Tag: European
Roche melanoma drug wins European green light
by on Dec.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
LONDON (Reuters) – European regulators have recommended approval of a targeted melanoma drug from Swiss group Roche Holding AG, opening the way to a new treatment option for patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer. The green light for Zelb…
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Mannatech Opens Its Doors to Four New European Countries
by on Jun.15, 2011, under Health and Fitness
New showerheads for old
A SHOWERHEAD that promises to save the environment, money, water and power could be yours – for free. Eskom, in a drive to promote energy-saving measures is to give away free Oxygenics showerheads at the BKB Home Expo, which starts today and ends on Sunday.
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Mannatech Opens Its Doors to Four New European Countries
Mannatech, Incorporated , the leading developer and provider of nutritional supplements and skin care products based on Real Food Technology® solutions, officially opened office headquarters last Saturday in four new countries across central and eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland and the Republic of Ireland.
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European life expectancy rising despite obesity
by on Mar.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Life expectancy in Europe is continuing to increase despite an obesity epidemic, with people in Britain reaching an older age than those living in the United States, according to study of trends over the last 40 years.
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European guidelines back use of Sanofi's Multaq
by on Aug.29, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Sanofi-Aventis's new heart rhythm drug Multaq should be considered as a first-line treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia, according to medical guidelines released on Sunday.
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European agency to review safety of GSK’s Avandia
by on Jul.09, 2010, under Health and Fitness
The European agency that evaluates medicine said Friday it will review the safety of the diabetes drug Avandia following research suggesting it is linked to a higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths in older adults.
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European Parliament turns down “traffic light” nutrition labeling system
by on Jun.17, 2010, under Nutrition
Pasco County’s Elderly Nutrition program losing its Zephyrhills home
The county’s Elderly Nutrition program can’t use a Zephyrhills church for free.
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European Parliament turns down “traffic light” nutrition labeling system
The European Parliament has decided against implementing a controversial EU-wide nutrition labeling system that rates food products by their fat and sugar content with the colors green, yellow, and red.
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EU warns tourists off 500 European beaches
by on Jun.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Swimmers should avoid some 500 European beaches, lakes and rivers for health reasons, the European Commission said on Thursday after a survey of nearly 20,000 sites.
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