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NIH panel proposes multiple management strategies for lactose intolerant individuals

Lactose intolerance is a real and important clinical syndrome, but quantifying its public health burden is challenging. An NIH Consensus Development panel was convened this week to assess the available evidence on lactose intolerance and health across the age spectrum and across racial and ethnic groups.

25 Feb 2010

Novartis Pharma agrees to further extend maturity date of Emisphere Technologies' Convertible Promissory Note

Emisphere Technologies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on a unique and improved delivery of pharmaceutical compounds and nutritional supplements using its Eligen® Technology, today announced that Novartis Pharma AG has agreed to further extend the maturity date of Emisphere’s Convertible Promissory Note to May 26, 2010.

25 Feb 2010

Nutrition 21: Health Canada approves chromium picolinate for sale as a natural health product

Nutrition 21, Inc., the developer and marketer of nutritional ingredients for the dietary supplement, functional food and beverage markets announced today that chromium picolinate has been officially approved for sale in Canada as a natural health product by Health Canada, the Canadian federal agency devoted to maintaining and improving the health of the nation's citizens. As a result of this approval, Nutrition 21 can now sell its Chromax® brand of chromium picolinate to Canadian manufacturers, marketers, and importers of natural health products.

24 Feb 2010

INMA researchers study the consequences iodine supplements in pregnant women

Iodine is an essential element for synthesising thyroid hormones. A team of researchers from the Childhood and Environment Project has studied the consequences of pregnant women consuming it in their diet and in supplements. The results suggest the need to evaluate their iodine nutritional status before systematically recommending taking it during pregnancy.

24 Feb 2010

Reporting problems associated with FDA-regulated products help protect health and safety of all Americans

Reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration are an important part of the agency's strategy for identifying risks with products after they've reached the market. These reports help FDA protect the health and safety of all Americans—and can ultimately save lives.

24 Feb 2010

Dental checkup before first baby tooth appears may help a lifetime of preventive dental care

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. This February, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) encourages parents and caregivers to "Get it Done in Year One." Visiting a pediatric dentist by the time the first baby tooth appears enables the child to begin a lifetime of preventive dental care, helping to minimize tooth decay and cavities. In fact, studies show that dental costs for children who have their first dental visit before age one are 40 percent lower in the first five years than for those who do not see a dentist prior to their first birthday.

23 Feb 2010

Tel Aviv University unveils new synthetic supplement to stall age-related memory loss

Those who live in industrialized countries have easy access to healthy food and nutritional supplements, but magnesium deficiencies are still common. That's a problem because new research from Tel Aviv University suggests that magnesium, a key nutrient for the functioning of memory, may be even more critical than previously thought for the neurons of children and healthy brain cells in adults.

23 Feb 2010

Ritter Pharmaceuticals to discuss lactose intolerance and associated health risks at NIH Conference

Ritter Pharmaceuticals, a company dedicated to helping individuals live a healthier and happier life style through improved digestion, announced today that it will join the leading lactose intolerance experts around the country at the NIH Consensus Development Conference for Lactose Intolerance and Health in Bethesda, Maryland from February 22-24.

22 Feb 2010

PanGenex provides information in response to inquiries about STC

PanGenex Corporation, a global nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturer and marketer, today provided information in response to inquiries about Soft Tissue Calcification ("STC") and the Company's products.

22 Feb 2010

Passage of DSSA will restrict Americans’ access to nutritional supplements, says Hotze Enterprises

On Feb. 4, Senators John McCain and Byron Dorgan introduced the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010 (DSSA), that if passed, will restrict Americans’ access to nutritional supplements. Hotze Enterprises, a world leader in the alternative health care industry, is strongly opposed to this legislation being passed, and encourages consumers to take action.

19 Feb 2010

BioCrossroads' Indiana Seed Fund invests $400,000 in Bioscience Vaccines

BioCrossroads' Indiana Seed Fund has invested in Bioscience Vaccines, Inc. to accelerate the development of biologic materials, which may boost the effectiveness of a wide range of life-saving vaccines.

