Petition Calls for FDA to Regulate Energy Drinks
from USA Today
One hundred scientists and physicians have written a letter to the Food and Drug Administration asking for more regulation of increasingly popular energy drinks because their high caffeine content puts young drinkers at possible risk for caffeine intoxication and higher rates of alcohol-related injuries. More

Ray of Sunshine for Infertile Males

Couples struggling to conceive should move their focus out of the bedroom and on to the beach, new fertility research suggests. In a paper presented to this week's Fertility Society of Australia conference, Dr. Anne Clark shows vitamin D deficiency may play a major role in male infertility. More

Yogurt Can Benefit Bladder Cancer, say Researchers

Two servings of yogurt per day can reduce the risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 40 per cent, say Swedish scientists. The researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm concluded those that consumed two yogurt pots or yogurt mini drinks were less likely to develop bladder cancer than those that ate no or little yogurt. More

Foods to Fight Depression

Though drugs are often considered the first line of treatment for depression, a dietary change might be all you need, says James Gordon, a psychiatrist who advocates nondrug approaches to depression. More

Naturoceuticals: Are They Good or Bad for Patients with Heart Failure?

The recent presentation the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America emphasizes the need for heart disease patients to exercise caution and be aware of the potential dangers associated with the use of naturoceuticals. More

Coupon Usage Rising as Consumers Grapple with Financial Crisis and Economy

In a consumer buying survey launched during the financial crisis' first record market drop, nine out of 10 consumers reported paying more attention to everyday spending using grocery coupons to help manage finances during this economic crisis. More

Banana Under-used in Prepared Foods, Say Researchers

Bananas are not being as exploited as much as they could be in prepared food, according to researchers, and research could stimulate greater interest from industry in a fruit that has long-standing popularity with consumers. More

Sabinsa Hosts Industry Meeting on GSK Petition at SupplySide: Trade Association Heads to Give Update, Call to Action

Sabinsa Corp. is hosting an industry meeting today to discuss the Citizen Petition filed by Glaxo Smith Klein (GSK) at Virgo Publishing’s SupplySide West. The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Casanova Room 601 at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas. Speakers will include David Seckman, executive director / chief executive officer for the Natural Products Association; Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association; Loren Israelsen of the Utah Natural Products Alliance; Steven Mister, executive director for the Council for Responsible Nutrition; and industry regulatory attorney Marc Ullman. More

How Retailers Can Make the Best of a Slowdown

These downturn dynamics--declining sales followed by a sluggish recovery period--mean retailers should move quickly to minimize performance deterioration. The challenge, of course, is that retailers have a large number of options to sort through, ranging from cutting costs by shutting stores or restructuring support functions, to increasing revenue by refreshing stores or overhauling promotions. More