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Mayo Clinic Health Letter discusses kidney stone treatment options

Ordinary, loud snoring doesn't seem to be harmful, according to the September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. But snorers still may want to seek treatment to stop snoring, reduce embarrassment and improve sleep for themselves and their bed partner.

17 Sep 2009

Nuveta closes Series A seed financing round for in vitro fertilization research

Nuveta, Inc., a privately held medical device company and global leader in basic in vitro fertilization (IVF) research, announced today that it has closed a Series A seed financing round, solely funded by Vivo Ventures.

17 Sep 2009

Cost-cutting measures to manage diabetes

Diabetes has so many costs -- to your health, your emotions, and of course, your wallet. The October issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, features ten ways to save some money and improve your health.

17 Sep 2009

Ganeden Biotech unveils the first quick dissolving, thin strip probiotic product

Ganeden Biotech Inc., makers of the patented probiotic strain GanedenBC30(R), today announced the launch of the first quick dissolving, thin strip probiotic product. The new thin strip product is the latest in a number of innovative probiotic-enhanced products introduced by Ganeden Biotech over the past year.

16 Sep 2009

NSF International certification for COLD-FX(R)

Afexa Life Sciences Inc. ("Afexa") (TSX:FXA) today announced that COLD-FX(R) has received the highest sports certification in North America from the leading product safety and banned substances testing body for elite athletes.

15 Sep 2009

Prebiotic Inulin fiber supplement from Standard Process

Our gut is home to different types of bacteria, many of which live in harmony with us. Maintaining a balance of helpful bacteria within the gut is important for the health of several body functions. To help provide a favorable environment for friendly microbes to thrive, Standard Process Inc.® proudly introduces its newest product, Prebiotic Inulin.

15 Sep 2009

USPTO recognizes RZN Nutraceuticals' HerbaZorb as a patentable delivery system

RZN Nutraceuticals, Inc.,(www.rznnutra.com) a leading developer of proven effective herbal products which have been clinically tested on sufferers of severe arthritis and migraines has announced receipt of a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the firm's absorption and delivery system process methodology patent application, a technology RZN has named HerbaZorb(TM).

11 Sep 2009

Nuvilex and Legacy Biotechnologies to develop natural remedies for flu- type symptoms

Nuvilex, Inc., announces today that it has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Legacy Biotechnologies, Inc., a private company based in Tampa, Florida, to develop and market all natural remedies for symptoms of broad spectrum flu viruses.

11 Sep 2009

Foodborne illnesses could be tackled with FDA's Reportable Food Registry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a new way to head off potential cases of foodborne illness - the Reportable Food Registry (RFR), where food industry officials must use to alert the FDA quickly, through an electronic portal when they find their products might sicken or kill people or animals. The requirement, a result of legislation, took effect with the launch of the portal.

9 Sep 2009

Patent infringement lawsuit regarding DHA in functional foods ruled in favor of Martek

Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced today that a panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in Martek's favor in appeal proceedings related to a patent infringement lawsuit between Martek and Lonza, Ltd., Nutrinova Inc. and Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH (collectively "Lonza").

9 Sep 2009

Research reveals new protective properties of vitamin C

Researchers at the University of Leicester and Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal studied new protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin, which could lead to better skin regeneration.

9 Sep 2009

Web-based clinical support tool for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients

Building on the success and popularity of REALIZE mySUCCESS(R) for REALIZE(TM) Band patients, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. announced today it will expand availability of the Web-based clinical support tool to gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients.

9 Sep 2009

Pharmavite LLC establishes direct-to-consumer sales company

Pharmavite LLC, the manufacturer and marketer of Nature Made® vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements and SOYJOY® snack bars, today announced the establishment of Pharmavite Direct LLC. Pharmavite Direct LLC is an internet-based, direct-to-consumer sales and marketing company.

5 Sep 2009

Spectrum's ZEVALIN expanded label receives FDA approval for treating non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:SPPI), a commercial-stage biotechnology company with a focus in oncology, today announced ZEVALIN® (ibritumomab tiuxetan), a CD20-directed radiotherapeutic antibody, received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an expanded label for the treatment of patients with previously untreated follicular non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL), who achieve a partial or complete response to first-line chemotherapy.

5 Sep 2009

Advanced Nutrients' controversial banner for protesting against hydroponic hijacking

On the day that the Man burns at the legendary Nevada Burning Man event this year in the Black Rock Desert, partiers will see a giant marijuana bud banner flying overhead.

4 Sep 2009

PASS LP spinal system for treating complex deformities receives FDA approval

MEDICREA announced today it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the PASS LP Iliac Fixation within the United States. This new Iliac Fixation supplements the PASS LP range, a ultra Low Profile Polyaxial Spine System launched recently.

4 Sep 2009

Lessons for America: comparing health systems across Europe

Forbes published a package of articles and opinion pieces called "Public Vs. Private Health Care," which compares health care systems across Europe.

4 Sep 2009

Consumers seek functional foods and supplements to enhance wellness quotient

An expanding aging population and increased consumer awareness boosts growth for the U.S. bone and joint health ingredients market. Consumers increasingly seek supplements and functional foods that enhance their wellness quotient and have strong scientific backup.

3 Sep 2009

Ethical Alternative Products launches the OmniFlex joint support formula

Ethical Alternative Products has launched OmniFlex, a unique joint support formula combining five highly researched ingredients shown specifically to positively impact joint structure and function in easy-to-swallow soft-gel capsules.

3 Sep 2009

THNN's Vice President to supervise the clinical research applications of SUPER MEAL RX

THNN Inc. (Transformation Health Nutrition Naturals Inc.) enthusiastically announces the appointment of Dr. Thoger Malmstrom to the position of Vice President for Nutritional Wellness Applications.

3 Sep 2009

Supplements News and Research

Mayo Clinic Health Letter discusses kidney stone treatment options

Nuveta closes Series A seed financing round for in vitro fertilization research

Cost-cutting measures to manage diabetes

Ganeden Biotech unveils the first quick dissolving, thin strip probiotic product

NSF International certification for COLD-FX(R)

Prebiotic Inulin fiber supplement from Standard Process

USPTO recognizes RZN Nutraceuticals' HerbaZorb as a patentable delivery system

Nuvilex and Legacy Biotechnologies to develop natural remedies for flu- type symptoms

Foodborne illnesses could be tackled with FDA's Reportable Food Registry

Patent infringement lawsuit regarding DHA in functional foods ruled in favor of Martek

Research reveals new protective properties of vitamin C

Web-based clinical support tool for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients

Pharmavite LLC establishes direct-to-consumer sales company

Spectrum's ZEVALIN expanded label receives FDA approval for treating non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Advanced Nutrients' controversial banner for protesting against hydroponic hijacking

PASS LP spinal system for treating complex deformities receives FDA approval

Lessons for America: comparing health systems across Europe

Consumers seek functional foods and supplements to enhance wellness quotient

Ethical Alternative Products launches the OmniFlex joint support formula

THNN's Vice President to supervise the clinical research applications of SUPER MEAL RX

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