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Archive for June, 2009

Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby (HealthDay)

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby (HealthDay)HealthDay - THURSDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) — Job stress during earlypregnancy increases the risk of low infant birth weight, a new studyfinds.

First of its Kind Program Rewards Cosmetic Surgery Patients for Healthier Lifestyles

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

First of its Kind Program Rewards Cosmetic Surgery Patients for Healthier Lifestyles
The “Reveal a Better You” program offers financial rewards for quitting smoking and losing weight prior to face lift surgery (PRWeb Jun 26, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2572834.htm

Global Efforts to Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Working (HealthDay)

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Global Efforts to Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Working (HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) — People in the United Statesand around the world who are trying to lower their"bad"cholesterol havebeen succeeding more often in the past decade, new research suggests.
AP IMPACT: $2.5B spent, no alternative med cures (AP)AP - Ten years ago the government set […]

AP IMPACT: $2.5B spent, no alternative med cures (AP)

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

AP IMPACT: $2.5B spent, no alternative med cures (AP)AP - Ten years ago the government set out to test herbal and other alternative health remedies to find the ones that work. After spending $2.5 billion, the disappointing answer seems to be that almost none of them do.

Dieting May Cause Depression — Clover Naturals Announces a New Product, The Power Formula, to Help With Weight Loss And Boost Moods

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Dieting May Cause Depression — Clover Naturals Announces a New Product, The Power Formula, to Help With Weight Loss And Boost Moods
Feelings of depression can accompany the attempt to lose weight. Clover Naturals, a division of First Impressions Productions, LLC, announces a new product to address this problem. While most people strive for the perfect […]

Canada to step up flu vaccine research (Reuters)

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Canada to step up flu vaccine research (Reuters)Reuters - Canadian health officials created a network of researchers on Friday to speed up influenza research, saying they will test new vaccines against the H1N1 flu.

Barbara Brawerman Joins Promises Treatment Centers to Develop Trauma Recovery Program

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Barbara Brawerman Joins Promises Treatment Centers to Develop Trauma Recovery Program
Promises’ integrated approach to treating alcohol and drug addiction (http://www.promises.com) offers those with a history of trauma or abuse an effective therapeutic approach to reduce future relapse triggers. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/addiction-treatment/trauma-recovery/prweb2536794.htm
Darvis Simms, Personal Trainer Announces His New Website Focused […]

Canada to step up flu vaccine research (Reuters)

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Canada to step up flu vaccine research (Reuters)Reuters - Canadian health officials created a network of researchers on Friday to speed up influenza research, saying they will test new vaccines against the H1N1 flu.

PLR Health Wizard Hires Greg Hoffman Consulting as its Affiliate Program Management Firm

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

PLR Health Wizard Hires Greg Hoffman Consulting as its Affiliate Program Management Firm
Greg Hoffman Consulting, an internet marketing firm specializing in affiliate, paid search and online public relations management, has been hired by PLR Health Wizard to recruit and activate new affiliates into its existing affiliate program for private label rights health, wellness and fitness […]

S.African doctors march for 50% wage hike (AFP)

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

S.African doctors march for 50% wage hike (AFP)AFP - Hundreds of South African doctors took to the streets on Friday to demand a 50 percent wage hike and government action to avert a crisis in the country’s understocked public hospitals.
Study: Stockings for stroke patients don’t work (AP)AP - Special stockings commonly given to stroke patients […]