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JULY NEWS

Bilberry and Pine Bark Combination for Eye Health

FDA MedWatch: Abacavir (marketed as Ziagen™) and Abacavir-containing Medications

Soy May Lower Sperm Count

Tofu for Anemia Prevention

Standard Care vs. Integrative Approach for High Cholesterol

Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diets

Grapefruit and Bone Health

FDA Lifts Tomato Warning

FDA: Jalapeno Pepper Warning

Dark Chocolate for Healthy Blood Vessels

Flavonoids and Heart Health

Vitamin D: Supplements vs. Cheese

Soy and Lung Cancer

Shenfu Injection for Heart Protection

Ginseng and Blood Vessel Health

Chinese Herbal Medicine for High Cholesterol

Tea Consumption and Cognitive Health

Aboriginal Healers

FDA: Boxed Warnings for Antimicrobial Drugs

FDA: Genetic Test for Breast Cancer Patients Approved

Watermelon and Viagra®

Artichokes for Cholesterol

FDA: Food Protection Plan Progress

Mystical Mushrooms

Herbal Medicine for Schizophrenia

Protein and Ginger for Nausea

Mediterranean Diet: Behavioral Intervention

Omega 3s: Fish vs. Supplements

Mud for Arthritis Pain

Anti-Viral Plants

Selenium Supplements and HIV

Ethnicity, Food Choices and Health

Music Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

Natural Medicine for TMJ Disorders

Blueberries for Cholesterol

ARCHIVED NEWS

June

Cannabis for Pain

Rose Extract for Pain, Inflammation

New Model of Care for High Blood Pressure

Resistance Training for Chemotherapy Recovery

Dried Plums for Stronger Bones

Recall: Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water

Grape Seed Extract for Alzheimer's Prevention

FDA: Fake Cancer Cures Warning

FDA: Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO

Pine Bark Extract for Menstrual Pain

St. John's Wort and ADHD

Omega-3s and Eye Health: Update

Vitamin D and Heart Attacks

Resveratrol for Aging

Probiotics for Allergies

Beta-Carotene for Sun Protection

FDA: Most Current Raw Red Tomato Warning

FDA: Antipsychotic Warning for Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis

Citrus for Heart Health

Pomegranate for Inflammation

Apple Pectin for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health

FDA: Action against Cream Cheese Companies, Executives

FDA: Seafood Processing Company Closed

FDA: New Efforts to Help Improve Medical Products for Patient Safety and Quality of Medical Care

FDA: Warning for Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream

Kampo for PMS

Goji Juice for Health

Chiropractors and CAM

Alcohol and the Metabolic Syndrome

Breastfeeding and Visual Development

Probiotic Infant Formulas

Fruits and Vegetables for Iron

Flavorful Spices and Kidney Health

Betel Nut Chewing Detrimental to Health

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Weight Loss

Crohn's Disease and Genetics

Curcumin for Colitis

Phytotherapy for Enlarged Prostate

Gene Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Ginkgo and Aspirin

Herbal Cosmetics

Roselle for Kidney Stones

Gotu Kola for Alzheimer's Disease

Integrative Medicine Summer Webinar Series

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May

Integrative Medicine Summer Webinar Series

FDA: Permanent Injunction Against Scientific Laboratories, Inc.

Glucocorticoids and Weight Gain in Wegener's Granulomatosis

Motor Imagery for Chronic Pain

Progressive Resistance Training for Shoulder Strength

Alcohol Consumption and Bone Health

Coffee, Tea, Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk

Sea Buckthorn for Liver Protection

Canes for Knee Osteoarthritis

Corticosteroids and Respiratory Distress

Red Wine and Liver Health

FDA: Entereg Approved for Bowel Function

Quitting Smoking: Together is Better

Celery, Green Pepper for Brain Protection

Popcorn: Excellent Source of Whole Grains, Fiber

Grapes and Heart Disease

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

Natural Standard Database Training: May 20, 2008

Important Recall: Solodyn® Tablets

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Infertility

Danshen and Heart Health

Shallots for Health

Sitz Bath for Healing

FDA: New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy

Beef Recalls

Silybin Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis

Psychotherapy for Fibromyalgia

CAM for Leukemia

Healing Mushrooms

Alternative Modalities for Depression

Physiotherapy for Lymphedema

Juice for Heart Health

Chocolate for Preeclampsia

CoQ10 for Muscle Injuries

Exercise and Counseling for Heart Failure, Depression

FDA: Analysis of Total Body Formula Products Complete

Curcumin and Diabetes

Oriental Herb for Ovarian Cancer

Papaya and Immunity

Mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Stress

Marriage for Health

Paclitaxel from Yew for Breast Cancer

Eggs and Heart Disease

Tea for Health

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April

Lycopene for Skin Health

Digitek® Digoxin Tablets Recall

Rosehip for Osteoarthritis

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Passes the U.S. Senate

Free Webinar Events

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Bipolar Disorder

Ginkgo for Heart Health in Elderly Adults

Mushroom for Liver Function in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients

