Ginkgo Biloba Still Shows Promise
from USA Today
Unfortunately, there is
no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Even so, reputable research has shown that
ginkgo biloba might hold promise in improving symptoms or delaying the onset of
Alzheimer's, which are monumental benefits. More
Vitamin D Deficiency a Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Vitamin D deficiency is an
unrecognized, emerging cardiovascular risk factor, which should be screened for
and treated, a U.S. researcher says. Dr. James H. O'Keefe, cardiologist and
director of Preventive Cardiology at the Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas
City, Mo., said it is estimated that up to half of U.S. adults and 30 percent of
children and teenagers have vitamin D deficiency. More
FTC Cracks Down on Disclaimers
In the future, when consumers see a
weight-loss advertisement showing photos of dramatic changes, the disclaimer
will have to say more than simply "actual results may vary." That's one of the
issues addressed in the Federal Trade Commission's proposed revisions to the
Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, a
document that spells out what information advertisers must include in ads
relying on endorsements and testimonials. More
Beauty Goes Green
There is a lot of hype in the beauty
industry right now about so called "green" products. There are literally
thousands of products on the market claiming to be green, environmentally
friendly, natural, safe, organic, flower and plant-based, pure, botanical, and
eco-friendly. The Natural Products Association has been working with
manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and the personal care industry to create The
Natural Standard. More
Couponing in the Digital Age
Coupons are already well-established
as a promotional vehicle in the U.S., with coupon-clipping Americans comprising
86 percent of households and driving 89 percent of all-outlet dollar sales,
according to data compiled by Nielsen. But that doesn't mean manufacturers and
retailers shouldn't be looking for ways to make it simpler for households to
receive and redeem coupons. More
Ailing FDA May Need a Major Overhaul
Shaken by a series of alarming
failures, the FDA desperately needs an infusion of strong leadership, money,
technology and personnel and perhaps a major restructuring, say former
officials, members of Congress, watchdog groups and various government reports.
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Five Foods that
Perk up Your Skin
Perhaps the only food you associate
with skin is a little whipped cream on Saturday night, but plenty of other foods
can help protect it so you look and stay younger. More
How to DIY...Inventory Management
Have you ever run out of the latest
'must-have' kitchen gadget or specialty food item right in the middle of the
busy fourth quarter? Find yourself stocked to the gills with wire whisks yet not
enough organic coffee or tea? This fine line between keeping too much inventory
and not enough is a common concern among retailers. And in today's competitive
environment, retailers can't afford to lose a sale and a loyal customer due
to unavailability of merchandise. More
FDA May Approve Stevia-based Sweeteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
may approve zero-calorie sweeteners derived from a shrub called stevia, analysts
say. Major U.S. beverage companies PepsiCo Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. want to
market stevia-sweetened products once the sweetener gets approval. More
For Three Years, Every Bite Organic
Fruits, vegetables and animals can be
100 percent organic. What about people? In a fascinating experiment on himself
Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician and author in Danville, Calif., decided to
find out. For the last three years, Dr. Greene has eaten nothing but organic
foods, whether hes cooking at home, dining out or snacking on the road. More