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When Unfriending Goes Beyond Social Media - NMPRO #1,204

How Levi's Became a Brand With Staying Power

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With 162 years under its belt, the denim company knows a thing or two about great branding.

FDA OKs New Drug for Diabetes-Linked Eye Condition

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Eylea injections appear to ease diabetic retinopathy, studies show Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Complications , Diabetic Eye Problems , Medicines

7 Steps to a 'Good-to-Great' Content Marketing Strategy

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Follow these suggestions to take your marketing strategy to the next level.

Health Tip: Cancer Treatment Makes Foodborne Illness a Bigger Concern

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Chemotherapy or radiation could compromise the immune system

41 Alternatives to the Word 'Cool'

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If the word 'cool' is wearing out its welcome in your personal lexicon, try these synonyms.

Cancer Patients Who Smoke, Drink May Face Longer Feeding Tube Use

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But it's not clear from study if dropping these habits would shorten the time people need outside nutrition

L.A. Law Curbing Fast Food Didn't Cut Obesity Rates: Study

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Most eateries in targeted neighborhoods were too small to be affected by zoning law, researcher says

Obesity Raises Women's Cancer Risk by 40 Percent, Study Finds

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British researchers stress that losing excess weight lowers the odds again, however

USDA Announces $97 Million Available to Expand Access to Healthy Food, Support Rural Economies

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WICHITA, Kan., March 16, 2015 - In a speech at the National Farmers Union Convention today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $96.8 million in grants to fund innovative projects designed to support specialty crop producers, local food entrepreneurs, and farm to school efforts, which in turn will increase access to healthy, nutritious food for American families and children.

Clone of NAFE Top Companies: Meet the 2015 Roundtable

The following executives will be participating in the April 3rd event in New York City. Related Links: The 2014 NAFE Top 50 Companies for Executive Women The 2014 NAFE Top 10 Nonprofit Companies for Executive Women 2014 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women read more

Update: CDC investigating potential exposures of American citizens to Ebola in West Africa - Media Statement

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CDC continues to investigate potential Ebola exposure among individuals in Sierra Leone, including several American citizens, following the identification of an American volunteer healthcare worker in Sierra Leone who tested positive for Ebola virus.

CDC investigating potential exposures of American citizens to Ebola in West Africa - Media Statement

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On March 13, an American volunteer healthcare worker in Sierra Leone who tested positive for Ebola virus returned to the U.S. by medevac and was admitted to the NIH Clinical Center for care and treatment.

Conclusion of Select Agent Inquiry into Burkholderia pseudomallei Release at Tulane National Primate Research Center - Media Statement

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Officials with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with the U. S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have completed their joint investigation into how the Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria may have been inadvertently transferred from a secure, select agent laboratory into animals from the breeding colony of the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC).

New AMA, CDC Initiative Aims to “Prevent Diabetes STAT” - Press Release

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With more than 86 million Americans living with prediabetes and nearly 90 percent of them unaware of it, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that they have joined forces to take urgent action to Prevent Diabetes STAT and are urging others to join in this critical effort.

Health Tip: Confused About Comfort Foods?

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You may not have to give up your faves to lose weight

Ultra ZX LABS, L.L.C. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ultra ZX Since It Contains Undeclared Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein

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Recall - Firm Press Release — UltraZx, Labs, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling UltraZx weight loss supplements. This product has been found to contain undeclared Sibutramine and phenolphthalein.

Stress, Depression a 'Perfect Storm' of Trouble for Heart Patients

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Study finds significant risk of heart attack or death in the short term Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression , Heart Diseases , Stress

Depression May Worsen Problem of Obesity Among the Poor

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Study found link between mental disorder, unhealthy nutritional choices in this high-risk population

Lobster Went From Prison Food to Delicacy. Your Product Can, Too. (Infographic)

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The 'cockroach of the sea' wasn't always so swanky. It was cleverly rebranded. Dig into the creature's remarkable tale to learn how you can boost perception of your product's value.