surgical Procedures Offer Solution for Wrinkles
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 12 PRNewswire — With the recent announcement by the United States Food and Drug Administration that there is an ongoing safety review of Botox Cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A), customers are looking for alternatives to treat frown lines between the brows. Botox(R...
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
SAN MARCOS, Calif., Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutritional supplements, today announced the appointment of Kenneth Wolf as Chief Financial Officer...
The Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research Sponsors Six Morris Animal Foundation Cancer Studies
DENVER, Feb. 12 PRNewswire — The Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research, http://www.petcancerawareness.com, a Connecticut-based organization dedicated to raising awareness for canine and feline cancer, has made a generous donation to Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) in the...
Dip Your Diet in Chocolate ... Introducing New Skinny Dippers!
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Dive in! The newest addition to The Skinny Cow(R) brand urges dieters everywhere to release their inhibitions and "dip" into new Skinny Dippers. Weighing in at just 80 calories per pop, the perfectly-portioned chocolate-dipped ice cream snacks...
40 Million Americans Endure Anxiety Everyday
MORAGA, Calif., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Despite anxiety and stress being one of today's most common disorders, it is regularly under diagnosed by medical professionals, according to the Mental Health America organization, leaving more than 40 million people affected every year. Most of...
Nutrition 21 Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI), the developer and marketer of nutritional supplements under the Chromax(R), Diabetes Essentials(TM) and Iceland Health(R) brands that help consumers manage blood sugar levels, improve cardiovascular...
Immtech Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Results
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") (Amex: IMM) today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the three months ended December 31, 2007, revenues were $1,835,000, as compared to $546,000 for the...
NeoStrata Clinical Findings Reveal Benefits of Combining Glycolic Acid Peels and Targeted Home Care With Microdermabrasion for Optimized Treatment of Photodamaged Skin
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — NeoStrata today released new clinical data that demonstrates significant benefits in combining microdermabrasion procedures with free acid glycolic acid peels plus bionic/poly-hydroxy acid (PHA) at-home products in improving the appearance and...
NeoStrata Research Validates Anti-Aging Benefits of At-Home AHA Peels As Complement to In-Office Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — NeoStrata today released new clinical research that validates the benefits of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) at- home peels in obtaining skin rejuvenation benefits as a complement to medical anti-aging treatments such as lasers and microdermabrasion...
Two Studies Cast Further Doubt on the Effectiveness of Low GI/GL Diets for Weight Loss
DENVER, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — A study published in the September 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition provides further evidence that the glycemic index (GI) of a diet is not important; when it comes to weight loss it is calories that count. This study adds to the...
Deerfield Spa Appoints New Fitness Director
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Deerfield Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of fitness director, Jeanine Clingingsmith, certified trainer and B.S., Exercise Science. "Jeanine brings outstanding credentials to Deerfield's fitness program," said owner, Joan Wolff...
Carrington's DelSite Drug Delivery Technology Granted Patent From Eurasian Patent Office
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Carrington Laboratories, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CARN) today announced that the Eurasian Patent Office has granted patent application No. 200600484, titled "Delivery of Physiological Agents with In-Situ Gels Comprising Anionic...
Nation's Leading Preventive Health Groups Seek to Save Lives by Transforming Americans' Approach to Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) and Partnership for Prevention (Partnership) have joined forces to change the way Americans approach their health, from costly disease treatment to cost-effective disease prevention. The organizations...
Update on Progression of Phosphagenics and Nestle Nutrition's Phospha E(R) Trial
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Phosphagenics Limited ("Phosphagenics") (ASX: POH; AIM: PSG; OTCQX: PPGNY) and Nestle Nutrition (Nestle) today announced that their joint phase 2 human clinical trial to establish the efficacy of Phosphagenics' Phospha E(R) in the...
AGA Medical Corporation Receives European CE Mark Approval for the AMPLATZER(R) Duct Occluder II
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — AGA Medical Corporation ("AGA") announced today it received European CE Mark approval for the AMPLATZER(R) Duct Occluder II ("ADO II"). AGA also announced the immediate availability and launch of the device in Europe. The ADO II expands the AGA...
Lipitor's Superior Effect on Mortality Over Sales-Leading Plavix is Driving Prescribing Decisions for the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that surveyed vascular and angiology specialists say that a therapy's effect on mortality is the attribute that most influences...
Leading Cosmetic Dermatologist, Peter G. Ballas II MD, Retains Kay Renz Public Relations to Promote his Practice and New Skincare Line
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — Kay Renz Public Relations has been retained by one of the country's leading cosmetic dermatologists, Peter G. Ballas MD, who has a thriving practice in prestigious Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Ballas is highly regarded nationally as one of the...
St. Conti Communications to Help Adjust Chiropractor Messaging and Communications
MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 11 PRNewswire — St. Conti Communications today announces it now provides public relations support for Next Level Wellness of Irvine. Work began in December 2007 on Web site mapping and messaging. St. Conti will provide marketing communications and speech...
Independent Clinical Results Confirm Up to a 7-Centimeter Reduction in Body Circumference Using UltraShape(TM) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring System
YOQNEAM, Israel and SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 10 PRNewswire — Renowned French Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Ascher will present his latest findings from clinical experience with UltraShape(TM) Contour I at the 19th annual International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS...
BioMS Medical to present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference
EDMONTON, Feb. 8 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 BIO CEO & Investor Conference 2008 in New York. WHEN: Tuesday February...
Mark Wylie and Suzy Preston Hoover Bring 'The Biggest Loser' Million Pound Tour, Presented by MSN, to Dadeland Mall
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Who: "The Biggest Loser" Season three runner-up Mark Wylie and season two contestant Suzy Preston Hoover, along with MSN Health & Fitness and local fitness experts, will be at the Dadeland Mall to discuss "The Biggest Loser" Million...
Love and Diabetes: dLife Valentine's Day Quiz Tests and Teaches Important Relationship Lessons for People With Diabetes
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 8 PRNewswire — Just in time for Valentine's Day, dLife.com, the number one source for diabetes information, inspiration, and connection, has a spicy and informative "Is Your Partner Bad For Your Diabetes?" relationship quiz for people with diabetes. Accessible...
