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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

Nutra-Life develops new delivery system for supplements

Nutra-Life Inc., a Boise-based company has launched a new enhanced beverage company that features five all-natural supplement products that are delivered through its revolutionary Nutra-Life Inc. cap while drinking water from a bottle.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression

Scientists have identified the inflammatory process as the common soil in a diverse range of chronic degenerative diseases. The news, recently reported in the LA Times article, discusses how foods like cherries may help rheumatoid arthritis or avoidance of gluten may fight off psoriasis.

24 Aug 2009

Gross profit declines for China Nepstar Chain Drugstore in second quarter 2009 when compared to the same period in 2008

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD) ("Nepstar" or "the Company"), the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

24 Aug 2009

Diabetics can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by increasing vitamin D levels

Low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes, and researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis now think they know why.

24 Aug 2009

Results of PCF funded study could impact the standard of care for prostate cancer patients

Twice-yearly intravenous infusion with denosumab, a new targeted therapy to stop bone loss, increased bone density and prevented spinal fractures in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. The report from an international research study, the first to document reduced fracture risk in men receiving the hormone-blocking treatment, was published today in the print edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Both fundamental research on rank ligand (RANKL) in prostate cancer bone metastasis and other molecular factors involved in the denosumab study were supported at Massachusetts General Hospital with funding from the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).

21 Aug 2009

RBC Life Sciences reports on patent-pending, nutritional supplement

RBC Life Sciences, Inc., a provider of proprietary nutritional supplements and wound care/pain management products, announced today the debut of NeuroBright(TM), a patent-pending, nutritional supplement that improved test subjects' learning and memory skills by 50 percent during a recent laboratory trial.

20 Aug 2009

Consumer-friendly "finger stick" blood test to detect cardiovascular disease is broadly available now

A new blood test, measuring the level of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells, is now broadly available for the first time to the public everywhere as a consumer-friendly, at-home "finger stick" test. While scientists have long known of the benefits of fish and fish oil for overall heart health, over the past decade research has proven that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish dramatically reduce one's risk for cardiovascular disease. Further, recent research indicates that omega-3 levels may be among the best predictors of future coronary heart disease - providing much stronger correlations to the risk of sudden cardiac death than traditional indicators, including HDL and LDL cholesterol.

20 Aug 2009

Scientists find another mechanism that destroys tumor cells

Cells don't like to be alone. In the early stages of tumor formation, a cell might be pushed out of its normal home environment due to excessive growth. But a cell normally responds to this homeless state by dismantling its nucleus, packing up its DNA, and offering itself to be eaten by immune system cells. Simply put, the homeless cell kills itself. This process, known as apoptosis, typically stops potential cancer cells before they have a chance to proliferate.

20 Aug 2009

Reliv International's chief scientific officer suggests tips to improvise lifestyle as age increases

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is on the "brink of a longevity revolution." In fact, by 2030, one in every five Americans will be over the age of 65. So, what can adults do now to ensure that they continue to enjoy a great lifestyle in their later years? In honor of Healthy Aging Month this September, Dr. Carl Hastings, chief scientific officer of Reliv International, offers some advice.

20 Aug 2009

Diet pills, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine abused by patients with eating disorders

Between 11 and 13 million people in the U.S. have eating disorders and at least one million will die from their disorder. It is not unusual for women and girls struggling with eating disorders to either abuse or become dependent on over-the-counter substances.

20 Aug 2009

Diarrhea remains second leading cause of death among children, despite effective interventions

Despite the introduction of new treatments for diarrhea more than four years ago, few children in developing countries are receiving these interventions and the disease is still the second leading cause of death among children, according a Bulletin of the World Health Organization report, BMJ reports.

20 Aug 2009

Supplements News and Research

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

Nutra-Life develops new delivery system for supplements

Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression

Gross profit declines for China Nepstar Chain Drugstore in second quarter 2009 when compared to the same period in 2008

Diabetics can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by increasing vitamin D levels

Results of PCF funded study could impact the standard of care for prostate cancer patients

RBC Life Sciences reports on patent-pending, nutritional supplement

Consumer-friendly "finger stick" blood test to detect cardiovascular disease is broadly available now

Scientists find another mechanism that destroys tumor cells

Reliv International's chief scientific officer suggests tips to improvise lifestyle as age increases

Diet pills, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine abused by patients with eating disorders

Diarrhea remains second leading cause of death among children, despite effective interventions

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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