Alternative Medicine
New Release of NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colon Cancer; Updated NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Prostate Cancer
February 10th, 2012
In order to provide people with cancer and their caregivers state-of-the-art treatment information in patient-friendly language, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has developed two new publications: a new release of the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colon Cancer and an update to the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Prostate Cancer.
March of Dimes "Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait" Elevated to National Health Agenda
February 9th, 2012
The March of Dimes campaign to reduce medically unnecessary early deliveries is being elevated to the forefront of the nation's maternal and child health agenda.
Hundreds of Lipsticks Contaminated With Lead, Reports New FDA Study
February 9th, 2012Levels up to twice as high as previously reported; FDA must set safety standard
A new analysis of lead in lipstick conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration reveals that the problem of lead in lipstick is worse and more widespread than previously reported. The recent study found lead in most of the 400 lipsticks tested by the agency, at widely varying levels of up to 7.19 parts per million (ppm)—more than twice the levels reported in a previous FDA study.
US Teen Pregnancy Rate Declines, at Lowest Rate Since 1972
February 9th, 2012
The US teen pregnancy rate has declined 42 percent from its peak in 1990 and is now at a nearly 40-year low, according to new data from the Guttmacher Institute. These new data track teen pregnancy through 2008. In addition to the overall national declines, teen pregnancy has also decreased dramatically among all racial and ethnic groups.
Metagenics’ One-of-a-Kind PhytoMulti Supplement Now Available with Iron
February 9th, 2012
Metagenics, Inc., a nutrigenomics and lifestyle medicine company focused on improving health, today released PhytoMulti with Iron, an enhanced modification that adds iron to the original PhytoMulti supplement.
The Nutrition Facts Label: Your Tool for a Healthy Heart
February 8th, 2012
February is American Heart Month, and the US Food and Drug Administration has a simple tool to help you achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle! It's called the Nutrition Facts Label, and you can find it on all packaged foods and beverages.
Never Too Old For Love: Revera Report on Romance Sets the Record Straight About Love As You Age
February 8th, 2012Love, romance and social activity in later life has important health, quality of life benefits, says expert gerontologist
Seniors are setting the record straight - love and romance aren't just for the young, according to the Revera Report on Romance, a new survey by Revera Inc., Canada's leading provider of seniors care and services.
Nearly 60 percent of Women Would Choose Cycling Over Sex
February 8th, 2012Most Female Cyclists Would Give up Sex Before Their Bike, According to a Survey of 5,000+ Readers
According to a survey of more than 5,000 cyclists in the March issue of Bicycling magazine, 58 percent of women would choose cycling over sex, if they had to give up one or the other for a month. The issue hits newsstands this week.
Pacific Natural Foods Introduces New Vegetarian Bisques
February 8th, 2012
Pacific Natural Foods has added a selection of organic bisques to its growing line of hearty, ready-to-eat soups. Made with pure and simple organic ingredients, the thick, rich bisques punch up flavor with tender chunks of vegetables in a velvety smooth base.
Alzheimer's Association Commends the Obama Administration for Dedication of New Resources to Alzheimer's
February 7th, 2012
The Alzheimer's Association commends the Obama Administration for dedicating new resources in the fight against Alzheimer's in a uniquely challenging fiscal year in advance of the first ever National Alzheimer's Plan.



