Not all wounds happen on the battlefield. Some are not even physical. But all wounds need attention. Our brave military men and women overseas and their families report, time and time again, that the stress incurred during deployment is indescribable.

Valerie Bertinelli famously found weight loss success on Jenny Craig. On July 10, 2008, she will be helping to announce the weight loss company s new partnership with Dr. Barbara Rolls, PhD - the founder of Volumetrics, a New York Times bestselling author, and one of America s leading authorities on healthy weight management for the past 20 years. The partnership represents an alliance between two of the top three weight loss programs ranked in 2007 by Consumer Reports.

Valerie Bertinelli famously found weight loss success on Jenny Craig. On July 10, 2008, she will be helping to announce the weight loss company s new partnership with Dr. Barbara Rolls, PhD - the founder of Volumetrics, a New York Times bestselling author, and one of America s leading authorities on healthy weight management for the past 20 years. The partnership represents an alliance between two of the top three weight loss programs ranked in 2007 by Consumer Reports.

Nearly all people (97 percent) with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have started treatment say their commitment to managing their disease in every way possible is their prime motivation for staying on therapy, according to a new North American survey of people with MS, results of which were released today at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers annual meeting in Denver. However, the survey also found that people with the disease can face significant barriers that make it difficult for them to start or stay fully committed to an effective treatment regimen.

What do a bungee cord, a pan of frying bacon and lawn-care chemicals have in common? They are just a few of the common items around the house that can cause eye injuries, which a new study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and the American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT) reports are increasingly occurring at home. The new Eye Injury Snapshot, a clinical survey of eye injuries across the U.S., found that nearly half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that Americans suffer annually now happen in and around the home in common places like the lawn, garden, kitchen or garage.

Burger King Corp. announces the launch of its new nutritionally balanced BURGER KING Kids Meal, featuring KRAFT Macaroni Fresh Apple Fries with low-fat caramel dipping sauce, and HERSHEY S 1% Low Fat White Milk. The new meal highlights Burger King Corp. s commitment to delighting guests with innovative food products.

Legendary actress and performer Diahann Carroll turned the spotlight today on the Stars in the lives of cancer patients and survivors by announcing the launch of The Wellness Community s (TWC) Star Campaign, a national effort to honor the everyday people who support cancer patients in numerous ways throughout their cancer journeys. In addition, TWC released the findings of a national survey of cancer survivors and their caregivers.

The American Heart Association launched a national education campaign last year called Face the Fats aimed at helping consumers understand the different types of dietary fats so they can make heart-healthy food choices

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-month dose of Actonel (risedronate sodium) tablets making it the only oral once-a-month osteoporosis therapy approved to help prevent both spinal and non-spinal fractures in postmenopausal women.

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has adopted the unanimous recommendation of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the use of ZOSTAVAX (Zoster Vaccine Live) for the prevention of shingles in adults aged 60 and older.

Cape Canaveral, Fla., May 29, 2008 -- It s a dream come true for Buzz Lightyear as Disney Parks and NASA send the 12-inch-tall action figure to infinity and beyond! Buzz Lightyear will blast off aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-124. Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center is scheduled for 5:02 p.m. ET on May 31.

Ever wondered how Disney Parks do it? They create roller coasters, thrill rides, walking robotics, fireworks spectaculars and other amazing technology that entertains millions of guests every year. Now, in a rare opportunity, Walt Disney Imagineers will lift the curtain and give a glimpse of the science behind the magic at the Disney Park.

Cape Canaveral, Fla., May 29, 2008 -- It s a dream come true for Buzz Lightyear as Disney Parks and NASA send the 12-inch-tall action figure to infinity and beyond! Buzz Lightyear will blast off aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-124. Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center is scheduled for 5:02 p.m. ET on May 31.

American women want a health care system in which they and their families can conveniently obtain preventive services, see their personal physicians the day they become sick, and receive coordinated follow-up care if they require hospitalization or care from other physicians.

While the United States is the richest country in the world, American workers receive the fewest vacation days. Worse, yet, our busy work schedules and loyalty to the company often prevent us from taking advantage of the vacation days we do receive. According to the World Tourism Organization, the average American gets 13 vacation days per year, compared with their counterparts in Italy (42), France (37), German (35), Brazil (34), United Kingdom (28), Canada (26), Korea (25), and Japan (25).

Crayola's 64 Crayon Box Turning 50 Years Old Celebration Includes Unveiling of Eight New Colors at TOYS R US in Times Square

New test used in critically ill patients on their first day of ICU admission to help improve the management of sepsis, a bacterial infection, common in hospitals, with a high mortality rate.

New test used in critically ill patients on their first day of ICU admission to help improve the management of sepsis, a bacterial infection, common in hospitals, with a high mortality rate.

Research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 57th Annual Scientific Session suggests that physicians should prescribe the lowest doses of Celecoxib possible, especially in higher risk patients.

Young smokers' risk of another heart attack doesn't decrease if they continue to smoke.

New data finds olive oil may protect patients who have recently undergone open-heart surgery.

Researchers find morbidly obese men seem to have a similar heart health risk profile to women.

Researchers find the anniversary of a loved one's death may trigger sudden cardiac death in the person who is mourning.

Researchers discover a gender gap in door-to-treatment times - times are seven minutes slower for women.

New study finds those who decreased their anxiety also decreased their risk for a deadly heart attack.

Study shows healthier meals and physical activity in public schools improves health and lowers blood pressure in children

Allergy sufferers and non-sufferers alike know the drill: when allergies strike, they hit hard. Sneezing. Sniffling. Watery eyes. What they may not recognize, however, is the impact allergies have on sufferers: allergies not only create bothersome and potentially debilitating symptoms, they have a deep and emotional impact on sufferers' mood and self-perceptions.

This spring marks the 15th anniversary of the Great Midwest Floods of 1993 - one of the largest floods in U.S. history. During the spring and summer of 1993, nine Midwest states experienced catastrophic flooding that resulted in $270 million in insured losses and more than $15 billion in total damages. It's on the occasion of this anniversary that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging everyone to prepare for the serious damage that even an inch of water can cause.

Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted, and designated for priority review, the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for GARDASIL [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent] (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Vaccine, Recombinant] for the potential use in women aged 27 through 45. A priority designation is intended for products or indications that address unmet medical needs. Under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, the FDA's goal is to review and act on 90 percent of BLAs designated as priority review within six months of receipt.

Most skiers and snowboarders dream of an epic' season. Now, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) is making that dream a reality with the Epic Season Pass, a new unlimited, unrestricted season pass that's valid for the entire 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season at five of the top-rated resorts in the world: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly, all for an initial price of only $579.