BRISTOL, England, July 30 /PRNewswire/ --

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A minnow has taken on the giants of the health and sex industries by using National Orgasm Day to promote the health and sex benefits of effective pelvic floor muscle exercises (pfme).

Initiated by SPM Ltd, the Orgasm Survey (http://www.orgasmsurvey.co.uk) has become a global phenomenon with headlines like "Fit women have better sex!" But the real story behind the survey has nothing to do with sex.

SPM manufacture the PelvicToner, a registered medical device initially designed to treat stress incontinence - an embarrassing condition affecting a third of new mums and half of all women past the menopause.

RICHMOND, Texas, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- DNA Heritage has recently overcome patent claims held by a competitor which would have severely restricted the use of DNA testing and databases that allow families around the world to match and connect up through their DNA. The patent covers the use of surnames and Y-chromosomes to establish a family connection. The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has now rendered a formal opinion stating that the relevant claims are all invalid.

NEUHAUSEN AM RHEINFALL, Switzerland, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleris Rolled and Extruded Products Europe announced today the following price increases:

5% on all 2xxx and 7xxx plate products for aerospace applications

8% on conversion prices for coil coat applications

6% on conversion prices for all other rolled products regarding transactions denominated in Euros and 25% on conversion prices for all other rolled products regarding transactions denominated in United States Dollars

4% on all extruded products

VANCOUVER, Canada, July 30 /PRNewswire/ --

- But New Study Provides Hope in the Quest to Help Dogs Live Longer

Recently released global research shows that over 50% of dog owners are unaware that their dog may be at risk of heart failure. Heart disease affects one in four dogs over seven years of age(1), yet the lack of knowledge about this serious, life-threatening condition calls for better education amongst dog owners on how to recognise the disease, and how to maintain their dogs' heart health.

LONDON, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found Mr Leslie Higgott, of Wallasey, near Liverpool, guilty of Disgraceful Conduct in a Professional Respect and has directed that his name be removed from the Register of Veterinary Surgeons.

SAN MATEO, California, July 30 /PRNewswire/ --

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