FDA: Cimzia® Approved for Crohn's Disease

FDA: New Safeguards for Consumers of Beef

Saw Palmetto Safety

Golden Kiwifruit for Immunity

Fruits and Vegetables for Weight Loss

Pine Bark Extract for Osteoarthritis

Canola Oil and Diabetes

Diet Supplement Case: Seasilver to Pay $120 Million

Breast Cancer and Trans Fats

Green Tea and Sports

Cruciferous Vegetables for Bladder Cancer Prevention

Salmonella Illnesses from Cereal

Red Grape Juice for Health

Herbal Science International, Inc. Recalls 12 Dietary Herbal Supplements

Natural Standard Database Training Webinar

More Than $100,000 of Unapproved Drugs Marketed as "Natural Supplements" Seized

FDA: Hazardous Levels of Selenium in "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression

Natural Mineral Supplement for Knee Osteoarthritis

Passion Fruit for Respiratory Health

FDA: New Vaccine to Prevent Gastroenteritis Caused by Rotavirus

Nuts for Cholesterol

GlaxoSmithKline: New Warnings and Precautions for Relenza®

Covidien: Voluntary Recall of Pre-Filled Syringes Containing Heparin

Korean Pine Nut Oil for Weight Loss

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids for Dry Eye

Genomic Medicine for Common Chronic Adult Disease

Whole Body Vibration for Parkinson's Disease

Hormone Therapy Health Risks

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Team Sports for Overweight Children

Integrative Therapies for Spring Allergies

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March

Safety Recall: Total Body Formula

Magnesium Sulphate for Pain Relief

Lactoferrin's Defense Role

More Evidence that Prayer Eases Anxiety

Folate for Healthier Sperm

FDA: New Permanent Director for Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

FDA: New Medical Adhesive to Treat Burn Patients Approved

Smooth-Gel Hyaluronic Acid vs. Bovine Collagen for Aging

Hyaluronic Acid and Knee Osteoarthritis

Growth Hormone for Small Children

Silver Yoga for Elderly Women

FDA: Offices in China

Rhodiola Rosea for Anxiety

Traditional Chinese Exercise for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Deep Tissue Massage Therapy for Blood Pressure, Heart Rate

Scalp Acupuncture and Language Development in Autistic Children

Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats

FDA: Alert on Tussionex® Cough Medicine

Vitamin D-Calcium combo for Men's Health

FDA: Warning for Fraudulent STD Drug Claims on the Internet

Airborne to Pay $23.3 Million for False Advertising

Amino Acid Supplementation for Healthy Muscles in the Elderly

The Power of Phytochemicals: Grapes for Diabetes and More

Lutein, Zeaxanthin for Health Eyes

Broccoli Sprouts for Bladder Cancer

Conjugated Linoleic Acid for Obesity in Children

Adult Stem Cells for Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative Disorders

Magnesium for Gallstones

New Review Warns of Herb, Supplement and Drug Interactions

Magnetic Stimulation for Ringing in the Ears

Blueberry Extract for Obesity

The Dish on Corned Beef and Cabbage

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February

Mechanisms, Prevention and Treatment of Irregular Heart Rhythms

Lutein and Zeaxanthin for Eye Health

Weight Loss and Obesity

Vegan Diet for Health

Huperzine A as a Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

Growth Hormone Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure

Honey for Wounds

Saw Palmetto for Enlarged Prostate

Brazil Nuts for Selenium

Dietary Choline and Betaine for Disease Prevention

Safety Assessment of Plant Sterol-Enriched Food

Calcium Supplementation for Adolescent Girls

Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Methionine for Stroke Risk in Male Smokers