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
SAN MARCOS, Calif., Feb. 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutritional supplements, today announced net sales of $20.4 million and a net loss of $180,000 or $0.03 per...
QueensLander Tours Presents an Adventure Boot Camp Cruise with John Spencer Ellis from Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Dr. John Spencer Ellis invites men and women of all ages to enjoy a 5-day Adventure Boot Camp Fitness Cruise to the Mexican Riviera porting April 28, 2008. Ellis welcomes anyone who has completed a fitness program from around the...
Hot Flashes Not Always to Blame for Sleep Problems in Menopausal Women, Reports the Harvard Women's Health Watch
BOSTON, Feb. 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Hot flashes may be getting an unfair rap for disrupting women's sleep at midlife. Studies have often reported that sleep problems increase during the transition into menopause, reinforcing the idea that hot flashes are to blame. But even under...
Longs Reports Preliminary January Retail Drug Store Sales From Continuing Operations
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE: LDG) today reported preliminary total retail drug store sales from continuing operations. The fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, included 53 weeks of operations compared with 52 weeks in the prior...
Neuroscientists Offer Hope for Breast Cancer Patients Suffering From 'Chemobrain'
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Researchers will present data at the International Neuropsychological Society's annual meeting showing that training on the Posit Science(R) Brain Fitness Program(TM) improves mental function in cancer patients with "chemobrain...
U.S. Preventive Medicine National Policy Advisor Gov. Tommy Thompson to Propose Prevention is the Solution at UBS Global Health Services Conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — In a speech to be delivered Tuesday, February 12th, 10:30 a.m., during the UBS Global Health Services Conference at the New York Grand Hyatt Hotel, U.S. Preventive Medicine National Policy Advisor, former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, will propose that...
Beating to the Drum of Safe Sex
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — The American Social Health Association (ASHA) recognizes National Condom Week as February 10-16, 2008, reminding the public that safer sex practices have never been more critical. Despite hundreds of millions of tax dollars spent on abstinence-only...
Merrell Updates Performance Line with the Launch of OrthoLite Insoles
AMHERST, Mass., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — OrthoLite, the leader of open cell foam insoles, has partnered with Merrell to incorporate its proprietary insoles into more than 100 footwear styles. By early 2008, Merrell will expand the number of shoes OrthoLite insoles throughout most of their...
Sunsweet Introduces PlumSmart Light(R)
YUBA CITY, Calif., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Due to the overwhelming success of PlumSmart plum juice, Sunsweet Growers Inc. has introduced PlumSmart Light, a lower calorie version of the popular digestive health beverage. With three grams of fiber in each glass and only 11 grams of sugar...
Emisphere Technologies Announces Positive Results From Animal Studies on Oral B12 Using eligen(R) Technology
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMIS) announced today that recent animal studies have demonstrated proof of concept that absorption of oral vitamin B12 using the company's proprietary eligen(R) technology was 15-30 times greater...
Biodel Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering
DANBURY, Conn., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Biodel Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOD) today announced the pricing of the underwritten public offering of 3,810,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $15.50 per share. Of the shares being sold in the offering, 3,260,000 shares are...
Interleukin Genetics, Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (Amex: ILI) announced today that Lewis H. Bender, Chief Executive Officer will present at the BIO CEO & Investor Conference on Wednesday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET in the Duke of Windsor Room at the...
The World Champion New York Football Giants and GGL Global Gaming Announce Launch of Videogaming Community Partnership for 2008 Season
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — In a move to extend their partnership and build on the success of GGL Global Gaming's presence at the 2007 Giants Game Day Live program that has heightened the "pre-game" experience for Giants fans before home games, GGL and the world champion New York...
BioNumerik Commences Global Phase III Ovarian Cancer Trial on Novel Anticancer Drug Candidate Known as Karenitecin(R)
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — BioNumerik Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced treatment of the first patient in a global Phase III clinical trial of BioNumerik's anticancer drug candidate known as Karenitecin(R) in advanced ovarian cancer patients. BioNumerik is developing...
Can a Video Game Make Your Kids More Fit?
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Based on the growing popularity of video games that eliminate conventional hand controllers in favor of more full-body interaction, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) put Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) to the test. The ACE commissioned research out of...
Unique Gift for Valentine's Day: Canine Cancer Campaign Customized Dog Tag - for Your Dog or as a Beautiful Piece of Jewelry for a Special Human
DENVER, Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Here's a way to deliver a unique Valentine Day gift for the dogs and or very special humans in your life. Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is offering a beautiful Canine Cancer Campaign pet tag to donors contributing $50 or more to the MAF canine cancer cure...
Keeping That New Year's Workout Resolution
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Gym owners will tell you that they have a big influx in attendance in the month or two after the New Year. Then the crowds fade away. Many people jumping back into a workout routine find it more than they can handle. The web is replete with tips...
MarketResearch.com Distributes Key Findings on Global Specialty Medical Beds and Therapeutic Surfaces Market
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — MarketResearch.com, a leading online provider of syndicated market research, announces the distribution of key findings on the global market for specialty medical beds and therapeutic surfaces from premier research publisher MarketStrat, Inc. Making...
Zipfizz(R) Announces Expanded Distribution
MILL CREEK, Wash., Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Zipfizz Corporation, makers of Zipfizz(R), the healthy energy drink mix that has been embraced by professional athletes, Hollywood and the general public, announced today that Target, Rite Aid, H-E-B, Bartell Drugs and Vitamin Shoppe are now...
Natural Nutrition to Hold International Shareholder Conference Call Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
HOUSTON and OTTAWA, Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Natural Nutrition Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NNTN) www.naturalnutritioninc.com will hold an international shareholder conference call Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. U.S. and Canadian Shareholders...
Barr Launches Generic Fosamax(R) Tablets, 70 mg
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BRL) today announced that its subsidiary, Barr Laboratories, Inc., has launched a generic version of Merck & Co., Inc.'s Fosamax(R) (Alendronate Sodium) Tablets, 70 mg after receiving final approval from...
Cyberonics Announces Conference Call to Discuss FY08 Q3 Financial Results
HOUSTON, Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that the company will report financial results for the third quarter ended January 25, 2008 of its fiscal year ending April 25, 2008 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 8:00 AM EST. The company will...
Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Achieves Significant Milestones in the Development of Isosorbide Mononitrate Sustained Release Tablets
BEIJING, Feb. 6 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 achieved significant milestones in the development of...
FDA Agrees to Review Cimzia(R) File for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — UCB today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to accept, for filing and review, a biologics license application (BLA) for Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol) for the treatment of adult patients with active rheumatoid arthritis...
Nu Skin Enterprises Reports Fourth-Quarter Results
PROVO, Utah, Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today reported fourth-quarter revenue of $306.1 million, a 6 percent improvement over the prior-year period and ahead of company guidance. Fourth-quarter net income and earnings per share were $5.9...
American Heart Month: Cracking Open Heart Health Myths
PARK RIDGE, Ill., Feb. 6 PRNewswire — February is American Heart Month, and while cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one killer of Americans, many adults are confused about what foods to eat and what to avoid. A January survey of healthy adults conducted by the Egg...
Thermage, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results Release Date and Conference Call
HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thermage, Inc. (Nasdaq: THRM), announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007, after the market close on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The Company will also host a...
Nutrition 21 to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results Monday, February 11, 2008
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI), a growing developer and marketer of nutritional supplements under the Chromax(R), Diabetes Essentials(TM) and Iceland Health(R) brands that help consumers manage blood sugar levels, improve cardiovascular...
Sonic Innovations Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, today announced results for the fourth quarter 2007. Net sales for the fourth quarter 2007 of $32.3 million were up 12.4% over the $28.7 million...
Integrated Laser Therapies Launches, Offers Low-power, Therapeutic Laser Devices and Training for Therapists and Consumers
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Integrated Laser Therapies (ILT) today announced the launch of the company, and the availability of professional-grade therapeutic laser devices and accessories for manual therapists (massage, physical, occupational, and hand therapists, and...
L'Oreal USA Announces Three-Year Support of Women's Dermatologic Society Foundation Community Outreach
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Feb. 5 PRNewswire — L'Oreal USA, a subsidiary of the L'Oreal Group, announced that they have granted the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) Foundation $1,050,000 over a three-year period to support the WDS Play Safe in the Sun campaign, effective April...
Anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens Clarifies: Plastinates Not For Sale
HEIDELBERG, Germany, Feb. 5 PRNewswire — During a lengthy interview with a reporter from a tabloid in Guben, Germany on Feb 4. 2008 anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens explained his views on anatomy, the poor access to medical knowledge by lay people, and his own professional evolution...
Stacy DeFoe Earns Certified Association Executive Credential
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — The American Society of Association Executives announced that Stacy DeFoe, executive director of the California Physical Therapy Association, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. The CAE is the highest professional...
PepsiCo Unleashes 'New' SoBe Life Water Following Thrilling Super Bowl Ad
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On the heels of Sunday's highly anticipated, innovative and unprecedented Super Bowl commercial that introduced tens of millions of people to the idea of Thrillicious, SoBe Life Water is blitzing the retail marketplace with its all-new...
Leading Network of Aesthetic Service Providers Offers Unique Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day
EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Even for the savviest of gift- givers, Valentine's Day never fails to leave some people scratching their heads, wondering how to make the person they love feel truly special. Of course roses are the go-to gift that's quick and easy, but do they...
Kalologie Skincare Expands into Houston, Texas
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Kalologie Skincare announced today that it will launch two new locations in the Houston, Texas market. The upscale specialty medical spa chain will open the first of two Houston locations in Summer 2008. The company currently has three locations in...
Oncothyreon launches new corporate website
BELLEVUE, WA, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Oncothyreon Inc. (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX: ONY), a biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, today announced the launch of its new corporate website at www.oncothyreon.com. "We...
Weight Watchers and Groupe DANONE Establish Weight Management Joint Venture for China
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) and Groupe DANONE (Euronext Paris: BN) today announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to establish a weight management business in the People's Republic of China based on the successful...
Flurizan's Effect in Delaying Progression From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer's Disease is Superior to That of Aricept
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that a drug's effect on delaying the progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease is the...
The New Optometric Nutrition Society Announces Launch
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5 PRNewswire — The demand for vision services is expected to flood the healthcare system by 2015 due to age related eye disease and the diabetes epidemic. Therefore, disease prevention, including lifestyle modification, attention to dietary intake and micronutrient...
Nordic Naturals Professional Exclusive Division Redefines High Potency Omega-3 Supplementation With New Elite Line!
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Nordic Naturals Professional Exclusive Division is excited to announce the introduction of two new products that contain the highest concentration of single Omega-3 fatty acids available in the natural triglyceride form: ProEPA Elite and ProDHA...
ARMSRx Tackles the New Rx Addiction -- Pharmacy Benefit Audits
ORLAND, Fla., Feb. 4 PRNewswire — ARMSRx, a consulting firm dedicated exclusively to improving the pharmacy benefit performance while producing savings opportunities for payors, announces the recent introduction of the ARMSRx E-Audit, their upgraded proprietary auditing system. Auditing...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Launches an Integrated Medical-Dental Health Program
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 4 PRNewswire — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is announcing the launch of BlueCare Dental Connection(SM), a new integrated medical-dental program. The program is unique in the industry because it compares an individual's medical and dental data to...
PTC Therapeutics Announces Publication of Preclinical Data in PNAS
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., Feb. 4 PRNewswire — PTC Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the publication of new preclinical data in the February 12, 2008 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) which show that PTC124, a novel drug designed to bypass nonsense...
Successful Clinical Trials and Launch in New Zealand Spurs Phloe to Enter US Market
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Feb. 4 PRNewswire — Innovative New Zealand nutraceutical manufacturer, Vital Foods, has appointed David Mastroianni, founder and principal of leading US consulting company, Natural Growth LLC, as the Chief Executive for their US based business. Mr Mastroianni...
Remergent(R) Announces the Launch of Four New Products Pioneers of DNA Repair Expand Anti-Aging Line
FREEPORT, N.Y., Feb. 4 PRNewswire — AGI Dermatics, the bio-pharmaceutical laboratory that pioneered DNA research for skincare will introduce four innovative products to the Remergent line: Advanced Retinol Therapy (1% retinol), Progressive Retinol Complex (0.4% retinol), Clarifying...
