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Contributors: Members of the writing committee for this paper were Peter Brocklehurst (professor of perinatal epidemiology, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU), University of Oxford; professor of women's health, Institute for Women's Health, University College London (UCL)-RRB-; Pollyanna Hardy (senior trials statistician, NPEU); Jennifer Hollowell (epidemiologist, NPEU); Louise Linsell (senior medical statistician, NPEU); Alison Macfarlane (professor of perinatal health, City University London); Christine McCourt (professor of maternal and child health, City University London); Neil Marlow (professor of neonatal medicine, UCL); Alison Miller (programme director and midwifery lead, Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH)-RRB-; Mary Newburn (head of research and information, National Childbirth Trust (NCT)-RRB-; Stavros Petrou (health economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwihealth, Institute for Women's Health, University College London (UCL)-RRB-; Pollyanna Hardy (senior trials statistician, NPEU); Jennifer Hollowell (epidemiologist, NPEU); Louise Linsell (senior medical statistician, NPEU); Alison Macfarlane (professor of perinatal health, City University London); Christine McCourt (professor of maternal and child health, City University London); Neil Marlow (professor of neonatal medicine, UCL); Alison Miller (programme director and midwifery lead, Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH)-RRB-; Mary Newburn (head of research and information, National Childbirth Trust (NCT)-RRB-; Stavros Petrou (health economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and MidwiHealth, University College London (UCL)-RRB-; Pollyanna Hardy (senior trials statistician, NPEU); Jennifer Hollowell (epidemiologist, NPEU); Louise Linsell (senior medical statistician, NPEU); Alison Macfarlane (professor of perinatal health, City University London); Christine McCourt (professor of maternal and child health, City University London); Neil Marlow (professor of neonatal medicine, UCL); Alison Miller (programme director and midwifery lead, Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH)-RRB-; Mary Newburn (head of research and information, National Childbirth Trust (NCT)-RRB-; Stavros Petrou (health economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwihealth, City University London); Christine McCourt (professor of maternal and child health, City University London); Neil Marlow (professor of neonatal medicine, UCL); Alison Miller (programme director and midwifery lead, Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH)-RRB-; Mary Newburn (head of research and information, National Childbirth Trust (NCT)-RRB-; Stavros Petrou (health economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwihealth, City University London); Neil Marlow (professor of neonatal medicine, UCL); Alison Miller (programme director and midwifery lead, Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH)-RRB-; Mary Newburn (head of research and information, National Childbirth Trust (NCT)-RRB-; Stavros Petrou (health economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and MidwiHealth (CEMACH)-RRB-; Mary Newburn (head of research and information, National Childbirth Trust (NCT)-RRB-; Stavros Petrou (health economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwihealth economist, NPEU; professor of health economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwihealth economics, University of Warwick); David Puddicombe (researcher, NPEU); Maggie Redshaw (senior research fellow, social scientist, NPEU); Rachel Rowe (researcher, NPEU); Jane Sandall (professor of social science and women's health, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwihealth, King's College London); Louise Silverton (deputy general secretary, Royal College of Midwives (RCM)-RRB-; and Mary Stewart (research midwife, NPEU; senior lecturer, King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery).

Science and Technology — Subject: Clinical trials Witness (es): Professor Karol Sikora, Medical Director of Cancer Partners UK and Dean, University of Buckingham Medical School and Simon Denegri, NIHR National Director for Public Participation and Engagement in Research and Chair, INVOLVE; Tracey Brown, Managing Director, Sense About Science and Dr Helen Jamison, Deputy Director, Science Media Centre; Sir Kent Woods, Chief Executive,, Dr Janet Wisely, Chief Executive, Health Research Authority, Bill Davidson, Acting Deputy Director and Head of Research Standards and Support, Department of Health and Peter Knight, Deputy Director, Head of Research Information and Intelligence, Department of Health Location: Room 8, Palace of Westminster

Working with Kris - Etherton were Michael A. Roussell, nutrition consultant; Sheila G. West, associate professor of biobehavioral health; Jan S. Ulbrecht, professor of biobehavioral health; John P. Vanden Heuvel, professor of veterinary science, all at Penn State; Alison M. Hill, lecturer in nutrition, University of South Australia; Trent L. Gaugler, visiting assistant professor of statistics, Carnegie Mellon University; and Peter J. Gillies, professor and director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers, The State University of New Jhealth; Jan S. Ulbrecht, professor of biobehavioral health; John P. Vanden Heuvel, professor of veterinary science, all at Penn State; Alison M. Hill, lecturer in nutrition, University of South Australia; Trent L. Gaugler, visiting assistant professor of statistics, Carnegie Mellon University; and Peter J. Gillies, professor and director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers, The State University of New Jhealth; John P. Vanden Heuvel, professor of veterinary science, all at Penn State; Alison M. Hill, lecturer in nutrition, University of South Australia; Trent L. Gaugler, visiting assistant professor of statistics, Carnegie Mellon University; and Peter J. Gillies, professor and director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers, The State University of New JHealth at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

The study received support from The Welch Foundation, the Texas Institute for Brain Injury and Repair, the Decherd Foundation, the Mobility Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the Kent Waldrep Foundation Center for Basic Research on Nerve Growth and Regeneration, which is connected to the Peter O'Donnell Jr..

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Sir Peter Gluckman, chief science adviser to the New Zealand prime minister, in a statement said, «I am delighted that the Ministry of Health has appointed a science adviser — it adds immensely to the capacity of our evolving science and advisory system.

