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Reuters Share     U.S. Senate Democrats cleared the second of three 60-vote hurdles on President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul on Tuesday, moving its version of the landmark legislation one step closer to passage before Christmas.The last 60-vote hurdle will come on Dec. 23, with a vote to approve the bill -- which requires a simple majority in the 100-seat chamber -- scheduled for Christmas Eve. More
NPA Member Benefit -- Save on Holiday Shipping with FedEx Natural Products Association Share
FedEx and the Natural Products Association would like to help association members with their holiday shipping needs. As a member of Natural Products Association, you can receive discounts on select FedEx services. It's the FedEx Advantage -- another great advantage for members of Natural Products Association. Visit the FedEx Web site for holiday shipping information and helpful shipping tips. More
Salmonella Product Recalls The New York Times Share
Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts of Eugene, Ore., is recalling 6,712.5 pounds of raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels sold in stores from Nov. 2 through Dec. 4. No illnesses have been reported. The hazelnut kernels were distributed in retail and wholesale stores, restaurants and bakeries in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Oklahoma and New Jersey. The recall has been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella. More
Home-based Child Care Meeting Nutritional Standards; Widespread Use of TV a Concern Science Daily Share
A large study of family child care providers shows that while nutrition standards are often met, most children ages 2 to 5 are not getting enough physical activity and are exposed to the television for most of the day. A study of about 300 home-based child care providers by Oregon State University's Stewart Trost, an internationally-recognized expert on childhood obesity issues, sheds light on both positive and negative aspects of family daycare providers. More The Ten Customer Service Trends for 2010 Small Business Trends Share
In 2010, customer service makes a big comeback. It becomes the new marketing. Forget about paying lip service to offering "great customer service." Let go all of those "the customer is always right" myths. It's time to offer outstanding customer service only because it makes economic sense for your small business. It is the only truly sustainable competitive advantage. Read on to learn what to watch for in 2010. More Pomegranates: Latest Weapon in the Fight Against MRSA Microbe World Share
Pomegranates have already been hailed as a super-food but a team of scientists from Kingston University in Southwest London has found a new use for the deep red fruit. The team, led by Professor Declan Naughton, has discovered that the rind can be turned into an ointment for treating MRSA and other common hospital infections. More
New Twin Study Highlights Environmental Risk Factors for Skin Aging Cosmetics Design Share
Controlling for genetic factors by investigating a number of twin pairs helped researchers in Ohio tease out the effects of a number of lifestyle factors on skin aging. The study, published in a recent issue of the Archives of Dermatology, involved 65 twin pairs, ten of which were monozygotic twins (genetically identical). According to the study, led by Kathryn J. Martires at the Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, when controlling for genetic factors, a number of environmental features affecting skin appearance become apparent. More Urinary Tract Cancer Associated with Chinese Herbal Products Containing Aristolochic Acid EurekAlert! Share
The carcinogen aristolochic acid, which was found in many prescribed Chinese herbal products including Guan Mu Tong, is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract cancer, according to a new study published online December 21 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Many countries, such as Taiwan, have banned products containing aristolochic acid, because of clinical cases of urothelial cancer in association with aristolochic acid use. However, no such associations, to the authors' knowledge, have been documented in herbal products containing aristolochic acid. More Korean Ginseng Combined with HAART Beneficial in Treating HIV-infected Patients NHI OnDemand Share
A study published in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology investigated whether Korean red ginseng (KRG) could have beneficial effects in HIV-1-infected patients administered highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The scientists analyzed the CD4 T-cell count, viral load and resistance mutations in 46 patients. Twenty-three patients were treated with HAART plus KRG and the other twenty-three patients were treated with HAART alone. The combination group experienced a significant increase in CD4 T-cell count in comparison to the group treated with HAART alone. More
E-Waste Stream: Sink or Swim? OPEN Forum Share
We've become so used to our electronics that we can't imagine a life without them. With our increasing dependence comes an exponentially increasing amount of e-waste. For every great new gadget that hits the market, older, outdated iterations head to the landfill. At the same time, with more gadgets hitting the market, the precious materials necessary to meet our demands are becoming harder and harder to come by. More Greener Pastures Ahead? Five Trends You'll See in 2010 Environmental Leader Share
Where is green going in the consumer market in 2010? Read on in the linked article to explore five trends for the upcoming year. More
Attitudes of Overweight and Normal Weight Adults Regarding Exercise at Health Clubs The Medical News Share
With only 30 percent of Americans trying to lose weight meeting the National Institutes of Health exercise guidelines of 300 minutes/week, a study in the January/February 2010 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explores the paradox that exists -- an antidote for obesity and its comorbidities is exercise, but the majority of obese Americans do not exercise. Investigators explored and compared the barriers associated with regular exercise in health clubs between overweight and normal weight individuals. More
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