Sugar Land, Fort Worth, TX—The economic downturn may have meant a major slowdown for new construction projects, but the green building sector of the construction industry hasn’t felt as much pain during this time, and its prospects for the future are even brighter. It will be the way of...
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...
We hear the term “free radical” almost on a daily basis in news reports and magazine articles. Given their potential to have a major impact on health, it’s important to have a firm grasp of what they are and how we can prevent the damage they can inflict on...
The basics of how and why to use a neti pot. As spring arrives, bringing with it green grass and beautiful flowers, irritating allergies start to make their comeback. Frequent sufferers are all too familiar with the congestion and uncomfortable sinus pressure that this season brings. If you’ve exhausted the...
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...
