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NZ's A2 Milk constructs Sydney processing plant

New Zealand milk producer A2 Corporation Limited has annouced that construction is underway on a new processing facility in south-west Sydney, to meet the growing demand for a2 Milk in Australia.

Very Low Calorie Diet for obesity

A VLCD may allow a severely to moderately obese patient to lose about 3 to 5 pounds per week, for an average total weight loss of 44 pounds over 12 weeks.

Pregnant women with asthma need utmost care

Women with poorly treated asthma who are pregnant are at increased risk of suffering from uterine hemorrhage and vaginal bleeding. But the most frequent complication for the mother is a condition that can lead to premature delivery, or the need to induce delivery, sometimes before the fetus is viable.
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FDA thumbs down Slim Forte Slimming Capsules

US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public notification advising consumers not to purchase or use Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules. These capsules are products marketed for weight loss, sold on various websites and distributed by LA Beauty Store, Inc.. Laboratory analysis confirmed that these products contain sibutramine, a controlled substance that was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons.

Environmental News You Shouldn't Miss

THE Gillard government's carbon tax will start at $23 a tonne and be paid by only 500 companies rather than almost 1000 liable under earlier estimates. The number of companies required to buy permits fell because of the Government's decision to remove fuel from the pricing scheme, which meant about 200 fuel refiners and distributors were no longer the taxing point for fuel emissions.

Qatar sets sights on stem cells

With funding flowing freely, can Qatar negotiate ethical concerns and build the expertise necessary to become a world leader in the field? Nature asked Abdelali Haoudi, the foundation's vice-president for research, how he plans to do it.

Carbon Tax – A Short Roundup

I won't go into too many details here as it is being covered by everyone and anyone, so here is a quick round up thanks to the crew over at crikey.com.au

Can Retail, Call Center, and Housekeeping Staff Have Work-Life Flexibility?

Over the past five years, new research shows that we're all much more comfortable with the concept of work+life flexibility. We no longer expect lawyers, managers or web designers to always show up to an office, 9-to-5, Monday through Friday. But what about retail sales associates, call center workers, or housekeeping staff in hotels?

Body building during pregnancy: do and don'ts

If you have been weight training prior to becoming pregnant, then you may continue your weight training activities during pregnancy as long as they are not activities that could result in a loss of balance and you lower your intensity to prevent an increased body temperature and heart rate.

Government lifts live export ban

Federal agriculture minister Joe Ludwig last night announced the resumption of the live export of cattle to Indonesia, which was suspended a month ago after a graphic broadcast by ABC's Four Corners showed ill-treatment of Australian cattle in Indonesian abbatoirs.

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream like a Pro

Do you ever long wistfully for that delicious ice cream you had once on vacation? Instead of devising ways to revisit it or just longing for it from afar, check out Scoop, a new book full of homemade ice cream recipes adapted from the best shops around the country.

Asahi bids for P, Charlie's Juices

Japanese beverage giant Asahi has announced takeover bids for two major Australasian beverage companies, P&N Beverages and Charlie's Juices. Asahi, which purchased Schweppes in 2009, has entered into a binding agreement to purchase 100% of shares in P&N, which it will then divide, selling the company's carbonated soft drinks and cordials arm on to Tru Blu Beverages, while retaining P&N's water and juice businesses.

The Yoga Workout for flat Abs

Stretches that elongate your abdomen will help create that strong, lean middle. Doing yoga regularly will improve your flexibility, posture, and strength, while giving you that fringe benefit you're looking for-sculpted abs muscles.

The Yoga Workout for flat Abs

Stretches that elongate your abdomen will help create that strong, lean middle. Doing yoga regularly will improve your flexibility, posture, and strength, while giving you that fringe benefit you're looking for-sculpted abs muscles.

Top 10 to prevent Breast Cancer

Genetic variants can be controlled to some extent by adjusting a person's diet and lifestyle. Just because you have a relative who has breast cancer or you carry certain genetic mutations does not mean you have suffer with cancer. It is clear that lifestyle and diet can influence risk from faulty genetics.

Australia's Hendra Virus: 6th horse down

Utmost concern has been raised on the spread of the deadly Hendra virus in Australia that has so far killed a sixth horse since it occurred more than two weeks ago.

Tourism New Zealand Redesigns Website

Tourism New Zealand has turned the established web marketing model on its head with the launch of its new travel website www.newzealand.com, the next phase of the organization's digital marketing strategy.

Is your toddler not talking yet? Don’t fret says study

Parents who are worried that their child hasn't started talking by age two shouldn't be worried according to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics. Children who were late talkers at age 2 did not show any increased risk of behavioral or emotional problems throughout their childhood or adolescence.

Anti-smoking drug causes higher risk of heart attacks

An international study found that Pzifer's anti-smoking drug Chantix, sold in Australia as Champix, is linked to a 72 percent greater risk of hospitalization due to a cardiovascular event like heart attack of arrhythmia. Pfizer immediately refuted the study which was released this Monday and defended to the drug's benefits to smokers.

Kate Middleton: stunning in white [PHOTOS]

Last week, a post revealed the favorite color of the Duchess of Cambridge, but it seems she's adding the fashionably neutral tone of white to her list of most-favored colors when it comes to her clothes.

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