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China Medicine reports total revenues of $19.2M for the third quarter of 2009

China Medicine Corporation, a developer and a leading distributor of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), nutritional and dietary supplements, and medical devices and medical formulations, today announced its third quarter 2009 results.

16 Nov 2009

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

By about age 50, more than half of adults have dealt with hemorrhoids. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers home treatments that can relieve symptoms of this common and embarrassing problem.

16 Nov 2009

Tips to ensure adequate vitamin D levels

Thousands of independent studies in the past three years have revealed a strong connection between vitamin D deficiency and increased risk for a variety of serious illnesses including as many as 22 forms of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis, as well as common colds and flus.

16 Nov 2009

Sterile Insect Technique: A solution to the problem of malaria in Africa

The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), the release of sexually sterile male insects to wipe out a pest population, is one suggested solution to the problem of malaria in Africa. A new supplement, published in BioMed Central's open access Malaria Journal, reviews the history of the technique, and features details about aspects of its application in the elimination of malaria.

16 Nov 2009

Effects of vitamin D deficiency amplified by lower levels of sex hormone estrogen

Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the first conclusive evidence in men that the long-term ill effects of vitamin D deficiency are amplified by lower levels of the key sex hormone estrogen, but not testosterone.

16 Nov 2009

CNS Pharmaceuticals' common shares sponsored by 886 AG on the electronic trading platform Xetra

CNS PHARMACEUTICALS AG, (C35.F) a developer and marketer of patented natural nutraceutical products is pleased to announce that the Company’s common shares is sponsored by the German Securities Trading Bank 886 AG Wertpapier Handelsbank on the electronic trading platform Xetra.

13 Nov 2009

Supplement and self-care industry continues to grow at a healthy rate despite recession

With unemployment at 10.2% and growing, the economic climate for many hard-working Americans is challenging, to say the least. Despite economic hard times, however, the supplement and self-care industry -- a $21 billion industry -- continues to grow at a rate of 4%-6% each year, according to GNC, the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products including vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products.

13 Nov 2009

$1.2 million federal grant to University of Illinois for botanical dietary supplements research

The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a two-year, $1.2 million federal grant to develop a new method to identify the contents of botanical dietary supplements and how they work.

13 Nov 2009

Study: Coffee might be effective to fight against colon cancer

A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists.

13 Nov 2009

Artificially increasing selenium status above the level required is unwarranted, study calls for further research

A new study from the University of Warwick has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.

12 Nov 2009

54% of Americans are inconsistent in taking prescriptions, reveals survey

A new survey finds that 54 percent of Americans say they do not consistently take prescriptions as instructed even though 87 percent believe prescription medicines are important to their health – pointing to a growing public health problem.

12 Nov 2009

Athletes on performance-enhancing substances face increase risk of alcohol and drug related problems

College athletes who use performance-enhancing substances may be at heightened risk of misusing alcohol and using recreational drugs as well, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

11 Nov 2009

Common myths about sun exposure, sunscreen and vitamin D

When it comes to vitamin D, consumers are bombarded with mixed messages about the best source for this essential nutrient. While some may argue that small doses of intentional sun exposure are safe, dermatologists point out that the risk of developing skin cancer from ultraviolet (UV) radiation far outweighs the benefit of stimulating vitamin D production - particularly when enriched foods and supplements are safe and effective sources of this vitamin.

11 Nov 2009

Caliper Life Sciences announces financial results for third quarter ended September 30, 2009

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. GAAP revenues increased by 4% to $32.2 million, from non-GAAP revenues of $31.0 million in the same period of 2008, which represents GAAP revenue of $34.0 million in the third quarter of 2008 reduced by $3.0 million for the impact of divested product lines.

9 Nov 2009

Renewal Laboratories to produce functional beverages with anti-oxidants and omega3 fatty acids

Renewal Laboratories announced today that it has developed a patent pending process to produce functional beverages with important anti-oxidants and omega3 fatty acids. Natural, nutritionally important supplements such as Coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, and omega3 fish oil may now be offered in appealing and refreshing drinks.

9 Nov 2009

TNS files Provisional Use Patent application on the ability of a natural organic mushroom formula

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. (TNS), announced that it has filed a Provisional Use Patent application on the ability of a proprietary natural organic mushroom formula to control oxidative stress.

9 Nov 2009

Third quarter 2009 financial results announced by SCOLR Pharma

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. (Amex: DDD) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

7 Nov 2009

ImmunoLin provides immediate benefit to the function of immune system and gut

A new study provides evidence that ImmunoLin®, an all natural and GRAS approved source of immunoglobulin, will provide immediate benefit to the function of the immune system and the gut. Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are specialized proteins found in blood that the immune system naturally produces for immunity.

6 Nov 2009

FDA: Sexual enhancement product "Stiff Nights" can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal.

6 Nov 2009

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

With the current outbreak of influenza-like illnesses, many people are trying to boost their immune systems with supplements. Ginseng is often a key ingredient, but its therapeutic use may extend far beyond that. Researchers are now investigating whether ginseng can help relieve health problems ranging from diabetes to depression to erectile dysfunction.

5 Nov 2009

Supplements News and Research

China Medicine reports total revenues of $19.2M for the third quarter of 2009

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

Tips to ensure adequate vitamin D levels

Sterile Insect Technique: A solution to the problem of malaria in Africa

Effects of vitamin D deficiency amplified by lower levels of sex hormone estrogen

CNS Pharmaceuticals' common shares sponsored by 886 AG on the electronic trading platform Xetra

Supplement and self-care industry continues to grow at a healthy rate despite recession

$1.2 million federal grant to University of Illinois for botanical dietary supplements research

Study: Coffee might be effective to fight against colon cancer

Artificially increasing selenium status above the level required is unwarranted, study calls for further research

54% of Americans are inconsistent in taking prescriptions, reveals survey

Athletes on performance-enhancing substances face increase risk of alcohol and drug related problems

Common myths about sun exposure, sunscreen and vitamin D

Caliper Life Sciences announces financial results for third quarter ended September 30, 2009

Renewal Laboratories to produce functional beverages with anti-oxidants and omega3 fatty acids

TNS files Provisional Use Patent application on the ability of a natural organic mushroom formula

Third quarter 2009 financial results announced by SCOLR Pharma

ImmunoLin provides immediate benefit to the function of immune system and gut

FDA: Sexual enhancement product "Stiff Nights" can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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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