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  • PepsiCo, Coco-Cola pursue ancient leaf in a bid to revive fortune Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 10:55AMA leaf the Guarani Indians of Paraguay’s jungles used to sweeten drinks for centuries may help Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc revive flagging sales in the $320-billion global soft-drink industry.
  • China Medicine Corporation Awarded GSP Certification Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 9:15AM China Medicine Corporation , a leading developer and distributor of prescription and over the counter pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicines , nutritional and dietary supplements, and medical devices and medical formulations today announced that the Company was awarded GSP certification from the Guangdong Food and Drug Administration .
  • Celebrating 20th anniversary of World Aids Day Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:14AMToday is a special day and people around the world have probably woken up to different feelings and expectations.
  • San Diego-based FluidEssentials Launches Website Loaded with New Science Targeting Sleeplessness and Pain Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:01AM FluidEssentials introduces two new natural nutritional supplements tying serotonin to sleep, and free radicals to pain.
  • Melamine Found in U.S.-Made Infant Formula Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 12:26AMU.S. health officials have uncovered trace amounts of the chemical melamine in one sample of infant formula mad and sold in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration reported yesterday.
  • We took up to £20 of vitamins a month - then went cold turkey Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 7:09PM Britons spend £330million a year on supplements. We asked three devotees to give up their pills - with fascinating results.
  • CNN - FDA Finds More Traces Of Melamine In Formula Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 9:09PMSeveral Samples Of Infant Formula Have Tested Positive For Trace Amounts Of The Toxic Contaminant Melamine Or A Related Compound, The Food And Drug Administration Said Thursday.  
  • Calls for recall of infant formula Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:14PMThere are calls for a national recall of infant formula despite FDA assurance that the products are safe.
  • BMJ editorial says only drugs help weight loss Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:03AMAccording to the author – M E J Lean, Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Glasgow’s Faculty of Medicine – these products do not have adequate efficacy substantiation and should not be marketed.
  • Just writers looking for a novel approach to murder Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 11:39PMPlants are the basis of all life, Luci Zahray explains. But in the hands of those with knowledge and skill, they can kill.
  • Controlling ADD with better food choices Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 7:01PMSome experts say better food choices can lead to better grades.
  • FDA finds traces of melamine in US infant formula Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 6:42PMSAN JOSE, California (AP) - Traces of the industrial chemical melamine have been detected in samples of top-selling U.S. infant formula, but federal regulators insist the products are safe.
  • Melamine found in US infant formula Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 6:19PMTraces of the chemical melamine have been detected, but the FDA insists the products are safe.
  • Fitness industry giant enters Bahrain market Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:27PMMANAMA: VLCC, a world leader in the health, beauty and fitness industry, marked its debut into the Bahrain market yesterday. The project has been established as a joint venture between VLCC Group in India and Al Fanar Investment Holding, Bahrain.
  • BKU Super Food Affordable Way to Stay Healthy During Economic Crisis Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 3:13PM VENTURA, Calif.----In an effort to help the average consumer beat the high cost of eating healthy, BōKU™ International, LLC, a leading organic nutritional company, has launched a direct consumer marketing model that eliminates costly markups by retailers.
  • Vitamins C and E Get an F Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 1:19PM Olive oil is good for you, doctors say, which is why I drink a glass a day.
  • Feed a Cold, Feed a Fever is Best Advice for Senior Citizens; Calories Needed to Fight Flu Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 12:00PMNov. 25, 2008 - Dieters or those who consume fewer calories during flu season could have a harder time fighting off the flu virus, according to research by Michigan State University nutritional immunology professor Elizabeth Gardner. Her advice applies particularly to senior citizens.
  • Study backs oral HA for joint and skin health Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 10:31AM“This report presents the first evidence for uptake and distribution to connective tissues of orally administered, high-molecular weight HA (hyaluronan),” wrote the researchers in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
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  • Beverages meet legal preservative limits, says UK survey Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 7:42AMBenzoates and sorbates are often used in soft drinks to prevent growth of yeast, mould and bacteria and to extend shelf life.
  • Common Cold (Viral Rhinitis) Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 6:40AMThe common cold is a viral infection leading to inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (nasal passages and throat). © 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc.
  • State Safety Net Services Now Accessible To More Mainers Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 4:01PMAUGUSTA—New regulations on how the state determines who is eligible for safety-net services could translate to more people receiving aid, swelling the budget for food stamps, housing subsidies and other programs.
  • Natural ways to lower blood pressure Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 3:32PMMANILA, Philippines—In going about the business of living, one thing is certain. The constant routine that structures our life may at times need a little fine-tuning. Much like a radio when we are searching for the perfect frequency, there is a desire to get the sound just right.
  • Drugs.com Unveils the Next Generation Medication Safety Tool to Help Consumers Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:48PM winning MedNotes offers personalized medication profiles, drug interaction and warning alerts via Drugs.com and Google Health
  • Survey on preservative levels in soft drinks Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 5:30AMLevels of the preservatives benzoate and sorbate in soft drinks are within legal limits, according to a new survey by the Food Standards Agency.
  • Male Reproductive Toxicology Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 5:15AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA (UroToday.com) - This symposium discussed the topic of male reproduction and toxicology against the back drop of the reports of decreasing sperm counts over the last 50 years1, and the increasing incidence of testicular cancer, cryptorchidism and hypospadias2.
  • Total Nutraceutical Solutions Acquires Option to License Technology to Increase Vitamin D2 Levels in Mushrooms Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 5:00AM SPARTANBURG, S.C.----Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced that the company has acquired from The Penn State Research Foundation an option to license an invention entitled “Rapid Generation of Vitamin D2 from Mushrooms and Fungi Using Pulsed UV-light” .
