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Albany District Attorney Criticized in Steroid Case
Albany District Attorney Criticized in Steroid Case By RAYMOND HERNANDEZ As the district attorney for Albany County, P. David Soares has made a name for himself around the state by investigating top New York public officials, most recently weighing whether to prosecute Gov. David A. Paterson on perjury charges. Albany’s district attorney, P. David Soares, [...]
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Kai Greene Primed to Take Next Step at Mr. Olympia
Kai Greene Primed to Take Next Step at Mr. Olympia by Joe Pietaro With less than a month ago before the Mr. Olympia, Kai Greene has everything in place. The two-time Arnold Classic champion has reportedly been training extremely hard in preparation for the battle with Jay Cutler and looked huge on his recent appearance [...]
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Fat Cells Are Not Just Dormant Storage Depots for Calories
New Evidence That Fat Cells Are Not Just Dormant Storage Depots for Calories ScienceDaily – Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches — far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories — is an active organ that sends chemical signals to other parts [...]
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Amino Acid Leucine No Aid to Muscle Recovery
Amino Acid Leucine No Aid to Muscle Recovery NORMAN, Okla.—Adding leucine to a pre- and post-exercise carbohydrate beverage does not provide benefit on muscle recovery after resistance exercise, according to a new study (J Strength Cond Res. 2010;24(8):2211-19. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181dc3a10). Leucine is an essential amino acid that plays a role in muscle protein synthesis. Researchers [...]
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Fish Oil Supports Muscle Recovery
Fish Oil Supports Muscle Recovery WOLLONGONG, Australia—Supplementation with fish oil may improve skeletal muscle function and recovery, according to a new study (Br J Nutr. ePub 9 Aug 2010. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114510002928). Researchers from the University of Wollongong, Australia, noted fish oil modulates the fatty acid composition of muscle membranes; such changes in heart membrane composition [...]
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Ultra-Endurance Running May Not Be Good for the Heart
Ultra-Endurance Running May Not Be Good for the Heart ScienceDaily – In 2009, a study was conducted in UK by Liverpool John Moores University and the Countess of Chester Hospital to assess the effects of running in ultra-endurance races. Typically aimed at super-fit and experienced athletes, these races are held over distances exceeding 50 miles [...]
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Nationwide Recall of Solo Slim Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug
Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Solo Slim® Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient EZVille, Ltd. of Ronkonkoma, NY, has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analysis of Solo Slim® distributed by the company was found to contain an undeclared drug ingredient. Solo Slim® was found to contain Didesmethyl Sibutramine. [...]
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DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the War Against Obesity
DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the War Against Obesity Dietary intake of DHA omega 3 essential fatty acids is woefully lacking all around the world. In populations that have adequate access to other foods this correlates strongly with the world-wide obesity epidemic. A new study reviews the multiple mechanisms by which omega 3 fatty [...]
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Step Toward a New Sunscreen?
Step Toward a New Sunscreen? Plant Agents Show Promise in Preventing Skin Cancer ScienceDaily – Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio are on to something that should bring joy to sunbathers everywhere. Studies show that certain plant substances, administered in combinations, have the ability to suppress skin cancer development in [...]
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President of Applied Pharmacy Services gets 10 years in prison for steroids conspiracy
President of Applied Pharmacy Services gets 10 years in prison for steroids conspiracy To defense attorneys, A. Samuel Kelley II was as a self-made entrepreneur who had started a number of businesses but who made mistakes navigating the complex regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry. To prosecutors, he was a “kingpin” who sat atop a nationwide [...]
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TimeOut Capsules Tainted with Viagra-like Drug, FDA Warns
TimeOut Capsules Tainted with Viagra-like Drug, FDA Warns The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules because it contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure. The product is marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement. TimeOut is labeled as “100% natural” and consumers may [...]
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Drug Makers on the Trail of an Alternative to Steroids
Drug Makers on the Trail of an Alternative to Steroids By ANDREW POLLACK The hunt is on for alternatives to anabolic steroids, which build muscle by mimicking the effects of the hormone testosterone but whose reputation has been tarnished by athletic doping scandals and side effects like liver damage. A federally financed study showed that [...]
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Albany District Attorney Criticized in Steroid Case
