The Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA has offered extensive, quality
programs and services to all ages since 1968. For 40 years, the Y
has been the leader of the community in fitness, health, recreation,
summer camps, aquatics, child care, and leadership training. The
Pleasant Hill facility was the first Y in Contra Costa County, and
the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA now serves over 40,000 members annually.
The renovations will have a positive impact on Read the rest of this entry »
TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) — Women’s hands have a veritable United Nations of germs compared to men’s, a new study finds.
But both genders house vastly more bacteria on their palms than previously suspected, according to a new study from University of Colorado researchers that appears in this week’s issue of the
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The information may enable scientists to figure out what a “healthy” level of bacteria is, diagnose diseases more precisely, Read the rest of this entry »
OTTAWA — Canada’s new health minister, a rookie MP from Nunavut, is about to confront a mountain of problems ranging from doctor shortages to food-safety fears to the abysmal state of aboriginal health.
Yet even a Liberal was applauding Stephen Harper’s choice of Leona Aglukkaq for the portfolio this week.
“I love her,” said Liberal MP and public health critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett.
“She’s really smart, she knows how government works, she knows Read the rest of this entry »
A local group working to establish a free clinic to serve those without insurance in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties has begun to seek startup money for the venture.
At the same time, the chief executive officer of Family Health Centers Inc. is questioning how much, if any, competition the clinic would give his organization.
The free clinic initiative was first announced in July during a Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees meeting. Led by Read the rest of this entry »
Oct. 31, 2008 — The FDA has approved a new prescription drug called Toviaz to treat
(OAB) in adults.
Toviaz relaxes the bladder’s smooth muscle tissue, thus reducing the urinary frequency, urge to urinate, and sudden
that are characteristic symptoms of OAB.
“Patients who suffer from overactive bladder face quality of life issues that can hamper their ability to enjoy life to its fullest. This new drug will provide an additional treatment Read the rest of this entry »
will soon announce a plan to make cuts including layoffs and closures.
CHA officials had already planned to make significant cuts to absorb an anticipated loss of $95 million in state and federal money next year. The public hospital system got another fiscal knock when the state cut another $45 million in order to balance the budget.
“We are halfway through our fiscal year – we can’t cut services that have already been provided. This Read the rest of this entry »
, running Back
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, running back Chris Johnson of the
are the finalists for Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week honors for games played on Sept. 4-8.
In addition, for the fourth year, NFL fans may cast their votes for the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week using phones with Sprint wireless service — an opportunity available only to Sprint customers. This fast, convenient voting method involves texting the word PEPSI to short code 7777. Read the rest of this entry »
GlaxoSmithKline and XenoPort Inc. announced the withdrawal of an application for approval by the Food and Drug Administration of Solzira, a drug for restless legs syndrome. The decision delays $23 million in milestone payments to XenoPort from GSK and Astellas Pharma.
The companies asked for FDA approval in September.
The companies said the withdrawal of the application “does not relate to the content of the filing.” However, Glaxo said it plans Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 29, 2008
American Family Fitness’ six Richmond area and one Fredericksburg location will open their doors for free workouts on Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. To participate, individuals must wear proper workout attire, provide photo identification and be at least 18 years of age. Individuals under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Guests are invited to participate in group fitness programs and utilize fitness equipment throughout Read the rest of this entry »