Emisphere Technologies to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference on February 12
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMIS), a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on a unique and improved delivery of therapeutic molecules using its eligen(R) technology, today announced that the company will present at the BIO CEO &...
Study Finds Women Pay More Attention to Their Hair Than Their Hearts
CINCINNATI, Feb. 4 PRNewswire — A new survey reveals that for American women, beauty isn't necessarily on the inside. According to the poll by Harris Interactive and Metamucil, 41 percent of women see their hair stylist three to four times per year, while one in four women has never had...
NutraCea to Purchase Largest Rice Bran Oil Processing Facility in South America
PHOENIX, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB), nutrient research and technology, announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement to purchase the largest rice bran oil processing facility in South...
Oncothyreon to present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference
BELLEVUE, WA, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Oncothyreon Inc. (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX:ONY), a biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, today announced that Robert Kirkman, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is...
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group to Announce Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings on Tuesday, March 4, 2008
NANJING, China, Feb. 4 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (NYSE: SCR), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic pharmaceuticals and innovative anti-cancer pharmaceuticals in the rapidly growing China market, announced today that it intends to release its 2007...
Study Finds Widespread Vitamin and Mineral Use Among Cancer Survivors, Although Benefits of Such Use Remain Unclear
SEATTLE, Feb. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among cancer survivors is widespread, despite inconclusive evidence that such use is beneficial, according to a comprehensive review of scientific literature conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer...
The Chrysler Foundation and Kenosha Engine Plant Donate $100,000 to New YMCA Aquatics Center
KENOSHA, Wis., Feb. 1 PRNewswire — The Chrysler Foundation and Kenosha (Wis.) Engine Plant today presented the Kenosha YMCA with a $100,000 donation for its new Aquatics Center. Chrysler's donation will help build the aquatic center, which will be a new addition to the YMCA. The...
Perrigo Company Authorizes Continuation of Share Repurchase Program and Announces Quarterly Dividend
ALLEGAN, Mich., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) today announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $150 million of the Company's common stock through February 1, 2010 under its ongoing share repurchase program. Any...
Congressional Briefing on Pre-Diabetes and Vision Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 PRNewswire — WHAT: Prevent Blindness America and VSP(R) Vision Care will sponsor a briefing, "Your Eyes: the Windows to Your Health — A Briefing on Pre-Diabetes and the Role of Eyecare in Prevention," to be presented to the congressional staff. WHY: 21 million...
The UV Foundation Announces February is 'Vitamin D Deficiency Month'
Sunlight or UV light are the Best Ways to Fight the Epidemic of Vitamin D Deficiency MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, the UV Foundation dubbed February "Vitamin D Deficiency Month" in a nationwide effort to raise awareness about vitamin D deficiency and its negative...
Data Demonstrate that Obagi Medical Products' Condition & Enhance Skin Care System is an Effective Complement to Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the results of a wide-ranging investigator assessment study on the effects of its Condition & Enhance System on facial...
Meritech's Handwashing Ads Win at Mobius Awards
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 PRNewswire — A series of print advertisements created by Meritech, Inc. to make restaurants more aware of the importance of handwashing won a Certificate for Outstanding Creativity in the 2007 International Mobius Awards for Advertising. The Mobius Awards is an...
China-Biotics, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter FY 2008 Results
SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 1 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China-Biotics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHBT), a leading Chinese firm specializing in the research, development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of probiotics dietary supplements, today announced it will host a conference...
Thermage Introduces Infinity Program at AAD
HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thermage (Nasdaq: THRM), an aesthetic medical device company, today announced the U.S. launch of its Infinity Program at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Antonio. The program is a unique purchasing plan...
AUDIO from Medialink and Kellogg's: Ten Delicious Days to Better Digestive Health
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — We may all want to be considered special, but when it comes to digestive health, it's actually better to be regular. Here's more on how many of us aren't getting the daily fiber we need. Listen to this report from Kellogg's (NYSE: K) at...
Genghis Grill Offers Recipes Featuring Heart Healthy Dining Options
DALLAS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Today Genghis Grill will launch its first of four Heart Healthy Bowls at all 20 locations nationwide — Asian Chili Scallop Bowl. The new heart healthy bowl will feature a recipe with a variety of fresh heart-healthy ingredients from Khan's Kitchen...
WuXi PharmaTech Completes Acquisition of AppTec
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 31 Xinhua-PRNewswire — WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of AppTec Laboratory Services, Inc., a US-based service provider for the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. AppTec offers testing, contract research...
American Oriental Bioengineering to Present at the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Oriental Bioengineering Inc. (NYSE: AOB), a leading manufacturer and distributor of plant-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, today announced that the company will attend the Merrill Lynch Global Pharmaceutical...
Finding the Right Home for Your Vitamins and Other Supplements
New Survey Results Indicate that Doctors and Nurses Prefer to Store Their Supplements in the Kitchen Cabinet WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Where is home for your vitamins, minerals, and other supplements? Is it the kitchen cabinet, maybe with the oatmeal and peanut...
Psychotherapist to Young Hollywood Says Male Stars in Psychological Trouble Get a Media Pass as Compared to Female Stars
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Rebecca Roy, M.A., "The Industry Therapist" , click appropriate link. Rebecca Roy, M.A., MFTI http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=71114 SOURCE The Industry Therapist
Wild Child's 'Quit Nits' Offers a Safe, Natural Alternative to Current Toxic Head Lice Products
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Wild Child, an Australian-based natural health care products company that markets a range of baby, children and family products containing only natural or nature identical ingredients announced today that its Quit Nits head lice products would be available...
Huge Drop in Preterm Birth-Risk Among Women Taking Folic Acid One Year Before Conception
Largest U.S. Study of Pre-conceptional Folic Acid Supplementation Receives March of Dimes Award DALLAS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — New research suggests that women who take folic acid supplements for at least one year before they become pregnant can cut their risk of having a...
Dr. Gregory Buford and Top Plastic Surgeon Selected as a Keynote Speaker at Spa & Resort Expo LA Convention Center, February 23-25
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — He may look like a member of the cast from the popular series Nip/Tuck, but don't be fooled. Dr. Gregory Buford is not actually an actor but one of the country's most notable cosmetic surgeons. This year marks his expansion into the LA Area with a...
