A Genetic Marker For Nearsightedness? Update On Vitamins And AMD, And Recovery From Optic Neuritis
The June 2008 issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes a groundbreaking study on genetic factors and nearsightedness, a cautionary tale on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients' vitamin use, and good news for people who have had an acute attack of optic neuritis.
ForeverGreen Receives Clinical Study Results On Marine Phytoplankton
ForeverGreen Corp. (OTCBB:FVRG), a manufacturer and distributor of all natural whole foods, announced the company has received the preliminary findings of a recently completed medical study of the benefits of marine phytoplankton to humans. Scientific evidence has proven one of the key ingredients in ForeverGreen's FrequenSea, Alpha 3 concentrated marine phytoplankton (Alpha 3CMP), does in fact benefit humans who consume the product.
Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flushes In Breast Cancer Patients Taking Tamoxifen
Acupuncture provides effective relief from hot flushes in women who are being treated with the anti-oestrogen tamoxifen following surgery for breast cancer, according to new research presented today (Friday) at the 6th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-6) in Berlin.
Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Osteoarthritis, Study Shows
A new study has shown that Pycnogenol, a natural pine bark extract, has the ability to naturally reduce pain and increase mobility in those suffering from osteoarthritis. The study revealed a particularly high efficacy of Pycnogenol for lowering joint pain by 55 percent, joint stiffness by 53 percent and increasing patients mobility almost three-fold.
As The Complementary Medicine Debate Continues, Patients Lose
In an editorial published in BMJ Clinical Evidence, complementary medicine (CM) expert Professor Edzard Ernst writes thatpatients are continuously and seriously being misled by the debate overcomplementary medicine's efficacy.
XenaCare Holdings Inc. XCHO Launches UV Sun Defense In A Pill
XenaCare Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: XCHO) announced, after an 8-month development program, the official launch of their new product called the SunPill. The SunPill is a dietary supplement that helps the skin protect itself from the harmful rays of the sun.
Pancreatic Cancer Cells Killed By Traditional Herbal Medicine, Jefferson Researchers Report
An herb used in traditional medicine by many Middle Eastern countries may help in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer at Jefferson in Philadelphia have found that thymoquinone, an extract of nigella sativa seed oil, blocked pancreatic cancer cell growth and killed the cells by enhancing the process of programmed cell death.
Natural Products Association Announces New Partnership With Penton Media For Annual Trade Show
The Natural Products Association announced a new partnership with Penton Media, Inc. aimed at expanding its annual trade show, Natural MarketPlace. Under the agreement, Penton will acquire certain assets related to the show from the Natural Products Association, and Penton's New Hope Natural Media Group will manage the show in partnership with the association, beginning in 2009.
Vitamin Supplements Don't Help You Live Longer, Study
After reviewing nearly 70 randomized studies on the effects of vitamin or antioxidant supplements, scientists in Denmark concluded there is no evidence that they prolong life, and even found evidence that some of them, such as beta-carotene, Vitamin A and VitaminE, may actually shorten it.
Bitter Orange SRMs: Tools For Product Analysis Quality
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for bitter orange, long used in folk medicine and now increasingly used in herbal weight-loss products. Researchers can use the new materials to develop and test analytical methods for compounds in bitter orange, or as control materials for quality assurance of their measurements.