«Fat is more important than weight,» says Peter Katzmarzyk, associate executive director for population science at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. «Excessive fatness is the definition of obesity, not excessive weight — and having too much fat can cause serious health problems.»

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«Products that are backed by science and clinical studies are gaining popularity among pet owners,» says Sarah Batterson, director of marketing at H&C Animal Health, based in Parker, Colo. «Pet owners want to know they are spending their money on products that actually work.»

Dr. Chris Rispoli and our team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine.

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Assisi Animal Health is a science - based company specializing in offering clinical therapeutic solutions to veterinarians or by veterinary prescription only to pet owners.

Supported by science and veterinary councils, Phyto Animal Health's line of CBD supplements and hemp products offer pet owners an all - natural alternative to harsh chemical - based products.

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We excel and continuously update in the science of Veterinary Medicine and have been delivering excellent customer service and optimum care for your pets» health since 2004.

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The science center will unveil its Adopt - a-Critter program, which enables sponsors to financially help feed and care for animals at the center, and pet adoptions will be available through Central Florida humane societies and other shelters while health care and nutrition information will be available from Hill's Science Diet and Noscience center will unveil its Adopt - a-Critter program, which enables sponsors to financially help feed and care for animals at the center, and pet adoptions will be available through Central Florida humane societies and other shelters while health care and nutrition information will be available from Hill's Science Diet and NoScience Diet and Novartis.

Science Diet brand pet foods offers superior nutrition for the lifelong health of your pets.

Dr. Robert Rickords and his team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine.

Vetri - Science Vetri - SAMe 225 mg is a product to help dogs maintain optimal health and function of your pet's liver.

Langley animal clinic strives to meet your pets health needs, we have many popular prescription diets available including; Hills Science Diets, and Royal Canine on hand.

All adopters receive 30 - days of free pet health insurance and a free adopter bag of Hill's Science Diet.

Dr. Cade Wilson and our veterinary staff are dedicated to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Donald F. Cook and our staff are dedicated to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine.

At Morris Animal Foundation, our memorial card program provides an easy and thoughtful way to memorialize a beloved pet while supporting science that advances animal health.

Diana Laverdure - Dunetz, MS holds a Masters in Animal Science and is an award - winning canine health writer, canine nutrition consultant and healthy pet food advocate.

Her newest book, Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog For Optimum Health (Dogwise Publishing, 2015), also co-authored with Dr. Dodds, reached # 1 in the Amazon «pet food» category.

«The science shows that pets can help with a wide range of health conditions — from heart health to depression to PTSD.»

He became concerned with such issues as: the evidence of a causal relationship between common feeding practices and serious health problems; the perceived disconnect between the nutritional requirements of felis silvestris catus and all other species of cats; an industry with a vested interest in grain as the basis for its products; a veterinary education system with little nutritional teaching, subsidized by commercial pet food industries; a questionable government concept approval and oversight process; the economic inertia of maintaining the status quo; and the rejection of science - based belief systems on the extremes of both sides of the issue.

Funded by a two - year grant from the Human - Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), faculty from the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Family and Consumer Science and the Obesity Initiative are collaborating on a new research project to examine the impact of pet companionship on mental and emotional health in older adults living Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Family and Consumer Science and the Obesity Initiative are collaborating on a new research project to examine the impact of pet companionship on mental and emotional health in older adults living health in older adults living alone.

Supreme Science Selective has 25 % fibre so you can provide your rabbits with a high fibre, tasty diet that will help to keep your pets in the very best of health, naturally.

«When we learn about the science that shows pets contribute to our health, we have another powerful reason to support pet adoption.

Natura is committed to making premium pet foods and treats based on nutritional science and high - quality ingredients, combined with trusted manufacturing processes, for complete pet health.

Dr. Thomas H. Boyer and his team are committed to bringing you and your pets quality health care by practicing the science of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Peter Lowenthal, Dr. James Walters, Dr. Nahmi Jones and our team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine.

Besides reeling in an energetic kitten or a lap warmer, you will also catch a great adoption package from The Haven that includes a free month of pet health insurance, a free bag of Science Diet food and 30 days of flea, tick and heartworm prevention.

We carry Hills Science Diet products for cats and dogs, which range in variety to address health issues of pets.

Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals ™, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and serHealth offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and serhealth management solutions and services.

His commitment and passion for pet health continuously drives him to learn more about the art and science of homeopathy through ongoing training and education.

Today, Hill's Science Diet, Prescription Diet, and Ideal Balance foods are among the foods most highly recommend by veterinarians for optimal pet health and / or to treat specific health issues.

Dr. Stephen G. Lewis, Dr. William B. Wallace and our staff are dedicated to bringing you and your pets better health by applying the science of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Tamra White and our staff are dedicated to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine.

I have a degree of respect for the pet food industry for its contributions to the science of animal nutrition and related animal health.

Nearly all vitamins and minerals for human and pet consumption are imported to the US from China, according to Tiffany Bierer, health, sciences and nutrition manager at Mars Petcare US.»

«Any new pet should always come in for a health check as soon as [possible] to see if there are problems,» says Susan Nelson, DVM, assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

While early spay / neuter is a good idea for population control and the long - term health of pets, science is demonstrating that as hormone levels change following these procedures, pets may require less food.

«There is a lot of science saying that a pet's overall health and a lot of conditions — whether it's skin and coat, or joints — is related to the health of the gut.»