Tackling Triglycerides: 8 Ways to Solve a Big Fat Problem, From the Harvard Heart Letter
BOSTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — When it comes to heart health, the largest and most common form of fat in food and the bloodstream —triglycerides — has taken a back seat to "bad" LDL cholesterol and "good" HDL cholesterol in the public's awareness. That's changing as...
Max Nutrition, Inc. Completes Share Exchange with American Spring Pharmaceutical, Inc.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Max Nutrition Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MXNU; the "Company") announced today that the Company has completed the share exchange (the "Closing") pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with American Spring Pharmaceutical, Inc., a...
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Awards Nearly $2 Million in Individual Research Grants
SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF), which is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy, today...
Free Book: Critically Acclaimed Book on Anger Management Now Available in Both Unabridged Audio and Print Form Worldwide
BREA, Calif., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Dr. Robert Puff is the author of the critically acclaimed book entitled "Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still Be Kind." Dr. Puff's goal in Anger Work is to help people use their anger to heal and not hurt. He teaches people how to be kind in...
Botulinum Toxin Share Higher in Canada Than in the US
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Millennium Research Group's (MRG's) Facial Aesthetic Marketrack results indicate that revenue and usage share of botulinum toxin (as a percentage of all injectables) was consistently higher in Canada than in the United States throughout 2007. With...
Boomers: Feeling Young or Fooling Themselves?
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Baby boomers are living longer and leading more active lives than their parents, yet still have room for improvement when it comes to long-term health. According to a recent survey by Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), nearly two-thirds (64...
Nutraceutical Reports Fiscal 2008 Q1 Results
PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nutraceutical International Corporation (Nasdaq: NUTR) today reported results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 31, 2007. Net sales for the fiscal 2008 first quarter were $41.1 million compared to $35.8 million for the same...
New Survey Finds 76 Percent of Minnesotans Support Smoke-Free Law
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — A new survey released today by ClearWay Minnesota(SM) found that 76 percent of Minnesotans support the statewide smoke-free law, with 44 percent indicating strong support. The survey also provides evidence of strong support among all leading...
Sex Life Still Alive for Physically Challenged
GLENCOE, Minn., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Sexuality does not end when a person experiences the effects of a spinal cord injury. Issues of meeting potential partners, building self confidences and enhancing sexual function are an essential part of adjusting to life after an injury. Many...
New Year's Resolutions: When the Going Gets Tough ...
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Just about the end of January each year, we lose momentum as it relates to wellness resolutions. Often times people know exactly what to do, but aren't motivated enough to do it on their own. They need some sort of 'Body Buddy'-in the form of...
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Reports Fiscal 3rd Quarter Net Sales of $30.8 Million and Net Loss of ($0.07) Per Share
PHOENIX, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTXX), an over-the-counter healthcare company that develops and markets products that provide consumers with "Better Ways to Get Better(R)," today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter and...
Photos: Niavin Corporation Offers Pain Sufferers a New Way to Address Pain
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — One in ten Americans report suffering regularly from various physical aches, pains and debilitating arthritis. Most often, pain sufferers reach for relief in a pill without considering the source of the pain, and how to treat it safely, effectively...
Prasco to Distribute Wyeth's Own Generic Versions of Protonix(R) Delayed-Release Tablets
CINCINNATI, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Prasco announced today that, pursuant to an agreement it entered into with the ESI Lederle Division of Wyeth ("ESI"), it is shipping the generic version of PROTONIX(R) (Pantoprazole Sodium) Delayed-Release Tablets being offered for sale by ESI...
Radius Announces Launch of RAD1901 Clinical Program for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Radius Health ("Radius") announced today that the Dutch regulatory authority has accepted its Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for RAD1901, Radius' novel tissue-selective SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) designed to relieve vasomotor...
Ring Up Instant Nutrition Info via Text Message to DIET1 (34381)
BOSTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Thanks to Nutrition on the Go, an innovative new program from Diet.com, nutritional information for more than 36,000 menu items at more than 1,700 restaurants nationwide is available in a flash through your cell phone by texting DIET1 (34381) with a...
Natural Nutrition Announces Forward Split of Common Stock
HOUSTON and OTTAWA, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sports and nutritional product manufacturer, Natural Nutrition Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: NNTN) www.naturalnutritioninc.com announced today a forward split of its common stock. Each shareholder will receive one additional share of...
U.S. Pharmacopeia 8th Annual MEDMARX(R) Report Indicates Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Drugs Lead to Thousands of Medication Errors Nationwide
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — The 8th annual national MEDMARX(R) Data Report released today by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) revealed that more than 1,400 commonly used drugs are involved in errors linked to drug names that look alike or sound alike. According to findings in the...
50 Million Pound Challenge Teams Up With Churches to Spread the 'Gospel of Healthy Living'
CHICAGO, Jan. 29 PRNewswire — In 2008, Dr. Ian Smith's 50 Million Pound Challenge will be working with local organizations, particularly churches, to help spread the word and organize at the grassroots level to motivate people take control of their health. Just as the national health...
Are People Asking Their Doctors?: Halo Rejuvenator a Holistic Remedy for Headache, Neck and Shoulder Pain
LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — There's a rumble in the streets of America, a momentum sweeping people off their feet and planting their behinds on yoga mats and Pilate Reformers. Despite traditional medicine's powerful presence in the US, World Health Research shows that 74...
Don't Wait - Meditate
BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — Everyone is aware of the benefits of meditation. Yet most people do NOT have a regular meditation practice. Lisa Hepner, author/speaker and meditation facilitator, says that "one of the biggest obstacles to developing a regular meditation practice...
HealthAware Introduces Its WeightAware Cardiovascular Disease Module
DENVER, Jan. 29 PRNewswire — HealthAware, a leading supplier of innovative services to healthcare providers, announced today the launch of WeightAware, the newest disease module in its Cardiovascular Program. WeightAware is designed to benefit people struggling with obesity and...
WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX) Hosts Its First Supplier Conference in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 29 Xinhua-PRNewswire — WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX), China's premier provider of pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing services hosted its first supplier conference on January 28 in Shanghai, China. As a research-driven and customer-focused company, WuXi PharmaTech...