Zinc for Diarrhea in Children

Dairy Products, Calcium and Vitamin D and High Blood Pressure

Coenzyme Q10 for Post-Exercise Fatigue

Curcumin for Heart Failure

Glucosamine for Hip Osteoarthritis

Homeopathy for Post-Surgical Recovery

Ethics of Iron Chelation Therapy

Chelation Therapy for Heart Function in Blood Disorders

Acupuncture and Oriental Body Work

Important Meat Recall

EPA-Rich Diets for Heart Health

Update: Eggs and Cholesterol

EDTA and Anticancer Drugs

Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Heart Disease Prevention

Mexican Oregano

Marijuana and Gum Disease

Acai Berry Anti-Aging Facial

Baxter's Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions

Yellowfin Tuna Recall

URGENT Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Icy Hot® Heat Therapy™ Products

FDA: Adverse Reactions Linked to Botox Use

FDA: Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Advisory

2009 Budget Advances Food and Medical Product Safety

FDA Advisory: Chantix

Bisphosphonates and Musculoskeletal Pain

Wine, Beer and Health

Folate and Dementia

Astaxanthin for More Muscle and Less Fat

Protein-Rich Flours for the Gluten-Intolerant

Obesity and Genetics

Antioxidants and Carotenoid Supplements for Eye Health

Zinc, Vitamin A for Malaria

Iron for Exercise Tolerance

Iodine Showers Pre-Surgery

Rice Policosanol for High Cholesterol

Polyphenol-Rich Fruit for Alzheimer's Prevention

Bilberry Extract for Kidney Health

Behavioral Training for Migraines

Vitamin D for Kidney Disease Symptoms

Exercise for the Brain and Heart

Bee Venum Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain

Hawthorn for Heart Failure

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Exercise Breaks at Work

Behavioral Approach to Fitness

New Antioxidant

Progesterone and Progestin Therapy for Miscarriage Prevention

Nutritional Counseling for Pregnant Vegetarians

Benefit of Probiotics Called into Question

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January

New Vegan Coconut Ice Cream

Nutritionist Joy Bauer says no to Master Cleanse

Massage Therapy for Facial and Neck Muscle Pain

Magnesium Sulfate for Cervical Prolapse During Pregnancy

Lutein and Eye Health

Dietary Carotenoids, Vitamins C and E and Eye Health in Women

Laminaria for Cervical Stenosis

Soy and Breast Cancer Risk

Manual Therapy for Scoliosis in Adolescents

Pomegranate Juice for Sperm Quality

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Psychiatric Disorders

Lycopene for Gingivitis

Nattokinase for Blood Clots

Dietary Agents for Cancer Prevention

Korean Red Ginseng for Diabetes

High Blood Pressure and the Metabolic Syndrome

Activity for Healthy Aging

FDA: Possible Botulism Risk

Microalgae vs. Antioxidants in Food

FDA: New Warning on Birth Control Patch

Green Tea for Obesity

Coffee, Smoking and Drinking and Ovarian Cancer

Meat, Diabetes and Heart Disease

Oatmeal for the Heart

Lignans and Colorectal Cancer Risk

Soy and Belly Fat

FDA: 14 New Blood-Typing Tests

FDA: Warning on Cough and Cold Medicine in Young Children

Genetically Modified Carrots for Osteoporosis

FDA: Sealant Approved for Bleeding Control During Surgery

FDA: Cloned Meat and Dairy Safe to Eat

Dietary Carotenoids and Vitamins C and E for Cataracts

Chocolate and Bone Health

Natural Products and Drug Discovery

Complementary Feeding in Infants

Cinnamon and Diabetes

Menopausal Supplement for Hot Flashes

FDA: Warning on Compounded Menopause Hormone Therapy

Pomegranate Extract for Heart

Teleosis Institute's "Green Pharmacy Program" Reduces Pollution in the San Francisco Bay

Tomatoes for Enlarged Prostate

High Fiber Banana for Health

Legumes for Diabetes

Vitamin C for Stroke Prevention

Whole Grains and Heart Health

Vitamin D2 vs. D3

Fish vs. Fish Oil

FDA: New Data on Risks of Anemia Drugs

FDA: New Test to Identify Flu Viruses

FDA: New MRSA Test Approved

Wine & Dine

Dietary Fiber and Lung Function

Testosterone Supplementation for Older Men

Salt and Longevity

Food for the Heart

Tips for Weight Loss in the New Year

Integrated Breathing and Relaxation Training for Asthma

Faith and Family Caregiving

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