  • Supplements for dogs should not be cooked Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 3:35AMDEAR DR. FOX: I have a 7-year-old Lhasa Apso who is a treasure. Last year, I began making your recipe for homemade dog food, and my dog loves it! My vet has suggested glucosamine as a supplement to his food because one of his back legs goes out of joint periodically.
  • NUTRITION IQ Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 2:23AMResearch Take this multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge of recent nutritional research:
  • Juggling act Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:39AMDuring the presidential campaign, candidates drew attention to the struggling economy’s impact on everyday folks. They used the term Main Street — as opposed to Wall Street — to draw that distinction.
  • Family Health: Take precautions to lessen heartburn and acid reflux Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:14AMHeartburn is a common problem. Most adults, some children and even some babies have heartburn occasionally.
  • Recipe for health: Health benefits of pomegranates are plentiful Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:13AMPomegranates used to be rare in stores, but today they can be found more and more often in the produce aisle.
  • Travel wise Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 6:26PMIt’s the school holidays, and many parents will be planning trips with their children overseas. Hence, it’s a good time to talk about travel medicine.
  • Pink power Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 5:31PMEach year we are deluged with products plugging breast cancer month, from pink biscuits to pink phones. But how did one disease come to monopolise the attention of the cancer charity market and where does all the money go?
  • Dwindling daylight sheds light on need for vitamin D Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:14PMart of the skepticism, perhaps, stems from the hype that so#-#called #=cm DSQ=#super nutrients#=cm DEQ=# have received. #=EP=#Dr. John Cannell, a southern California physician who heads the nonprofit vitamin D Council, says the medical establishment may be gun#-#shy after initial giddiness over the likes of vitamin E. #=EP=##=cm DSQ=#It seems too good to be true, all these studies,#=cm DEQ=# ...
  • Suspensions could be critical Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:56PM A lot of front offices around the National Football League are keeping one eye on the league office. The playoff race in the National Football Conference could well be determined by what comes out of there, most likely on Monday or Tuesday.
  • Blue whales and penguins at risk in krill harvest Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:28PMCompanies are scrambling to harness the power of Antarctic krill for health supplements, causing mounting concern over the ocean ecosystem among conservationists. Krill, thought to be the most successful species on the planet, are tiny crustaceans found in every ocean.
  • Retrospective Case Series Reports Healthy Lipid Profiles and Weight in Chiropractic Patients Using Clinical ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:02PM PALMYRA, Wis.----In a recent retrospective case series published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, a nutritional purification program emphasizing fruit and vegetable consumption, calorie restriction, and nutritional supplements, had a beneficial effect on serum lipids and weight in 28 chiropractic patients.
  • Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:06AM17-Nov-2008 - The long shadow cast by obesity over public health means that encouraging healthier eating should be high on the agenda of every food firm, come financial rain or shine.
  • More biotech applications being pushed Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:18AMAN official of the Department of Agriculture wants to reorient Philippine agriculture from a resource-based sector to a technology-based sector that would ensure farmers not only higher yields but also low production costs.
  • New Study Data: JANUVIA (sitagliptin) Significantly Reduced Blood Sugar Levels and Was Not Associated with ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:00AM NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.----New data presented at the 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America showed JANUVIA™ , a diabetes medicine from Merck & Co., Inc., significantly reduced blood sugar levels in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and was not associated with hypoglycemia .
  • F.D.A. Opens Export Inspection Office in Beijing Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:40AMAfter 18 months of food and safety scandals involving Chinese-made products, the United States was to open a Beijing office of the Food and Drug Administration.
  • U.S. opening food inspection office in Beijing Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 10:28PM After 18 months of food and safety scandals involving Chinese-made toys, toothpaste, cough syrup, pet food, drugs and milk, the United States on Wednesday was to open a Beijing office of the Food and Drug Administration.
  • LifeVantage Corporation Announces 1Q FY 2009 Financial and Operating Results Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:14PM SAN DIEGO----LifeVantage Corporation , maker of Protandim®, today announced results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2008. For the three month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded net revenues of $1.3 million, which includes $0.5 million of previously deferred revenue, and a loss of $ million, or $ per share.
  • Education Center Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 4:16PMThe Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 8080.3, which instructs personnel from FSIS, Office of Public Health Science on the procedures they are to follow when investigating foodborne illnesses potentially associated with FSIS-regulated meat, poultry, or processed egg products.
  • Wellness not only proper diet, exercise Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:23PMMOST people believe that wellness is simply about eating the right food, taking a walk and inheriting good genes. Think again.
  • HealthWatch 7 For November 17th. Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:31PMFast-food chains may one day be required to list calorie counts on their menus.
  • Proper shampoo can help eliminate skin problems Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:57AMQ: I read the article regarding the German shepherd with the skin disorder. She had sores all over her body, which made her smell bad. The writer talked about a medicine called "Prozyme." I have a 25-pound cocker spaniel that has also seen a skin doctor, to no avail. Is the Prozyme recommended for her? If so, where can you find it?
  • Don’t buy diabetes medicines sans prescription, public urged Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 7:43PMTHE City Health Office urged the public to stop buying medicines and herbal supplements for diabetes solely on the basis of claims of other people that these could cure the illness.
  • Drug-makers cashing in on health supplement segment Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:38PMWhile majority of India’s drug companies are concentrating on generic or copycat drug exports or contract manufacturing and research services (Crams) as their business model for growth, a new breed of companies run by established pharmaceutical players such as Alkem Laboratories, Divi’s Labs, Plethico and Mission Vivacare are emerging in the field eyeing potential opportunities in the ...