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NTRR Forecasts Growth Timeline

Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR), a provider of all-natural wellness solutions, will take a major step forward in its efforts to capitalize on the incredible growth of the medical marijuana (MMJ) sector in the U.S. this week when the company leadership travels to California to finalize a new joint venture agreement. NTRR is in talks with a Los Angeles-b...

The NIH Urges Bystanders To "Make The Stroke Call"

BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During Stroke Awareness Month this May, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's (NINDS) Know Stroke campaign is urging all Americans to "make the stroke call" by learning the signs of stroke and sharing them across social media platforms. NINDS has produced a series of infographics to increase recognition of stroke signs and th...

GE Healthcare Launches #GetFit Cancer Prevention Campaign

Challenges the World to Form Healthy Habits GE Healthcare has today launched its third annual #GetFit (www.ge-getfit.com) global public awareness campaign on cancer prevention. This year’s campaign leverages social media channels including Instagram, Sina Weibo in China, and Twitter to enable participation, interaction and engagement. #GetFit will ru...

A key role for mitochondrial gatekeeper pyruvate dehydrogenase in oncogene-induced senescence

In response to tenacious stress signals, such as the unscheduled activation of oncogenes, cells can mobilize tumour suppressor networks to avert the hazard of malignant transformation. A large body of evidence indicates that oncogene-induced senescen...

Spanish Smoking Relapse Prevention

Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute "Libres para Siempre" ("Forever Free®"), a Spanish smoking relapse prevention booklet series. Th...

University of Houston Opens Anxiety and Health Research Lab Substance Use Treatment Clinic

Houston, TX, May 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- More than 40 to 50 percent of the cigarettes in the United States are consumed by people with anxiety and other mental disorders, according to Michael J. Zvolensky Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Distinguished University Professor at the University of Houston (UH) and director of the new Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory – Substance Use Treatment Clinic...

Job Stress, How Fatty Acids Are Metabolised In The Body And Associated Heart Disease Risk

Spanish researchers have studied how job stress affects cardiovascular health. The results, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, link this situation to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in t...

Study examines effects of smoking on cognitive functioning in AD individuals

Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively understands and incorporates the interventions provided in the clinic.

Study Explores Links Between Depression, Stroke And Age In Women

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online In yet another recent study highlighting the connection between mental and physical health, two researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia found that depressed women in their 40s and 50s are more than twice as likely to have a stroke as women who are not depressed. The team included 12 years worth of data in their study, which w...

The Lap Band Surgery Center: Lap Band Surgery May Improve Employment Prospects

Whether employers admit it or not, obese people may find discrimination in the workplace because of their size, as alluded to in a January 26, 2013 article in USA Today (“Do Penalties For Smokers and the Obese Make Sense?”). Lap Band Surgery Center's Dr. Joseph Naim suggests that weight loss from installing the LAP-BAND® system may help patients in their work lives. Los Angeles, Calif...

Vectura establishes strategic partnership for new respiratory business in China

Vectura Group plc has established Tianjin Kinnovata Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Kinnovata) in China with two partners, Tianjin KingYork Group Company Limited (KingYork), a Chinese pharmaceutical company and specialist manufacturer of corticostero...

Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices

FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Management of heart disease risk factors -- such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking -- varies significantly among outpatient practices in the United States, according to a new study. Researchers f...

Researchers evaluate distribution of Spanish smoking relapse prevention booklet series

Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute "Libres para Siempre" ("Forever Free-"), a Spanish smoking relapse prevention booklet series.

Researchers analyze how Spanish smoking relapse booklets are distributed

Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute "Libres para Siempre", a Spanish smoking relapse prevention booklet series.

Stopping Phentermine After Long-Term Treatment Does Not Result In Amphetamine-Like Withdrawal

New research published at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) shows that abrupt cessation after long-term use of the anti-obesity drug phentermine does not induce amphetamine-like withdrawal symptoms. The research is by Dr Ed Hendricks, Center for...

Majority of adults have smoke-free rules in homes, vehicles

Four out of five U.S. adults report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their homes and three out of four report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their vehicles, according to a study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, a publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Adult Tobacco Survey respondents were classified as having smoke-free...

Control of heart disease risk factors varies among outpatient practices

(American Heart Association) Controlling heart disease risk factors -- like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking -- varies widely among outpatient practices.

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers analyze how Spanish smoking relapse booklets are distributed

(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute) Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida have evaluated how Florida health care and social service agencies distribute "Libres para Siempre" ("Forever Free®"), a S...

Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain

(Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research) Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process.A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neuroco...

Nebraska Health Insurance for Smokers Quotes Can be Compared at Online Insurance Marketplace

Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com), announces new blog, “Nebraska health insurance for cigar smokers.” (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Online Insurance Marketplace has released a blog providing information about Nebraska Health Insurance for smokers. These are bad news for smokers or alcoholics. Usually a smoker will pay premiums up to 40-100% higher than those pai...

Bel Marra Health Reports on a New Study Revealing Higher Sperm Quality in Men Who Wear Kilts

Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, reports a new study that demonstrates that men in kilts may have better sperm quality than men who wear boxers or briefs. Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, reports a new study that demonstrates th...

Opioid Drugs Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

The results of newly-released research suggest that long-term opioid back pain treatments are linked to a raised erectile dysfunction risk. The study appears in 15 May's 'Spine' publication and is reportedly the first of its kind to draw on electroni...

NICE to develop public health quality standards

Quality standards relating to public health topics such as reducing tobacco use in the community, preventing harmful alcohol use and preventing obesity in adults and children are to be developed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellen...

Sugar Land Cosmetic Dentists at A Beautiful Smile at Lake Pointe Offer Discount on Laser Teeth Whitening

Patients can receive in-office teeth whitening for only $299. SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 A Beautiful Smile at Lake Pointe is offering laser teeth whitening in Sugar Land for only $299 for a limited time. The laser teeth whitening at A Beautiful Smile at Lake Pointe is Zoom! Whitening, which allows patients to get whiter teeth in under an hour using a specially formulated bleaching gel...

Poll: 70 Percent Of Connecticut Voters Support Raising The Tax On Cigarettes

HARTFORD, Conn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new poll released today by a group of Connecticut public health advocates shows 70 percent of voters support a 95-cent increase in the state cigarette tax as a way to prevent kids from smoking and help address the state budget.   (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) Representatives from the American Ca...