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Asia-Pacific convention on osteoporosis management

Clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals with an interest in osteoporosis and its prevention, diagnosis and management, are invited to convene in Singapore for the IOF Regionals - 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting from December 10-13, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

Research: Impact of seafood components on human health

Seafood has an enormous potential to promote health. At the same time the opportunities for innovation and value creation are huge. Knowledge and documentation are the keys to success.

27 Aug 2010

Vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements unsafe for HIV-positive women

Vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements are unsafe for HIV-positive women who breastfeed because they may boost the excretion of HIV in breast milk---thereby increasing the chances of transmitting the infection to the child, a pair of new studies suggest.

27 Aug 2010

Scientist finds man-made chemical enzyme to neutralize toxin

For the first time ever, a completely man-made chemical enzyme has been successfully used to neutralise a toxin found naturally in fruits and vegetables. While studying for her PhD in chemistry at the University of Copenhagen Dr. Jeannette Bjerre showed how a novel so called chemzyme was able to decompose glycoside esculin, a toxin found in horse-chestnuts.

27 Aug 2010

Vitamin A may boost HIV excretion in breast milk: Study

Vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements are unsafe for HIV-positive women who breastfeed because they may boost the excretion of HIV in breast milk thereby increasing the chances of transmitting the infection to the child, a pair of new studies suggest.

26 Aug 2010

New book on fighting hair loss

World renowned hair loss expert, Dr. Larry Shapiro, announced the release of his new book, Fight Hair Loss and Win! and says that Elin Nordegren is not alone when it comes to hair loss as a result of stress. Shapiro says millions of women and men are experiencing the same and that heightened levels of stress, popular nutritional supplements, hormonal imbalances and many other unsuspecting factors are now linked to hair loss.

26 Aug 2010

Human umbilical cord blood cells appear to protect astrocytes from cell death: Research

Human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCB) used to treat cultured rat brain cells (astrocytes) deprived of oxygen appear to protect astrocytes from cell death after stroke-like damage, reports a team of researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair.

25 Aug 2010

Discovery of Hsp90 protein's pattern of motion paves way for new drug target in cancer therapy

The protein Hsp90 plays a significant role in the survival of cells that are exposed to stress. Researchers at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) uncovered this protein's mode of operation some time ago - but now Hsp90 has surprised even the experts with an unexpected pattern of motion. The results are published in the current online issue of the renowned science journal PNAS and may help researchers discover specific cancer medication.

24 Aug 2010

Bottled tea contains less antioxidants, high sugar content

The first measurements of healthful antioxidant levels in commercial bottled tea beverages has concluded that health-conscious consumers may not be getting what they pay for: healthful doses of those antioxidants, or "poylphenols," that may ward off a range of diseases.

23 Aug 2010

Tips for management of COPD

What is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States? Many would be surprised to learn that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, and the number of people with COPD is increasing. According to the COPD Foundation, more than 12 million Americans are currently diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million may not realize their shortness of breath and coughing are in fact symptoms of this debilitating condition.

20 Aug 2010

Education and caution needed before taking nutritional supplements to reduce cancer risks

Men and women should educate themselves and use caution before taking nutritional supplements to reduce their cancer risks, according to experts at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

20 Aug 2010

Metagenics announces acquisition of Catalina Lifesciences

Metagenics, Inc., a San Clemente, California-based life sciences company, today announced its acquisition of Catalina Lifesciences, Inc., the Irvine, California-based maker of Bariatric Advantage.

20 Aug 2010

U-M research results show potential for discovering new avenues for anti-aging drugs

A team of University of Michigan scientists has found that suppressing a newly discovered gene lengthens the lifespan of roundworms. Scientists who study aging have long known that significantly restricting food intake makes animals live longer. But the goal is to find less drastic ways to achieve the same effect in humans someday. The U-M results offer promising early evidence that scientists may succeed at finding targets for drugs that someday could allow people to live longer, healthier lives.

19 Aug 2010

Emerson Ecologics announces exclusive distribution of EcoNugenics' ProstaCaid supplement

Emerson Ecologics, LLC, the leading provider of professional-grade nutritional supplements to the healthcare practitioner market, announces the exclusive distribution of EcoNugenics' newest product ProstaCaid™ to healthcare practitioners. A professional dietary supplement based on the latest in prostate research, ProstaCaid is specifically formulated to promote and maintain prostate health.

18 Aug 2010

Holotranscobalamin protein may be key to early detection of cognitive decline

B vitamins-B-6, B-12 and folate-all nourish the brain. But much remains to be discovered about the relation between these essential nutrients and our brainpower.

18 Aug 2010

Cancer is the world's top 'economic killer,' report finds

The Associated Press: "Cancer is the world's top 'economic killer' as well as its likely leading cause of death, the American Cancer Society contends in a new report it will present at a global cancer conference in China this week. Cancer costs more in productivity and lost life than AIDS, malaria, the flu and other diseases that spread person-to-person, the report concludes.

18 Aug 2010

Diets rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids can help protect people from skin cancer: Study

We all want that summer glow that comes from a day at the beach, but taking in the rays can have long-term implications for our health. Now Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions suggests a way to make fun in the sun safer ― and it's all in our food.

17 Aug 2010

Caloricious launches new application for mobile devices to help customers find nutrition-specific products

Caloricious announced today the launch of the first custom search engine for mobile devices that enables customers to find nutrition-specific products in their local supermarkets. It is the only available fully-loaded power application that focuses strictly on the preferences and allergens contained in food and beverage items.

17 Aug 2010

Zebrafish-yeast approach for studying copper deficiency, complex multifactorial diseases

Copper deficiency diseases can be devastating. Symptoms can range from crippling neurological degeneration in Menkes disease ,a classic copper deficiency disease to brittle bones, anaemia and defective skin pigmentation in gastric bypass patients. Unfortunately, very little is known about how the body uses this essential nutrient. Knowing that melanocytes (the cells that give rise to hair, skin and eye pigmentation) are dramatically affected by the effects of copper deficiency, Elizabeth Patton from the University of Edinburgh, UK, and other colleagues from UK and US based labs decided to find out how melanocytes metabolise copper.

17 Aug 2010

International cultivator wins Canada's prestigious medical marijuana quality award

An internationally-respected hydroponics medical marijuana cultivation educator won Canada's most prestigious medical marijuana quality award during a Toronto hydroponics expo competition...and he used a brand new type of hydroponics nutrients to do it.

12 Aug 2010

Nutrients News and Research

Asia-Pacific convention on osteoporosis management

Research: Impact of seafood components on human health

Vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements unsafe for HIV-positive women

Scientist finds man-made chemical enzyme to neutralize toxin

Vitamin A may boost HIV excretion in breast milk: Study

New book on fighting hair loss

Human umbilical cord blood cells appear to protect astrocytes from cell death: Research

Discovery of Hsp90 protein's pattern of motion paves way for new drug target in cancer therapy

Bottled tea contains less antioxidants, high sugar content

Tips for management of COPD

Education and caution needed before taking nutritional supplements to reduce cancer risks

Metagenics announces acquisition of Catalina Lifesciences

U-M research results show potential for discovering new avenues for anti-aging drugs

Emerson Ecologics announces exclusive distribution of EcoNugenics' ProstaCaid supplement

Holotranscobalamin protein may be key to early detection of cognitive decline

Cancer is the world's top 'economic killer,' report finds

Diets rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids can help protect people from skin cancer: Study

Caloricious launches new application for mobile devices to help customers find nutrition-specific products

Zebrafish-yeast approach for studying copper deficiency, complex multifactorial diseases

International cultivator wins Canada's prestigious medical marijuana quality award

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