Not all commercially available probiotics are effective in children with acute diarrhea, according to this study from researchers at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy. (more…)

Results from the Invecchiare in Chianti (InCHIANTI) Study indicate that low selenium blood levels are independently associated with poor skeletal muscle strength — at least in Tuscany.

But should older people take selenium supplements? (more…)

Using a scale of 1 to 4 stars, the proposed regulation will help consumers identify the level of UVA protection offered by a product. (more…)

My pharmacist tells me that the prescription strength omega-3 fatty acid product called Omacor is having its name changed. (more…)

This report provides a reason to review the past few months of CAM studies and reviews on depression. (more…)

Reports from chiropractic journals say that manipulating the neck region helps reduce blood pressure in some people.

Prof. Jim Deuchars from the University of Leeds in the UK and coworkers have examined pathways between the neck and the brain to help define how neck muscles could play a crucial role in controlling blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing. (more…)

A spray has been developed from the major components of marijuana (cannabis), including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in alcohol. The formulation is sprayed under the tongue or in the cheek to relieve pain in multiple sclerosis.

This small study examined effects on the mucus membrane of the mouth. (more…)

Bulk prices of vitamin C have quadrupled since the first quarter of the year. It’s mainly due to cutbacks in production by Chinese suppliers who control as much 70% to 90% of the market. (more…)

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has selected the first 2 fellows for the NCCAM Director’s Fellowship in CAM Research. (more…)

This is way off topic for this blog, but my son-in-law, Jason LaFortune of Temper-Mental Racing, will participate in this rally at the end of this month.

The rally starts Friday, August 24th near Darwin and heads south to Perth finishing September 1st.

They will blog the rally here.

Please enjoy it with us.

8/17/07 19:40 JR