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Compounds that bock nutrient-sensing receptor may impact obesity and diabetic conditions

According to new research from the Monell Center and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, certain common herbicides and lipid-lowering fibrate drugs act in humans to block T1R3, a nutrient-sensing taste receptor also present in intestine and pancreas.

12 Oct 2009

Children can reduce their abdominal pain with guided imagery treatment

Children with functional abdominal pain who used audio recordings of guided imagery at home in addition to standard medical treatment were almost three times as likely to improve their pain problem, compared to children who received standard treatment alone.

12 Oct 2009

Common myths about children's eye health and the medical reality behind them

Many parents grew up with medical adages or advice that have since been proven by scientists to be incorrect or outdated. Here are five common myths about children's eye health and the medical reality behind them, prepared by the physicians at The Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

12 Oct 2009

Recent releases in Global Health

A Lancet comment examines an Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria (AMFm) program to help countries procure subsidized artemisinin-based combination treatments (ACTs).

9 Oct 2009

20 million school-age children across 26 countries to be dewormed in 2009

Deworm the World (DtW) and their Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) education mega-commitment partners will deworm 20 million school-age children across 26 countries in 2009, doubling the original commitment target for year one of 10 million children in 19 countries.

9 Oct 2009

New research reveals tongue's receptor is activated by glutamate

One hundred years ago, Kikunae Ikeda discovered the flavour-giving properties of glutamate, a non essential amino acid traditionally used to enhance the taste of many fermented or ripe foods, such as ripe tomatoes or cheese.

9 Oct 2009

Harris Poll shows physician and consumer interests in mobile healthcare technologies

Mobile healthcare companies can increase adoption of the new technology by understanding their customers' "activation levels" in light of a newly released Harris Poll showing strong physician and consumer interest in the emerging industry.

9 Oct 2009

UpLift Nutrition expands its All-Day Energy Spray marketing campaign

UpLift Nutrition, Inc. (www.upliftnutrition.com) announces expansion of marketing efforts and distribution of All-Day Energy Spray™. The company completed a successful 4-week test campaign during the month of September -- which included street marketing at college campuses, in retail stores and at sporting events and sponsorship of a regional MMA event.

9 Oct 2009

New soy germ-based ingredient improves menopausal symptoms

SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol, a novel soy germ-based ingredient in a supplement, improved menopausal symptoms, including significantly reducing hot flash frequency by nearly 59 percent, according to a peer-reviewed study in Japanese women.

9 Oct 2009

Inclusion of vitamin D values in National Nutrient Database

The next time you run nutritionals using the government's database, you might be pleasantly surprised that some of your favorite foods seem to have received a nutrient boost, virtually overnight.

9 Oct 2009

Harborside Healthcare to pay $1.375M to resolve kickback allegations

Harborside Healthcare and HHC Nutrition Services will pay the United States $1.375 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that the company received kickbacks and assistance under the guise of a sham durable medical equipment (DME) provider, the Justice Department announced today.

9 Oct 2009

Gluten-free diet leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in CD affected children

Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD.

9 Oct 2009

Grifols USA to distribute AMDL Diagnostics' DR-70 Onko-Sure cancer test

Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a US-based pharmaceutical company through its wholly-owned subsidiary AMDL Diagnostics, Inc. (ADI) announced today it has entered into an exclusive 5-year marketing and distribution agreement with Grifols USA, LLC.

9 Oct 2009

Exercise offers significant health benefits for patients with chronic kidney dysfunction

Getting off the couch could lead to a longer life for kidney disease patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the JClinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN).

9 Oct 2009

Overdose of vitamin A can impact cell growth

If a little vitamin A is good, more must be better, right? Wrong! New research published online in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) shows that vitamin A plays a crucial role in energy production within cells, explaining why too much or too little has a complex negative effect on our bodies.

9 Oct 2009

CHFA awards two individuals for their contributions in natural and organic products industry

The natural health and organic products industry recognized the achievements of individuals committed to the growth of the sector in an awards presentation at the Canadian Health Food Association's (CHFA), Expo East, October 2-4, 2009.

8 Oct 2009

Emisphere Technologies announces commercial launch of oral Eligen B12

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced that the Company is introducing and launching its first commercially available product, oral Eligen® B12 (100 mcg). Oral Eligen® B12 (100 mcg) has been specifically developed to help improve Vitamin B12 absorption and bioavailability with a patented formulation.

8 Oct 2009

Biocodex secures consumer distribution with CVS stores nationwide for its Florastor

As part of its continued expansion throughout the U.S. retail market, Biocodex, Inc., the U.S. arm of the French manufacturer of Florastor® and Florastor® Kids, has secured consumer distribution with CVS stores nationwide beginning this month. Florastor will be placed on-shelf in the stomach/digestives aisle, while Florastor Kids will be available upon request “behind the counter.”

8 Oct 2009

Aetna releases its 2009-2010 Latino Calendar

Aetna has released its 2009-2010 Latino Calendar, which celebrates contemporary Latino role models who are helping to build stronger, healthy communities. The online version of the calendar is available at www.aetnahispaniccalendar.com.

8 Oct 2009

Kaiser Permanente launches osteoporosis prevention campaign

Encouraging everyone to “Embrace Your Inner Strength,” Kaiser Permanente has launched a campaign throughout Southern California aimed at getting teenagers, seniors and everyone in between to get serious about building up their skeletons and preventing osteoporosis.

8 Oct 2009