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The Vi Peel Now Available at Medical Spa in Orlando, FL; Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is now offering the Vi Peel in Orlando-a revolutionary chemical peel from Kalil that can improve the skin in as little as one treatment. - August 07, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Anger Management Expert Asked to Write for LA Examiner Online News
Shannon Munford the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service was recently awarded the opportunity to become the LA Examiner’s local beat writer on all things anger management. - August 06, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
ML Athletics Fat Blast Boot Camp Expands the Fat Blast Boot Camp Program Into the Town of Billerica
Wanting others to experience the same results and atmosphere that the members do at the Danvers Fat Blast Boot Camp, ML Athletics has expanded into the town of Billerica. Flip City Gymnastics is where the Boot Camp program will be held. Classes will start in September. - August 06, 2009 - ML Athletics
Personalabs.com Provides Online Testing for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults and Children
Research released by the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown a shocking increase in Vitamin D deficiency affecting the under 21 age group. It states that 70% of US children are lacking in this essential vitamin. - August 06, 2009 - Personalabs LLC
Combination of Healthy Lifestyle Choices Can Help Lower Incidence of Hypertension in Women
As a risk factor for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and shortened life expectancy, high blood pressure (hypertension) contributes to more excess deaths in women than any other preventable factor. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Men Undergoing Brachytherapy Alone for Aggressive Prostate Cancer May be Under-Treated
In the first and only study designed to compare a single prostate cancer treatment, brachytherapy, to a combination of treatment methods for differences in mortality rates in men with high-risk prostate cancer, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that a single treatment method of brachytherapy, also called seed therapy, alone is associated with higher death rates from prostate cancer. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Melatonin Delivered Through Skin Patch Successful in Improving Sleep Maintenance
Melatonin supplementation can be a viable therapy for some of the 60 million Americans battling sleep problems, including those performing shift work and those suffering from jet lag. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Ranked in Top Ten of Nation’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) has again earned high marks on the U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals, ranking tenth among the 21 hospitals on the list. 2009 marks the 17th consecutive year that Brigham and Women's Hospital has appeared on the Honor Roll. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2009 Education Initiatives: Summer Externship Recipient, New Leadership Academy & BioNimbus Partnership
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has embarked on an ambitious roster of education initiatives. The announcement is made by John Collar, CBSA President & CEO, who says the organization is again sponsoring a high school biology teacher in a paid externship program at a member bioscience... - August 06, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Common Allergy Drug Reduces Obesity and Diabetes in Mice
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that two common over-the-counter allergy medications may reduce both obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice. The medications, called Zaditor and cromolyn, stabilize a population of inflammatory immune cells called mast cells. This research appears in the July issue of Nature. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Banking on Cord Blood
The Cord Blood Donation Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), sponsored jointly with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) opened in May 2009 and is the first cord blood collection program in Boston that allows parents to donate to a public cord blood bank. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Early Warning: Key Alzheimer's Brain Changes Observed in Unimpaired Older Humans
New research has uncovered an early disruption in the process of memory formation in older humans who exhibit some early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but show little or no memory impairment. The work, published by Cell Press in the July 30th issue of the journal Neuron, sheds light on the role of amyloid protein in memory impairment and may lead to development of strategies for predicting and treating cognitive decline in individuals who are at-risk for AD. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
FertilityAuthority Expands Its Online Community
FertilityAuthority is taking the lead in the world of online fertility communities, adding three new blogs to their already impressive list of bloggers. The newest addition is “Holistic Fertility with Pulling Down the Moon,” a blog in which former fertility patients and Pulling Down the... - August 06, 2009 - FertilityAuthority
Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Lifetime Risk of Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs in an average 550,000 people each year in the United States. The lifetime risk of heart failure - the risk of ever developing heart failure during one’s remaining lifetime before dying from other causes - at 40 years of age is approximately one in five. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that men who followed a number of healthy lifestyle factors may reduce their risk of heart failure to one in ten. - August 06, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
AIL is Growing and Recruiting Now in Springfield, Oregon
AIL is currently hiring 520 associates in 26 expansion cities throughout North America. 20 positions are available in each office in sales and sales management. - August 06, 2009 - American Income Life
Team Fitness America Declares August Featured Personal Trainer of the Month
Eugene Hellams Jr, a commonly requested Washington DC / Baltimore personal trainer for Team Fitness America, is being featured as America’s number one personal trainer and fitness specialist. - August 06, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Free Nutrition Class Presented by Cedar Park Chiropractor and Author Dr. Thomas Bynes
It is never too late to improve your overall health and wellness potential. This fun and insightful class will teach you powerful tips for protecting yourself from the top two causes of death in America. - August 06, 2009 - Fit 4 Life Wellness Center
New Knee1.com, the Largest Orthopedic-Only Site, Now Integrates Twitter
Body1, Inc. announces the incorporation of streaming Twitter ‘tweets’ in conjunction with the re-launch of the enhanced knee community, http://www.Knee1.com . The Twitter ‘tweets’ feature provides streaming updates of ‘tweets’ about knee surgery and knee related... - August 06, 2009 - Body1, Inc.
