Archive for December 31st, 2007

As You Try To Find A Weight Loss Plan For 2008, Here’s What You Need To Know

Monday, December 31st, 2007

People who want to lose weight in 2008 but can’t decide which weight-loss plan to follow may want to ask their health care provider about the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) new Clinical Practice Recommendations, issued today. [click link for full article]

Biogen Idec Announces First Startup In Its Innovation Incubator

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced the first occupant in its Biogen Idec Innovation Incubator (bi3). Bi3 is a corporate initiative designed to contribute to the company’s drug development pipeline by offering entrepreneurial scientists the opportunity to rapidly convert novel biological insights into life saving and life changing therapies. [click link for full article]

More Than One Third Of Americans Cannot Separate Help From Hype

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Some describe New Year’s as the “world championship” of weight loss, as adults are bombarded with weight-loss claims and promises. For millions of well-intentioned dieters, the chaos can result in confusion, frustration and, ultimately, disappointment. [click link for full article]