Archive for November 5th, 2007

Gardasil, The Cervical Cancer Vaccine Is Effective, Merck

Monday, November 5th, 2007

GARDASIL, Merck’s cervical cancer vaccine reduced incidence of HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18-related persistent infection and disease in women through age 45.

Kaiser Permanente, Golden State Warriors To Fight Childhood Obesity

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Kaiser Permanente and the Golden State Warriors are teaming up to help fight childhood obesity with a video game that teaches kids to get active and an education outreach program in Bay Area schools.

New Technology Reduces Exposure To MRSA Staph

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Recent outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as “staph,” have been reported from across the country.

Stay Young With An Extended Warranty For Your Body

Monday, November 5th, 2007

YOU: Staying Young offers the promise of extended youthfulness and increased vigor, no matter how many candles light up your birthday cake.

FDA Did Not Approve Fabre Kramer’s Gepirone ER For Major Depressive Disorder

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline announced that FDA has issued a not approvable letter for the new drug application for gepirone extended-release (ER) tablets.

Computer-Based Brain Training Addresses Many Ills

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Researchers demonstrate the broad impact that computer-based cognitive brain training will have on diverse cognitive issues.

Multi-Vitamin Mineral Supplement Monograph Will Ease Licensing Of Health Products

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Health Canada has published a new multi-vitamin/mineral monograph for natural health products.

How Exercise Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Researchers assessed a variety of cardiovascular disease risk factors and exercise levels in over 27,000 women in the Women’s Health Study and found their risk of CVD events decreased with higher levels of physical activity.

FDA Requests Recall Of ‘True Man Sexual Energy’

Monday, November 5th, 2007

FDA requested a recall of True Man Sexual Energy Nutrient Capsules and Energy Max Energy Supplement Men’s Formula Capsules, illegal drug products that contain potentially harmful, undeclared ingredients.

Sound Training Rewires Dyslexic Children’s Brains For Reading

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Some children with dyslexia struggle to read because their brains aren’t properly wired to process fast-changing sounds.