New Gene-Based Therapy an Alternative to Vytorin and Statins in Heart Disease Prevention and Treatment
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Since 2002, Pamela McDonald, RNFA, FNP, an integrative nurse practitioner in San Francisco, has been helping patients lower cholesterol and reduce other chronic symptoms of heart disease by focusing on the Apo E gene and advanced cholesterol tests...
Millennium Biotechnologies Group Reports 40% Sales Increase for Resurgex Product Line in Greek Market
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Millennium Biotechnologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Millennium Biotechnologies Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MBTG), reports continued success of their international distribution partnership for the Resurgex(R) line of...
Massage Prep(TM) Announces Outreach Program
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Massage Prep, the massage industry's leading study program, announces a new program to build awareness with massage school graduates. Beginning in 2008, Area Representatives will travel to massage schools nationwide to educate students on this...
XELR8 Holdings, Inc. Retains Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates LLC as its Investor Relations Counsel
DENVER, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XELR8 Holdings, Inc. (Amex: BZI), a provider of functional foods, beverages and nutritional supplements, today announced that it has retained Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates LLC as its investor relations counsel to communicate its strategic...
NBTY Reports First Quarter Results
BOHEMIA, N.Y., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NBTY, Inc. (NYSE: NTY) (www.NBTY.com), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2007...
WebTribes Offers Online Home for Those with Illnesses
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28 PRNewswire — It's a fact of life that everyone has problems. But, unfortunately, some people have much larger, more complex problems than others. Those with mental illness, addiction, or HIV/AIDS often face challenges that those who have never battled such...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Jan. 28
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: MONDAY, JANUARY 28: WINTER MISERY Profile America — Monday, January 28th. Winter is in charge of the landscape in much of the country, meaning it's also the...
Linkwell Chairman & CEO Addresses the Association of Chinese Nosocomial Infections Professional Committee
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 28 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Linkwell Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: LWLL), a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare related disinfectants in China, announced today that its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Xuelian Bian addressed "The...
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. Management to Present at Healthcare Conferences
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (Amex: ILI), a company focusing on personalized health related to inflammatory disease, announced today that Lewis H. Bender, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the American Conference Institute's...
NBTY Reports First Quarter Results
BOHEMIA, N.Y., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NBTY, Inc. (NYSE: NTY) (www.NBTY.com), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2007...
Oncothyreon highlights corporate and clinical objectives for 2008
BELLEVUE, WA, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Oncothyreon Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX:ONY), a biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, today provided a review of the Company's clinical development plans...
Video: New Survey Shows Young Women Turn to Traditional Values in Life, Relationships and Health
RARITAN, N.J., Jan. 28 PRNewswire — When it comes to what young women are looking for in their lives, relationships, and health, a new survey(1) finds that most are putting an emphasis on a traditional core value: reliability. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to...
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Addresses the Safety of Botox
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On January 23rd, Public Citizen, a consumer group, filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) requesting labeling changes for botulinum toxins marketed in the United States. Decades of use and recorded studies in...
NCAE Encourages Minority Youth and Their Families to 'Go-for' Health and Fitness
RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) will launch a series of health ads during the month of February aimed at increasing awareness about good eating habits and physical fitness in minority communities. The series, entitled...
Weight Watchers to Present at Credit Suisse 10th Annual Global Services Conference
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) announced today that David Kirchhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ann Sardini, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Credit Suisse 10th Annual Global Services Conference in...
NuVasive Announces Preliminary Unaudited Full Year 2007 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NuVasive, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing products for minimally disruptive surgical treatments for the spine, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the full year ended December 31...
AMDL Signs 100 Strategic Cooperation Agreements in China for Its JPGreen Clinics; Gross Sales Per Each Location Could Exceed $400,000
TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AMDL, Inc. (Amex: ADL), headquartered in Tustin, California, with operations in Shenzhen, Jiangxi, and Jilin China, through its wholly owned subsidiary Jade Pharmaceutical Inc., is an international biopharma company that, together with...
Arthur Patrick Partners Acquires Fit Fuel, LLC
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25 PRNewswire — Arthur Patrick Partners, a Las Vegas private equity firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Fit Fuel, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Fit Fuel operates e-commerce site FitFuel.com, a retailer of healthy...
DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa Twists with Chocolate Yoga Class
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa has a twist on eating chocolate, literally. The latest yoga class, 'Chocolate-Covered Yoga' teaches yogis how not only to calm the mind and exercise the body, but also how to heighten the senses, and...
Pharsight Achieves $7.4 Million in Quarterly Revenue
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pharsight Corporation (Nasdaq: PHST), a leading provider of software and strategic services designed to optimize clinical drug development, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2008, ended December 31...
Weight Watchers Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007 after the NYSE close on Thursday, February 14, 2008. The Company has also scheduled a conference call on February 14th at 5:00 p.m...
Cochlear Americas Announces 2008 Graeme Clark Scholarship Winners
DENVER, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Cochlear Americas, the world leader in advanced hearing solutions, today announced the winners of the 2008 Graeme Clark Scholarship awards. Five students have been selected to receive up to $38,000 of financial assistance toward an accredited university. The...
Gentiva(R) Health Services Promotes Boelsen to Senior Vice President, CareCentrix(R)
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/— Gentiva Health Services, Inc., the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health and related services, today announced it has promoted Thomas M. Boelsen to Senior Vice President, CareCentrix. With this promotion, Boelsen continues to...
Avamere Health Systems Announces New President of Signature Home Health
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Avamere Health Systems CEO Bob Schneider and COO Brent Hutchings have announced today that Trey Malicoat, president of Avamere's Signature Hospice, will also assume the leadership of Signature Home Health. Malicoat, who has been with Avamere since...
TriWest's Suicide Prevention Hot Line Earns National Certification
PHOENIX, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Concluding an extensive review of policy, procedures and personnel, the American Association of Suicidology in Washington, D.C. certified TriWest Healthcare Alliance's Suicide Prevention Hot Line, available to TRICARE beneficiaries throughout 21 western...
Aton Pharma Introduces Expanded Distribution of Lacrisert(R) (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) at Hawaiian Eye
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Aton Pharma, Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has launched an expanded, comprehensive distribution program that incorporates sampling, reimbursement assistance and patient education resources, for the...
