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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
ATLANTA, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently a Narconon of Georgia graduate was featured in a local news show about his experience with prescription drug abuse. The special report focused on the growing problem of prescription drug addiction. In the report Andrew shared his near death experience and his belief that more should be done to prevent prescription drug abuse.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
HOUSTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX) today announced that the company will report financial results for the second quarter ended October 23, 2009 of its fiscal year ending April 30, 2010 on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM EST. The company will conduct a conference call to discuss those results on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:00 AM EST.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- eDiets.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIET), a leading provider of convenient at-home diet, fitness and healthy lifestyle solutions, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, on Thursday, November 12, 2009, after the market close. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Researchers seek to discover how interactive video games can be designed to improve physical activity, prevention behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifespace Communities (formerly Life Care Retirement Communities), headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, announced today that it has become the first senior living provider to adopt the Dakim® BrainFitness(TM) System nation-wide for its 4,500 residents in 11 communities across the U.S. The Dakim BrainFitness System, which has already been implemented in three...
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) today announced that it will deliver a presentation at the 2009 Annual Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Chemed website at www.chemed.com...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
SAN MATEO, Calif. and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Incontinence in a parent, grandparent or spouse has a significant emotional impact on a caregiver's life, according to a survey released today by Caring.com and SCA, the makers of TENA® (www.tena.us). The survey reveals that while seventy percent report incontinence as an ongoing issue with their loved ones, caregivers are largely uncertain...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
CABOT, Vt., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey* from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) indicates that fewer middle school and high school students have access to fatty, salty snacks and sugary soft drinks at school. The survey, compiled from self-administered questionnaires to principals and health teachers nationwide, shows that among the 34 states that collected data the past two years, the...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In a conference at the Brookings Institution, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said, "from a technical perspective the recession is very likely over." His statement announced the end of the greatest financial crash since the Great Depression. While the worst may be behind us, the lessons of the Great Recession will be relevant forever.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Bone strength and heart health are two of the most important health issues for women. One out of every two women will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime and more than 50 million women have blood cholesterol levels high enough to pose a risk for heart disease. Now there is a new product available to help address both of these issues at the...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Naturals Professional Exclusive Division announces Prenatal DHA, a product developed especially for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA, an important omega-3 essential fatty acid and a vital nutrient for the new mother and developing baby. Prenatal DHA carries the approval seal of the American Pregnancy Association, the leading non-profit organization...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualsec (OTC Bulletin Board: QLSZ; German WKN: A0YCND), which recently acquired VitaminSpice, LLC, announced that Dr Robi Ludwig, Psy.D., a nationally known psychotherapist and award winning reporter has agreed to be a spokesperson for VitaminSpice. Dr Ludwig will make appearances, on behalf of VitaminSpice, on various media venues including TV Talk Shows,...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:CSUH.OB), maker of Celsius®, the original, great tasting calorie-burner, announced today that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) to review third quarter 2009 financial results. The call will be open to any interested persons and may...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imagenetix, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IAGX), announced today the issuance of a new U.S. patent (No. 7,612,111). The patent provides intellectual property protection for Imagenetix's 1-TDC early stage drug candidate for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), H1N1 - better known as the swine flu - was widespread in 48 states as of Oct. 18-24. The CDC's website offers guidelines, from cough etiquette to keeping sick workers at home, for healthcare professionals and the public on how to minimize spread of the H1N1 influenza.
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