editorial says. Proposition 2 would amend the state constitution to lift the ban on embryonic stem cell research, according to the
. The measure would allow the research under certain conditions while maintaining a ban on human cloning and the sale of human embryos for research, the editorial says.
, one of the “leading stem cell research centers,” to conduct cutting-edge embryonic stem cell research and recruit leading researchers to the center. Read the rest of this entry »

November 28, 2008
TIM Mathieson was spruiking neither prostates nor kidneys yesterday, as health’s newest ambassador-at-large went to ground.
The partner of Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard was this week named men’s health ambassador for the Federal Government and kidney disease ambassador for Kidney Health Australia.
Yesterday he was due to perform his first official duties at a Kidney Health function, to welcome its new patron, racing driver Read the rest of this entry »

Barack Obama wants your advice on health care reform.
Obama’s choice for Health and Human Services secretary,
former Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle, has asked Americans
to help shape the health care debate by putting their ideas
in writing for the president-elect to consider.
Huntsville’s Health Care for Everyone chapter responded
by organizing four meetings this week – three for the
public, the other for physicians. While the group favors
comprehensive, Read the rest of this entry »

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, USA recently received
approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for degarelix, a new injectable
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist, indicated for patients with
advanced prostate cancer. Potential trade names are still under review with the FDA.
Following issuance of a trade name, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, USA will immediately begin
commercialization in the U.S. On December 18, the Read the rest of this entry »

The head of Georgia’s embattled mental health agency on Wednesday announced she will leave the post, having weathered years of underfunding, severe federal reports and community criticism that her agency is in crisis.
Gwen Skinner took the helm of the state Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases in 2004.
She has worked a total of three decades in Georgia’s juvenile justice, mental health and Read the rest of this entry »

What are you to do if you suddenly find yourself without health insurance?
Redlands, CA (
) January 29, 2009 — Despite economic stimulus packages and Federal bailouts, the economy is still faltering and many predict that things are going to get worse before they get better. As 2009 moves forward many more Americans will likely see a loss of their employer sponsored health insurance coverage, either through job loss or a cut in benefits. So what Read the rest of this entry »

This press release contains certain “forward-looking” statements as
that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 regarding, among other things, statements relating to goals,
plans, objectives and future events. Theravance intends such
forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions
for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the
Exchange Act and the Private Securities Litigation Read the rest of this entry »

Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears to be ignoring the dangers of
—a ubiquitous, toxic chemical used in many, many consumer products and linked to a wide variety of health concerns.  Critics plan to accuse the FDA at a public meeting Tuesday of ignoring scientific warnings about BPA’s health risks.
Last month, the
announced that BPA is safe at current levels found in food products; Read the rest of this entry »

As Americans head to the polls to cast their votes in the Presidential election, health care is a top priority; approximately one in three Americans report having trouble paying their medical bills thanks to the economic crisis and a shortage of adequate, affordable health insurance (1). Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), offers a two-part podcast summary and analysis of the health care Read the rest of this entry »

elements announces an exciting new addition to their All-Star Fitness Advisory Board: pre/postnatal fitness expert, Corry Matthews. She joins the comprehensive lineup of experts from the areas of diet, fitness, lifestyle and beauty that make up the Fitness Board, including syndicated columnists Dr. Fab and the Nutrition Twins, and Nike All-Star Trainer, Lisa Gaylord.
Miami Beach, FL (
) November 2, 2008 — elements announces a unique new addition Read the rest of this entry »