On the same day the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil lawsuit against Bally Total Fitness on financial fraud charges, the Chicago-based health club company reached a settlement with... View More
Fish oil supplements don't pack the same stroke-preventive punch as a diet rich in fish, a new study suggests. Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish and some plant and nut oils,... View More
The American Botanical Council (ABC), an Austin, Texas-based research and education organization, has obtained the rights to the popular herbal database HerbMed and its enhanced professional version, HerbMedPro.... View More
Drugmaker Genentech said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval for Avastin, a drug used for the treatment of breast cancer. Genentech said in a statement that Avastin,... View More
Chromium, an essential trace mineral that works hand in glove with insulin, is a vital part of the bodys natural mechanism for maintaining healthy blood glucose levels already in the normal range. Unfortunately,... View More
A small new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes. Patients who had surgery to reduce the size of their stomachs were five times more likely to see their diabetes... View More
Cinnamon, a staple in most kitchen cabinets, is considered one of Americas favorite spices. Its fragrant smell brings to mind grandmas apple pie, oatmeal cookies and warm cinnamon toast, which wouldnt... View More
Nautilus Inc. had a $47.7 million net loss for fourth quarter 2007, compared to net income of $12.9 million, and the company will suspend production of its commercial version of the Treadclimber TC916... View More
Did you know that your waistline is a good predictor of your blood sugar health? Recent research indicates central adiposity is closely linked with blood sugar control. That is, individuals with... View More
Mens Fitness magazine released its annual list of the fittest and fattest cities in the United States on Monday. Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the fittest, while Las Vegas is the fattest. Joining... View More
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) a vitamin-like compound naturally produced by the body is best known for its potent antioxidant action. However, its key role in converting glucose into energy has made researchers... View More
In a study conducted by the international Neck Pain Task Force of the Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) of the World Health Organization (WHO) and reported in the journal SPINE, researchers marginalize commonly... View More
In a survey of 200 English general practitioners, the Mental Health Foundation found 22% suggest exercise to help people with milder forms of the condition. This compares with just five percent in a similar... View More
Scientists found 70-year-olds who take regular exercise, eat well, and do not smoke greatly increase their chance of living until 90. The researchers estimate that longevity is at most 30% due to... View More
Because of recent and ongoing anti-competitive actions taken by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) has filed a civil lawsuit against APTA... View More
On Mark Mastrovs official last day at 24 Hour Fitness yesterday, the company also let go four additional executives, according to a spokesperson for the company. The departing executives are Tony... View More
Cutting down on caffeine could help people with the most common form of diabetes (which is closely linked to obesity) better control their blood sugar levels. Giving caffeine to a small group... View More
Reporting in the online journal BMC Genetics, researchers from the Monell Center have for the first time attempted to count the number of genes that contribute to obesity and body weight. The findings... View More
Thanks to a one million-dollar grant from the National Swimming Pool Foundation, Washington State University researchers plan to create the National Aquatics and Sports Medicine Institute (NASMI). ... View More
Baby boomers are living longer and leading more active lives than their parents yet still have room for improvement when it comes to long-term health. According to a recent survey by Energizer Holdings,... View More