19 Feb 2010

Valensa International enters into license agreement with Biova for BiovaFlex ingredient

Valensa International (Eustis, FL USA) announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Biova, LLC (Johnston, Iowa USA) that will allow Valensa to include the patented BiovaFlex(TM) water-soluble egg shell membrane ingredient in a proprietary new series of formulated joint health products.

19 Feb 2010

BHRT for treatment of SAD in women

Patients Medical, a leading integrative and holistic medicine center in New York City, offers cutting-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to help women transition from winter to spring when hormonal modulations are especially high. Rashmi Gulati, MD, Medical Director of Patients Medical and a trained holistic physician with the American College for Advancement of Medicine, helps women gain relief from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) through individualized bioidentical hormone treatments.

19 Feb 2010

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

In a study due to be released next month, the world's leading hair transplant and hair loss expert Dr. Larry Shapiro will show that men and women have been losing their hair from using popular weight loss and work out products that contain whey protein isolate- and it's not just their genes that are to blame.

19 Feb 2010

Taking zinc supplements reduces otitis media in healthy children: No clear evidence

A new Cochrane review did not find clear evidence that taking zinc supplements reduces the occurrence of middle ear infections or otitis media in healthy children.

18 Feb 2010

PDA emphasizes the importance of developing healthy teeth and gums at early age

It's National Children's Dental Health Month, an oral health campaign designed to educate children about the importance of good oral health. The Pennsylvania Dental Association emphasizes developing good habits at an early age to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

18 Feb 2010

Eat fruits and vegetables to prevent heart disease

As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States for all adults, a new report released by the Nutrilite Health Institute, America's Phytonutrient Report: Heart Health by Color*, shows that Americans are falling short on heart-healthy phytonutrients.

17 Feb 2010

Menopause supplement to bring body back into balance

Whitemark Homes, Inc., is pleased to announce a satisfaction guaranteed top selling product line by Ribbon Naturals Corp., complete system Menopause Solutions. A solution for women who are dissatisfied with the results they receive from common, everyday menopause supplements. Now there is a supplement for menopause that brings the body back into balance.

17 Feb 2010

Researchers discover new strategy to overcome drug resistance in breast cancer

Combining tamoxifen, the world's most prescribed breast cancer agent, with a compound found in the flowering plant feverfew may prevent initial or future resistance to the drug, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

17 Feb 2010

WebMD Health introduces new enhancements for Medscape Mobile for physicians

WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, today announced a set of new enhancements for Medscape Mobile to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment at the point-of-care. Medscape Mobile, WebMD's free medical application for physicians, now provides access to thousands of in-depth clinical reference articles on diseases, conditions, and procedures, in addition to complete reference information on over 7,000 brand name, generic and OTC medications.

17 Feb 2010

Supplements News and Research

NIH panel proposes multiple management strategies for lactose intolerant individuals

Novartis Pharma agrees to further extend maturity date of Emisphere Technologies' Convertible Promissory Note

Nutrition 21: Health Canada approves chromium picolinate for sale as a natural health product

INMA researchers study the consequences iodine supplements in pregnant women

Reporting problems associated with FDA-regulated products help protect health and safety of all Americans

Dental checkup before first baby tooth appears may help a lifetime of preventive dental care

Tel Aviv University unveils new synthetic supplement to stall age-related memory loss

Ritter Pharmaceuticals to discuss lactose intolerance and associated health risks at NIH Conference

PanGenex provides information in response to inquiries about STC

Passage of DSSA will restrict Americans’ access to nutritional supplements, says Hotze Enterprises

BioCrossroads' Indiana Seed Fund invests $400,000 in Bioscience Vaccines

Valensa International enters into license agreement with Biova for BiovaFlex ingredient

BHRT for treatment of SAD in women

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

Taking zinc supplements reduces otitis media in healthy children: No clear evidence

PDA emphasizes the importance of developing healthy teeth and gums at early age

Eat fruits and vegetables to prevent heart disease

Menopause supplement to bring body back into balance

Researchers discover new strategy to overcome drug resistance in breast cancer

WebMD Health introduces new enhancements for Medscape Mobile for physicians

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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