New York, NY—Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will launch a phase-II trial to study Maitake mushroom as a treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a category of blood diseases. Maitake has been studied previously for its effects on immune system function. In patients with MDS, the bone marrow produces abnormal blood...
Acquisitions, new launches, new partnerships, awards, new initiatives and more. Sarasota, FL-based Living Naturally launched an Affiliate Program through which manufacturers can showcase their brands on retail stores’ Web sites and consumer email campaigns. The Natural Marketing Institute of Harleysville, PA celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. XanGo, LLC of...
New York, NY—According to a study done by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, children exposed to phthalates while still in the womb are more likely to develop behavioral problems. The New York City-based study tested the urine of mothers during pregnancy, and then analyzed the behavior of their...
Boston, MA—Consumers are familiar with product labels touting the heart healthy benefits of eating oats. They most famously lower blood cholesterol and are an important part of a heart-healthy diet. An expanding field of research into oats and their benefits is shedding light on reasons for oats to impress...
Tours, France—Another health application of omega-3 fatty acids has been identified, this time proving a beneficial component in helping women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Specifically, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was found to increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment for certain cases of breast cancer. The findings were published late last...
Silver Spring, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of ear candles, and is attempting to enforce regulations on the product’s major manufacturers. One manufacturer responded to WholeFoods with a point-by-point response to the FDA. Some say ear candles...
Washington, D.C.—In the wake of the filing of a lawsuit against fish oil manufacturers over alleged polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in their products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), based here, released a statement defending the practices of these companies. The lawsuit, filed March 2nd in California, claims the...
Promotions, new hires, retirements and more. Charles (Chuck) Marble joined Wisdom Natural Brands of Gilbert, AZ, as chief operating officer, and Angus Flood will serve as the executive vice president for strategic development. Irvine, CA-based Cyvex Nutrition hired Sabrina Hinkis to be its technical manager. Hyla Cass, M.D., joined...
Port-au-Prince, Haiti—Last month, WholeFoods covered efforts by industry companies to help those affected by the earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti in January. Since the time of that publication, several other companies have offered their support: • The Planet Dog Foundation, based in Portland, ME, raised $16,000 for the National...
Advice for how retailers can help shoppers navigate teh eco-friendly products market. Some say green is the new black, with reusable bags and water containers topping the list of en vogue eco-friendly merchandise. How consumers are embracing green is wonderful, but risky at the same time. On the one hand,...
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