New Revolutionary Pain-Free Laser Hair Removal, Announced by Rejuve Med-Spa, TX
This new and improved laser is FDA approved for all skin types and it enables them to provide Pain-Free Hair Removal treatments with exceptional results. - August 06, 2009 - Rejuve Med Spa
Breakthrough Technology in Brainwave Retraining – New to the Phoenix Area
Arizona residents struggling with emotional, stress-related and learning difficulties now have a new option in Phoenix. Arizona MindWorks uses a new breakthrough in medical technology called Neurointegration Therapy, that is a non-invasive and non-drug approach to dealing with these difficulties. - August 06, 2009 - Arizona MindWorks, LLC
A New Infertility Treatment May Provide Up to 3 Times the Success Rate of IVF
A new alternative treatment for infertility may offer up to 3 times the success rates of IVF. Swiss Naturopath Iva Keene, author of the Natural Fertility Prescription has developed the successful method for treating fertility problems naturally. - August 05, 2009 - Natural Fertility Prescription
Free Workshop: Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer with Shahryar Ashouri, M.D. The program will explore new discoveries in cancer treatment, side-effect management and psychosocial aspects of... - August 05, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Dr. Marina Ponton Establishes South Carolina Oriental Medicine Association
Dr. Marina Ponton, acupuncture physician and owner of Greenville Natural Health Center, has established the South Carolina Oriental Medicine Association, a statewide organization dedicated to the advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). - August 05, 2009 - Dr. Marina Ponton
Local Hypnosis & Wellness Organization to Help Orlando Locals Stop Smoking
Local Hypnosis & Wellnes Center provides a full day of 2 hour sessions to help Orlando locals "Kick" the smoking habit. - August 05, 2009 - Act Now Wellness Center
Health Non-Profit Announces Internship Program
Mexico City-based sexual health NGO "Milk" renews international internship program, accelerates plans for health promotion activities for gay and bisexual Latino men in Latin America. - August 05, 2009 - Milk Mexico
Can Foundation Selected to Participate in Premiere LIVESTRONG® Global Cancer Summit in Dublin, Ireland
First-ever event to bring together world leaders, advocates and corporations from more than 60 countries to address the global cancer burden - August 05, 2009 - Can Foundation
Baby Boomers Might Avoid Open Heart Surgery
Here below is One of the health challenges that will confront the “Baby Boom” generation is heart valve disease. - August 05, 2009 - Heart valve surgery
Accredited Home Health Services Purchases Downey Regional Medical Center's Home Health Agency
Today, Barry Berger, President of Accredited Home Health Services, and Kenneth Strople, President & CEO for Downey Community Hospital, signed an agreement for Accredited to acquire the hospital’s home health agency. “This is good for our patients and for the community,”... - August 04, 2009 - Accredited Nursing Care
After Twitter, TrialX Readies to Bring Clinical Trials Search to the iPhone
Buoyed by the encouraging use of its PHR and Twitter based Clinical Trial matching service, TrialX is readying to release its iPhone application this month. This application, designed for doctors and patients, further underscores TrialX’s commitment to drive technology enabled consumer-driven... - August 04, 2009 - Applied Informatics
Myocardium Technologies Launches New Precision Recording System to Acquire Micropotential Cardiac Signals
Microcardiography Recording System from Myocardium Technologies is Designed to Track Dynamic Electrocardiographic Evidence from Pristine Heart Signals. - August 04, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
Team Fitness America President Completes WomenCertified® Training
Team Fitness America's President, Margaret Pajak, Completes One-of-a-Kind WomenCertified® Training to share with potential women consumers that Team Fitness America is going to provide women with a positive shopping experience. - August 02, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Hip Resurfacing is Viable Alternative to Hip Replacement
Patients who had hip resurfacing surgery, such as the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technique, reported a better quality of life, less pain and greater satisfaction a year after surgery than those who had a total hip replacement, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic... - August 02, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Animal Intuitive Kumari to Offer Animal Communication Workshops and Individual Mini-Sessions at Second Annual Pampered Pet Expo August 7-9
Renowned animal intuitive Kumari will teach pet lovers from across Central Florida the arts of animal communication and energy healing, and offer individual animal communication and energy healing mini-sessions at the second annual Pampered Pet Expo at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center on... - August 02, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Why Are 1 Million Americans Traveling Outside Of the USA Every Year for Surgery
Self-Insured Employers Can Finally Reduce the cost of providing Healthcare Benefits… some by as much as 70%. - August 01, 2009 - Global Surgery Network, Inc
NuU Medspa Steps Into Fashion with Maison De Couture Trunk Show in Chicago
Priscila Rodriguez, Founder of Maison De Couture (French for ‘House of Fashion’) and NuU Medspa gather with other designers and vendors to promote local Indie designers and image consulting services for men and women this month. NuU Medspa convenes with small to large business owners... - August 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
17 Companies Accepted During 1st-Round Vetting for Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference
Organizers of the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) have chosen 17 of the thirty presenting companies in first-round vetting for the September 17th event at the Ritz Carlton in Denver. The conference will showcase the most innovative private and public life science companies in a multi-state region to a targeted audience of national investors. - August 01, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Good Health Coach Announces New Website
Good Health Coach launches a one-stop website for those with undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or chronic illnesses. - August 01, 2009 - Good Health Coach
Need a Cosmetic Dentist in Austin? Silver Screen Dental Offers Free Initial Exam and a Free Teeth Whitening Kit to Win Your Business.
