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Scientists believe they may have discovered how to help people lose weight without cutting back on food.
Endogun Medical Systems Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of novel solutions for minimally-invasive fastening of soft tissue, today announced that it has received FDA clearance to market in the USA its next-generation, single-incision, trans-vaginal Endofast Reliant device for soft tissue reinforcement and attachment.
Maire Hoctor, Minister for Older People yesterday launched Cork Seniors Together in The Imperial Hotel, Cork. This group was established to address gaps in supports and services for older people, identified in an audit of older peoples' needs conducted by Cork City Partnership in 2006. As many older people as possible were consulted, during the course of this research.
Alzheimer Scotland welcomes this landmark review which endorses the policy of free personal care for older people. Jim Jackson, Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland, said: "There is no cure for dementia, but the provision of personal care is as necessary for the health and well being of people with this devastating illness as medical treatment is for cancer patients.
The American Geriatrics Society will honor AARP Chief Executive Officer William Novelli with its David H. Solomon Distinguished Public Service Award on May 2, during AGS' Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting, which runs April 30 through May 4, is the premier conference on aging research. Named for the founding director of the Center on Aging at the UCLA School of Medicine, the David H.
Even part-time work can have a negative effect on breastfeeding rates, says new studyPart-time and casual work among new mothers has almost as big a negative impact on breastfeeding rates as returning to work full-time, says a new study led by the University of Melbourne.
The American Geriatrics Society will honor AARP Chief Executive Officer William Novelli with its David H. Solomon Distinguished Public Service Award on May 2, during AGS' Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting, which runs April 30 through May 4, is the premier conference on aging research.Named for the founding director of the Center on Aging at the UCLA School of Medicine, the David H.
Forty three per cent of England's smokers tried to quit in 2007, and many of them several times - according to Cancer Research UK's director of tobacco studies, Professor Robert West. His findings are presented at the Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Wales* conference in Cardiff today (Monday). More than 27,000 smokers and ex-smokers were asked about their attempts to stop smoking in a series of monthly surveys** between November 2006 and January 2008.
With the prevalence of diabetes rapidly increasing, an alarming number of pregnancies are also becoming affected, leading to increased health risks for both the mothers and their unborn children. The seriousness of this problem is brought home by a new study being published in the May issue of the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) Diabetes Care, which shows a doubling of the number of pregnant women with diabetes over a seven-year period.
As British American Tobacco celebrates 100 years of trade in Africa at its AGM in London (on Wednesday, 30th April), campaigners will be outside, protesting about the heavy footprint it leaves on the continent - death, hunger, poverty, and environmental destruction. A new report by ASH, BAT's African Footprint [1], says that while smoking is declining in the West, BAT's profits in Asia and Africa grew by £2 million to £470 million last year.
The government will launch a public consultation next month on its plans to tighten legislation on the sale of tobacco - but new research reveals that people, including smokers, are already demanding more action.
Four outstanding doctoral students have been chosen as the newest recipients of the prestigious Hartford Doctoral Fellowship in geriatric social work. The program is funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation, administered by The Gerontological Society of America, and directed by Dr. James Lubben.
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Ten outstanding geriatric social work faculty members have been chosen as the newest inductees into the Hartford Faculty Scholars Program, a venture funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation, administered by The Gerontological Society of America, and directed by Dr. Barbara Berkman.
A Chilean mayor wants to hand out free potency pills to older people in his municipality near the capital Santiago.
The Wall Street Journal on Friday examined how increased media coverage of surrogacy is "rekindl[ing] the debate over the morality" of the practice. According to the Journal, the
Readers warning: what follows is a brief review of some of the flaws in nutrition research. If you're like me, your eyes glaze over whenever you try to get through study results, and frequently you end up with a headache and no more enlightened. Please try to bear with me because I hope I put this information in plain English, and that you actually will be enlightened by this discussion. A new study published in the April issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that the "DASH" diet reduces women's risk of heart disease and stroke , and lowers their blood pressure. "DASH " stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is comprised of lots of fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins (beans and nuts), and is low in animal protein. It includes a moderate amount of low-fat dairy products.
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