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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

NetBase Solutions launches healthBase Content Intelligence platform

NetBase Solutions, Inc. today launched healthBase (healthbase.netbase.com), a public showcase of NetBase's Content Intelligence platform, which is able to read sentences inside documents, linguistically understand the meaning and power breakthrough search and discovery solutions.

3 Sep 2009

Estrogen supplements do not suppress bone loss in postmenopausal women

Dietary supplements claiming to help postmenopausal women with bone health may not be doing what they say, according to new research from Purdue University.

3 Sep 2009

LifeVantage granted third patent for Protandim

LifeVantage Corporation, has been granted a third patent for its flagship product Protandim from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Protandim has been clinically proven in earlier studies to slow the progressive rate of aging by reducing oxidative stress and this new patent further documents Protandim’s® effect on antioxidant enzymes in vivo, describing anti-inflammatory effects such as the lowering of C-reactive protein.

2 Sep 2009

New sleep formula unveiled at USANA Health Sciences' 17th annual international convention

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. hosted thousands of independent Associates and guests from around the world this week for its 17th annual international convention in Salt Lake City.

30 Aug 2009

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award

Chiropractor and nutritional educator, Dr. Michael Dobbins, has received the Excellence in Nutritional Education award from Standard Process. The Wisconsin-based nutritional whole food supplement manufacturer presented the award during a private reception Thursday evening at Florida Chiropractic Association’s National Convention and Expo event in Orlando, Fla.

29 Aug 2009

Ranaz Corporation to raise funds through private placement

Ranaz Corporation ("Ranaz") (TSXV: RNZ), a company specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of protein and dietary supplements, announces that it intends to raise $675,000 through a non-brokered private placement of units.

29 Aug 2009

Ranaz reports second quarter 2009 financial results

Ranaz Corporation ("Ranaz"), a company specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of protein and dietary supplements, reported its results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

29 Aug 2009

The Research Partnership study reveals that diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives

A new research study carried out by The Research Partnership reveals that living with diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives, with just under half (44%) of type 2 patients reporting that the condition has impacted on either their ability or their desire to have sex.

28 Aug 2009

Kudzu vine root extracts may be developed as a dietary supplement for people with metabolic syndrome

Kudzu, the nuisance vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States, may sprout into a dietary supplement.

27 Aug 2009

High DHA levels aid in learning and mental development of school children

Getting ready for the start of a new school year traditionally means shopping trips for crisp, new clothes and backpacks bursting with fresh school supplies. But how do you prepare your child mentally and physically for the demands of hectic schedules and endless homework? It's easy for children, be it primary graders or teenagers, to anticipate the beginning of class with both excitement and some anxiety. These stress factors can quickly turn to feelings of being overwhelmed and frustrated as schoolwork and activities intensify.

27 Aug 2009

FDA releases consumer health information updates

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released its latest listing of consumer health information updates. All articles can be accessed from the agency's Web page for consumers. You can sign-up for e-mail notices of new consumer updates on an immediate, weekly, or monthly basis. A Consumer Update RSS feed is also available.

27 Aug 2009

FDA advisory panel recommends ban of pain medications Vicodin and Percocet

An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recommended limiting sales of acetaminophen products like Tylenol and also recommended banning prescription pain medications Vicodin and Percocet. This recommendation will prompt more people to change their habits and focus on joint pain remedy and pain relievers found in the natural vitamin supplements industry for arthritis treatment.

27 Aug 2009

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. announced today that results of a large, third-party clinical study involving USANA products, conducted at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD), have been published in the August 2009 edition of the journal Obesity and Weight Management.

26 Aug 2009

FDA issues warning letter to Cambrex concerning its Italian API manufacturing facility

Cambrex Corporation (the "Company") announced that it has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") relating to an inspection of the Company's generic active pharmaceutical ingredient ("API") manufacturing facility located in Milan, Italy in March 2009. The observations noted in the warning letter are primarily related to the collection and maintenance of certain laboratory data.

25 Aug 2009

Supplements News and Research

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

NetBase Solutions launches healthBase Content Intelligence platform

Estrogen supplements do not suppress bone loss in postmenopausal women

LifeVantage granted third patent for Protandim

New sleep formula unveiled at USANA Health Sciences' 17th annual international convention

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award

Ranaz Corporation to raise funds through private placement

Ranaz reports second quarter 2009 financial results

The Research Partnership study reveals that diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives

Kudzu vine root extracts may be developed as a dietary supplement for people with metabolic syndrome

High DHA levels aid in learning and mental development of school children

FDA releases consumer health information updates

FDA advisory panel recommends ban of pain medications Vicodin and Percocet

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

FDA issues warning letter to Cambrex concerning its Italian API manufacturing facility

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