InterCure Announces 100,000th RESPeRATE Unit Sold
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — InterCure, Ltd. (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: INCR) manufacturer of the RESPeRATE(R) hypertension treatment device, clinically-proven to significantly lower blood pressure, today announced it sold its 100,000th RESPeRATE device during the 2007 holiday season...
Children's Mental Focus Foundation Announces a Scientific Breakthrough for Children Who Have Been Diagnosed With Autism, ADD and ADHD
HENDERSON, Nev., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Children's Mental Focus Foundation (CMFF), a nonprofit organization located in Henderson, Nevada, has discovered a virus that may be linked to children with autism and other mental disorders. CMFF is a "Research Foundation" currently working with...
MapMyWalk Issues a Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge to Members
DENVER, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — MapMyWalk.com, one of the premier sources of community-based fitness content, tools, calculators, and mapping technologies for walkers on the Internet today, has recently issued a challenge to its members to lose weight for Valentine's Day! Whether losing...
Genaera Corporation Presents Promising Preclinical Type 2 Diabetes Data for Trodusquemine (MSI-1436) at Keystone Symposia
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Genaera Corporation (Nasdaq: GENR) announced today a poster presentation of preclinical data on trodusquemine (MSI-1436), Genaera's lead drug candidate for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, during the Diabetes Mellitus...
Portrait(R) Plasma - A New Non-Surgical Option for one of the Most Requested Aesthetic Treatment - Aging Eyes
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — When it comes to the aging eye area, going under the knife is no longer the only option. According to the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Surgery, surgeons are seeing a more educated patient who is interested in non-surgical options to...
NutraCea Files a Provisional Patent on Its Technology to Stabilize Wheat Bran
PHOENIX, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB), nutrient research and technology, announced today that it has filed for provisional patent protection with the U.S. Patent and Trade Mark Office on its technology...
The High Cost of Confusion - Wait for Harvard or Have a Baby
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — No backdrop reveals the high cost of confusion as clearly as the emotionally charged world of baby making. In 1994, author Julia Indichova gave birth to a healthy baby girl, in direct contradiction to all that medical dogma of the day declared possible...
Respironics Reports Record Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2008 Second Quarter, Comments on Previously Announced Merger Agreement With Royal Philips Electronics
MURRYSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RESPIRONICS, INC. (Nasdaq: RESP) today announced record financial results for the three months and six months ended December 31, 2007. FINANCIAL RESULTS Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 Net sales for the second quarter totaled...
African Americans Should Not Stop Taking Vytorin or Zetia Without Consulting Their Healthcare Providers
ATLANTA, Jan. 24 PRNewswire — The recent release of the ENHANCE study of Vytorin and Zetia has drawn considerable media attention, but stopping cholesterol medications based on this study alone is not appropriate. The next step for any concerned patient with high cholesterol is to...
Wild Child's 'Quit Nits' Offers a Safe, Natural Alternative to Current Toxic Head Lice Products
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Wild Child, an Australian-based natural heath care products company that markets a range of baby, children and family products containing only natural or nature identical ingredients announced today that its Quit Nits head lice products would be...
Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements Found to Be an Effective Antidote to 9/11 Toxicity
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — All 50 participants in a study on the effectiveness of Ayurvedic herbal supplements for 9/11 toxicity reported high incidence of alleviation of previously intractable symptoms, according to a report in the Jan/Feb 2008 issue of Alternative...
Wal-Mart Becomes One of the First to Offer Over-the-Counter Zyrtec
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wal-Mart announced that the FDA's most recent prescription to over-the-counter (OTC) approved drug, Zyrtec(R) (cetirizine HCl) is now available at select Wal-Mart U.S. stores. Wal-Mart will offer eight different OTC Zyrtec products...
New Supplemental Blend Treats TMJ Pain Naturally
SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Most everyone has heard of TMJ ... the popular acronym for the "temporomandibular joint," and the jaw pain and dysfunction associated with it. What they don't know is that TMJ is so common that approximately 50 percent of the population will...
'Life Is But A Merry Go-Round': New Self-Help Book Presents 15 Steps for Overcoming Tragedy Based on Real-Life Experiences
PETALUMA, Calif., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — How many times have you felt that your life, as you were living it, had come to an end? How many times have you found yourself in an inescapable morass? How many times have you felt that you are all alone in this big wide world and there is no...
Detour's Yoga Bar Debuts on Shelves: Newest Addition to Protein Bar Line Tailor-Made for Specific Sports
MINDEN, Nev., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Nutrition bar company Forward Foods, LLC, the maker of the award-winning Detour(R) bar, today announced the addition of the Detour Yoga Bar(TM) to its line of activity-based protein bars. The new Yoga Bar includes lemon balm to help alleviate stress...
Prescription 'Mind Meds' Pose Dangerous Threat to College Students
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23 PRNewswire — University students in America are turning to amphetamine-based prescription medications in overwhelming numbers to boost their focus, stay up late, and cram for finals. These meds, most often prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
NOS Energy Drink Earns Best of 2007
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — NOS 22oz PET has been recognized yet again for its unique Nitrous Oxide canister inspired packaging. Amidst a host of new beverages launched in 2007, NOS 22oz PET was awarded BevNET's Best of 2007 for Packaging Innovation. Originally launched...
Fusion Energy Sponsored Supercross Team Wins at Anaheim for the Second Time This Season!
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Fusion Energy Products, manufacturer of Fusion(TM) 6+ hr. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bond Laboratories, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BNLB), congratulates L & M Racing's Chad Reed on winning the third round of the 2008 AMA...
American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition Launch First- Ever Alliance to Address Pet Obesity Epidemic
TOPEKA, Kan. and SCHAMBURG, Ill., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — America's struggle with weight gain and obesity is an issue that extends beyond the human population — it is now a serious problem that plagues 54 million cats and dogs in the United States(1). To address this issue, the...
GeoPharma Issues Expanded Corporate Profile
LARGO, Fla., Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In an effort to continue to communicate precisely who we are and what we do, GeoPharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: GORX) has decided to issue this expanded corporate profile to reflect its recent acquisition and other new additions to its business model...
