NANOTECHNOLOGY is a hot topic in science. Not a day goes by without news of some clever device forged using components measuring billionths of a metre. But as is often the case, Mother Nature got there long before humans did. Living cells ...
Optivia Biotechnology has secured a $1.8m two-year Phase II small business innovation research (SBIR) grant, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The federal grant is expected to ...
Yellow Foods Invigorate the Spleen's Functions Yellow foods help invigorate the functions of the spleen and stomach, regain one's health, and improve the secretion of a woman's hormones. They also have a marked curative effect on the ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the complete response submission made by Endo Health Solutions' subsidiary Endo Pharmaceuticals to the new drug application (NDA) for its testosterone undecanoate injection ...
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Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has not changed its standards for responsibly raised beef, reaffirming its commitment to antibiotic-free meat. The company's responsibly raised beef, chicken and pork continue to come from ...
Generic and specialty pharmaceutical company Mylan Pharmaceuticals has introduced a portfolio of women's healthcare products in India, expanding its product base in the country. Consisting of eight products initially, the portfolio is ...
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Nutrition Dried fruits retain most of the nutritional value of fresh fruits, and so are included with fresh fruit in dietary recommendations by U.S. and world health agencies. The specific nutrient content of the different dried fruits ...
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US-based full-service supermarket chain Roche Bros has introduced new chicken and pork options, expanding its meat department offerings. The chain is offering chicken with no added antibiotics and Niman Ranch all natural pork. According ...
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Perhaps prompted by all the ads for drugs such as AndroGel 1.62% and Axiron, many men attribute their lagging libido to reduced testosterone levels. But stress, depression, lack of sleep or exercise, work load, or changed feelings about ...
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Are formula cans and plastic baby bottles safe? The linings of formula cans and polycarbonate (a type of plastic) baby bottles contain the chemical bisphenol A (or BPA). While there's little scientific data on the effects of BPA on ...
EVOL Foods, a US-based producer of natural and organic frozen meals and snacks, has announced that a number of its burritos and entrees will now be available at Target stores nationwide. To celebrate EVOL's product distribution at Target, ...
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Everyone is emphasizing on the same thing today, that is to save the earth from the disastrous aftermaths of the modern-day evils that are, pollution, overpopulation and deforestation. The earth is in a dire need to be saved by reducing the ...
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The effects of attachment surface energy on biofilms have been evaluated for wastewater treatment, with biofilms grown on four plastic types at a full-scale wastewater plant. It was found that higher surface energy surfaces may improve ...
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US-based Roberts Dairy is set to sell its milk and dairy products under Hiland Dairy Foods label from May 2013. The move is aimed at strengthening the business of both the companies under one roof. Roberts Dairy, a division of Prairie ...
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In addition to organic baby and toddler clothing, Moms and Dads shopping for stylish, earth-friendly youth size fashions. The spring collection for girls and boys ages 4 to 12 is made from certified organic cotton fabric and uses only ...