You game? Get fit! The Entertainment Consumers Association’s ECA Institute (ECAi) announced the formation of a new work group titled Gamers for Health. Gamers for Health will provide ECA members and the gaming community with the tools and resources necessary to help incorporate gaming activities into healthy lifestyles. Launching today, the industry’s new destination for [ Read More ]
All Fruta Planta products being recalled by maker because it contains sibutramine Fast Facts PRock Marketing LLC, of Kissimmee, Fla., is recalling all lots of Fruta Planta and Reduce Weight Fruta Planta. This is a single product marketed under two brand names. (See Fruta Planta label) FDA testing confirmed that Fruta Planta contains sibutramine, a [ Read More ]
Although devoid of any startling recommendations, the updated USDA dietary guidelines in conjunction with technological advancements and First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” program positions 2011 as the year of the diet, according to an article in this month’s edition of Food Nutrition & Science. According to Phil Lempert, founder of Food Nutrition & Science [ Read More ]
Act will impact manufacturers with sales over $500,000, as well as private label retailers The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, expected to be signed into law shortly by President Barack Obama, will set the bar higher for food manufacturers, processors and importers, as well as retailers of private label products, according to attorney Janice Lai, [ Read More ]
As the number of non-English speakers seeking healthcare in the United States continues to grow, so does the need for medical interpreters who can serve as a liaison between patients and their doctors. The demand for medical interpreters is expected to increase even more when new standards go into effect on January 1, 2011 requiring [ Read More ]
Palladium Equity Partners announced today that one of its affiliates has acquired Jordan Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (“Jordan” or the “Company”). Terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1975, Jordan is one of the largest providers of home healthcare in Texas. Jordan offers home health services to pediatric and adult patients, including personal care, home management and [ Read More ]