RealAge Challenges and Cheers Smoke-Free Wannabes in 2008
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21 PRNewswire — RealAge.com, the nation's leading health and wellness Web site, is launching a new program to guide and support nicotine-free wannabes as they kick the habit in 2008. RealAge's new Stop Smoking Center launched today. The center is packed with proven...
Empi's Hybresis Solves 'Pain Points' for Physical Therapists
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 21 PRNewswire — For years, physical therapists have relied on iontophoresis as a safe, reliable and effective drug delivery method. At the same time, most PTs have suffered the drawbacks of traditional dose controllers, lead wires and patch-only iontophoresis...
New Company Enters Companion Animal Veterinary Medicine Channel
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 21 PRNewswire — Meridian Animal Health, LLC, a new Omaha-based company, enters the companion animal veterinary medicine channel in 2008 with a new line of innovative products for the veterinary profession. The products, available exclusively through veterinarians...
Solutions for Parents Who Need Cold Remedies for Their Children
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 18 PRNewswire — Yesterday the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory to parents recommending that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than 2 years of age because serious and potentially...
Stephen D. Ferrone, CEO of Immunosyn, to Present at Flaherty Financial News/Wall Street Research Conference
LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stephen D. Ferrone, President and CEO of Immunosyn Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: IMYN), will present to a diverse group of investors, portfolio managers and analysts at the Flaherty Financial/Wall Street Research Small Cap Conference...
Women's Supplement Usage Declines
SHELTON, Conn., Jan. 18 PRNewswire — Women appear to be leaving the Vitamin and Nutritional Supplement category in significant numbers, according to TABS Group, a marketing research and consulting company based in Shelton, CT. In a study 1,000 respondents across the U.S. fielded by TNS...
New Blog Provides Forum for Discussions on Supplement Safety
LAKE WYLIE, S.C., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Launched today as a resource for athletes, coaches, trainers and parents, the Trusted Supplement blog (www.trustedsupplement.com) aims to provide individuals with information necessary to help them make informed choices when it comes to taking or...
Wonderland Treatment Center Leads the Fight Against Salvia
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Howard C. Samuels PsyD, Executive Director and co-founder of Wonderland Treatment Center in Los Angeles, has won a major victory in his crusade against the hallucinogenic plant "Salvia Divinorum." On a 7-0 vote cast just yesterday, the California...
Sciona Says DNA Holds Key to Individual Fitness; Launches MyCellf(TM) DNA Fitness Program
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Sciona, Inc., a leader in the science of Consumer Genetics for lifestyle and nutritional guidance, today announced a fitness industry breakthrough with the introduction of the MyCellf(TM) DNA Fitness program. This revolutionary training tool analyzes...
Chicagoland Doctor's Method Eliminates Severe Low Back Pain the Natural Way in Less Than 6 Weeks
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — Dr. Thea Flock, author and spinal decompression doctor, has perfected a non-surgical treatment method that eliminates back and leg pain the natural way. Her new book offers hope and an easy-to-follow plan for reducing pain and improving mobility...
CHPA Lends Support to FDA's Announcement Against Use of Oral, Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicines in Children Under Two
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 PRNewswire — On behalf of the leading makers of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) offered its support for today's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision against the use of oral OTC cough and...
Millennium Enters Into $600,000 Product Development Agreement to Fund Product Development for the $20,000,000 Purchase Agreement with Provider Services, Inc.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Millennium Biotechnologies Inc., wholly owned subsidiary of Millennium Biotechnologies Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MBTG) today announced that it will receive $600,000 in funding pursuant to the terms of a one year Product Development...
Women May Enjoy Boost of Heart Health With Soy
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Encompassing both heart attacks and strokes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes nearly 2,400 deaths each day in the United States, an average of one death every 37 seconds. With women of the baby boomer generation comprising 25 percent of the total...
WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX) CEO Honored among the 2007 China Top 10 Influential Entrepreneurs
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire — WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX), China's leading provider of pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing services is proud to announce today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ge Li is named as one of the 2007 China Top 10 Influential...
Study Reveals Healthy Habits May Add 14 Years of Life
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — A recent study released by Cambridge University and published in the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal revealed that people who don't smoke, have five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation...
'Meth Monster: Crankin' Thru Life': Former Meth Addict Shares Painful Past in Gripping New Autobiography
PHILLIPSBURG, Ohio, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — "To say I loved meth is an understatement," writes D. C. Fuller. "For several decades, my life and everything in it revolved around meth use. Under its influence, anything was probable." In his eye-opening new book, "Meth Monster: Crankin' thru...
LifeSpan Whole Body Vibration Plate Rated Best Vibration Exercise Machine by Health
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Health Magazine says the LifeSpan VP1000 Whole Body Vibration Plate gives " ... the best workout for the better price." The PCE Fitness LifeSpan VP1000 Vibration Plate was the clear favorite in a review of vibration trainers in Health's Jan/Feb 2008...
'Rebound Weight Gain' Blamed For Diets Failing
RENO, Nev., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Successful weight loss does not happen by magic, according to weight loss expert Dr. Kent Sasse . SOURCE Dr. Kent Sasse
Pro Football Prospects Training at TEST Sports Clubs(TM) Use SURGEX(TM) as Part of Their Pre-Combine Training Regime
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Millennium Biotechnologies Inc., wholly-owned subsidiary of Millennium Biotechnologies Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MBTG), announced today that SURGEX(TM) is currently being administered as part of the nutritional program...
TABS Group Releases Intriguing Voting Trends Based on Vitamin and Supplement Usage: Republicans More Likely to Use Supplements
SHELTON, Conn., Jan. 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — TABS Group, a marketing consulting and research company based on Shelton, CT (www.tabsgroup.com), has released the survey results of voting preferences based on purchase behavior of Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements. Working with the...
Kemps Introduces New 'Plus Milk' With Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Boost Heart Health, Brain Development
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 15 PRNewswire — The first-ever milk in the Midwest containing healthful Omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oil is being introduced by Saint Paul, Minn.-based dairy Kemps. The new line of premium half-gallons, Kemps Plus Milk, is now available in grocery stores...
San Diego vs. New England Special Offer
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Myo-Med posts conference championship deal to celebrate the head to head battle between the top quarterback, Tom Brady and top running back LaDainian Tomlinson, both proclaimed users of Myo-Med anti-inflammatory and pain relief cream...
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