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(PRLEAP.COM) SONOMA, Calif. – Whether you are an athlete preparing for competition, or just trying to get into better shape, the greatest challenge with any fitness program is motivation to continue day after day. (more…)

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Drug Safety Oversight Board (DSOB) held its inaugural meeting on June 17, 2005. The Board met to discuss organizational issues and logistics. (more…)

(PRLEAP.COM) New York, June 16, 2005 — According to a new study released today from Kalorama Information, the U.S. market for home healthcare products will show steady growth through the end of the decade to pass the $7.5 billion mark by 2009. Home medical equipment and infusion products will lead the way as home healthcare continues to be a growing trend. (more…)

As part of its Futures Initiative, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established an obesity Trailblazer Team to bring an agency-wide cross-cutting focus to combating the problem of overweight and obesity in the United States. (more…)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced it is awarding $88.9 million in grants to nine institutions over three years to establish a collaborative research network that will use high-tech screening methods to identify small molecules that can be used as research tools. Small molecules have great potential to help scientists in their efforts to learn more about key biological processes involved in human health and disease. (more…)

(PRLEAP.COM) Statistically speaking, more women than men suffer from a reduced sex drive. A number of factors such as stress, diet, age, hormonal fluctuations, and occupation contribute to this startling problem. (more…)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Brooklyn, NY — June 15, 2005 — Lion Pavilion Ltd., 518 Gardner Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11222 is recalling Dried Cabbage Vegetable (product of China) because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (more…)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the tentative approval of Lamivudine Tablets manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. Hyderabad, India. This product will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). (more…)

(PRLEAP.COM) CialisMagic offers quality information on erectile dysfunction drug and regularly updates their visitors about the Cialis medication prescription, side effects, and benefits. Cialis is a trademark of Eli Lily ICOS. Cialis is currently enjoying multiyear promotional deal with professional golf’s PGA TOUR. Cialis tablets come in yellow and oval-shaped. (more…)

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced awards totaling $23.1 million to expand services at hemophilia treatment centers, improve care for infants with or at risk for sickle cell disease, and support a broad range of maternal and child health (MCH) services. (more…)