Responding to the growing appetite for discounts, Dr. Steven Booth, of Silver Screen Dental in Austin, TX. has launched a summer time discount for residents of Austin, TX in need of a dentist. Dr. Booth is offering a free initial exam for first time patients and a free take home teeth whitening kit, while supplies last. To watch a video about Silver Screen Dental and take advantage of the discount, please visit: www.SilverScreenDental-Offer.com. - August 01, 2009 - Silver Screen Dental
Advances in Ovarian Tumor Therapy Made at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research - Cancer Research Paper Shows Nanoparticle Delivery System Slowed Ovarian Tumor Grow
Dr. Janet Sawicki, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), along with its collaborating institution, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), published a paper in Cancer Research whose findings suggest a potential new therapy to treat advanced stage ovarian cancer. - August 01, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Clear Health to Provide Free Health & Wellness Services to the Community as a Way to Say "Thank You"
Nutrition and Exercise Counseling Provides the Public a Roadmap to Better Health - July 31, 2009 - Clear Health, LLC
Ovations for the Cure Presents the Night of the Monarch Gala
“My mother once told me that the butterfly is the spirit of a loved one who is no longer with us.” - Patricia Franchi Flaherty, Founder, Ovations for the Cure. - July 31, 2009 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Yoga Yoga Hosts Yoga Teacher, Clinical Psychologist Richard Miller
November 2009 Richard Miller yoga events at Yoga Yoga include iRest Yoga Nidra training, free lecture, and weekend workshops. - July 31, 2009 - Yoga Yoga
Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic's 3rd Year Anniversary Community Service Special $20 Sport Physicals
In celebration of their 3rd Anniversary in Cedar Park, they will be doing $20 Sport Physicals. - July 31, 2009 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
Atrial Switch Operation Successfully Performed at Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, a leading cardiac care hospital in Chennai, successfully performed an Atrial Switch Operation, on a fourteen year old boy, brought to Chennai from Baroda by the sisters of Missionaries of Charity. The surgery was successfully performed on July 14, 2009. - July 31, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
As US Obesity Rates Continue to Climb, Celebrity Trainer and Operation Fitness Founder Receives Resolution from Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti will be presenting Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness with a resolution from the City of Los Angeles for his work as a health expert and his Shape Up America Campaign. This presentation will take place this Friday, July 31st, 2009 between 10:00 - 10:30am. - July 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Fitness Unleashed... Learn How to Lose Weight and Gain Health with Your Pet
Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness is hosting a free health and fitness event for dogs and their owners this Saturday August 1, 2009 from 10:00 am - 3:00pm. This event will take place at Westwood Park, 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles and is held in conjunction with the Los Angeles City Council Resolution marking August 1 as an official "Health And Fitness Day" in Los Angeles. - July 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Henry Ford Hospital Offers Effective Alternative Treatment for Depression
Henry Ford Hospital has launched a new depression treatment which is as effective as current antidepressant medications taken by millions of Americans but without the medication side effects. The new therapy stimulates the brain non-invasively, by delivering highly focused, MRI-strength magnetic... - July 30, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Got a Splitting Headache? Moweaqua Chiropractor Dr. Brian Mcgregor is Using Chiropractic to Help Stop Headaches, Without the Use of Pain Killer.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Dr. Brian McGregor, owner of Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center, is using chiropractic to successfully stop migraine headaches in hundreds of patients who previously had little help from... - July 30, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
Cosmetic Harmony Celebrates Dr. Chaves' 1000th Brazilian Butt Augmentation: Announces a Free Liposuction for the 1000th Patient
Cosmetic Harmony announces a free Liposuction for the luckiest woman who will be the 1000th patient for Brazilian Butt augmentation performed by their top surgeon Dr. Nelson Chaves.. - July 30, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
1st Choice Acupuncture in Bellevue Leads the Way in Acupuncture Therapy
1st Choice Acupuncture has become the largest acupuncture clinic in Bellevue, after it's recent expansion to provide better services to it's growing clientèle. - July 30, 2009 - 1st Choice Acupuncture Inc.