GTx, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTXI) announced that results of the Phase III ADT clinical trial evaluating toremifene citrate 80 mg for the treatment of multiple side effects of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men who have advanced prostate cancer were presented during a late breaking oral session at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in San Diego.

According to two studies published on bmj.com,the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) spends £100million eachyear to assist people with non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes controltheir own blood sugar levels. However, rather than providing long-termhealth benefits, the process increases a patient’s likelihood ofbecoming depressed and anxious.One in every twenty people around the world suffers from diabetes.

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) announced data generated by the company’s robust oncology research and development programs in the areas of apoptosis (programmed cell death) and cell growth regulation. The data, presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego were from five preclinical studies evaluating anti-tumor activity, pharmacodynamics, and potential pre-clinical and clinical biomarkers for investigational molecules AMG 655, AMG 479 and AMG 102.

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) announced data from multiple poster presentations at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) highlighting preclinical findings with its proprietary antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology. Preclinical data were also presented on SGN-33, a humanized antibody that is in clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

Metabolife, a weight management industry pioneer that successfully helped millions of people lose weight, is back on shelves with a new two-stage supplement program and online support services. The program includes the newly reformulated flagship Metabolife Ultra which is based on clinically-tested ingredients to assist with healthy weight loss by reducing body fat and curbing appetite as well as four other products to help support weight management efforts.

A Federal judge ruled yesterday, Wednesday 16th April, that the calorie value of dishes must be shown alongside prices in some restaurants in New York City. The New York State Restaurant Association had made a First Amendment claim against the City’s authorities who had introduced a ruling requiring chain food restaurants show the calorie value of their dishes alongside prices in menus and display boards.

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt on Tuesday in a letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee members said that senior White House advisers will urge President Bush to veto legislation (

Rates of invasive breast cancer decreased significantly for white and Hispanic women between 2002 and 2004, but rates for black women essentially remained the same, according to a report presented on April 13 at an annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research,

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) on Tuesday at a Washington, D.C., luncheon hosted by the

Presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) on Tuesday during a speech at