Vancouver, Canada—A new small-animal study indicates that a low-carb, high-protein diet may impede tumor growth. During this study, Gerald Krystal of British Columbia Cancer Research Centre and his team implanted human and mice tumor cells in mice and gave them one of two diets: a Western diet consisting of 55%...
Mercer County, NJ—Everyone is aware of the benefits of getting a restful night’s sleep. Now, a new study suggests that sleepy teens are more prone to crave carbohydrates.Stated the study’s lead investigator, Mahmood Siddique, director of Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, “This is one...
Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier, France—Well-known in the kitchen as a light and tasty way to liven up food, olive oil also has been said to offer protective effects against many potentially dangerous cardiovascular risks like high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol. New research suggests consuming olive oil may...
NOW International received the Governor’s Export Award for Continuing Excellence in Exporting in the large company (over 500 employees) category from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. This award is given to companies that “exemplify significant contributions to Illinois’ economic development in the fields of export and manufacturing, service, and agribusiness.”...
Port Charlotte, FL-based Enzymedica, Inc. recently promoted several staff members: Gary Trimble is now executive vice president, Linda Ehrke is vice president of sales and Julia Craven is vice president of national accounts. New to Enzymedica is Scott Cloud, who joined the company as executive vice president of enzyme...
New York, NY—It’s a good time to sell natural and organic foods. According to market research firm Packaged Facts, U.S. retailers sold nearly $39 billion worth of natural and organic foods and drinks in 2010. The figure marks a 9% increase over 2009 figures and a 63% leap over 2006...
Rockville, MD—The labeling and marketing of sunscreens just got a whole lot harder. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new rules that introduce revised parameters for what sunscreen manufacturers can say about their products. Effective as early as June 2012, products that have an SPF of less...
Geneva, Switzerland—Following the U.S. delegation’s decision to drop its longstanding opposition to the concept, an official guidance on the labeling of products containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) was adopted at the annual Codex Alimentarius summit. The United States lent its support to a guidance that, although not mandatory, opens the...
