2013

• December
  • Multivitamins and Selenium May Slow HIV Progression
  • Krill Oil May Raise Omega-3 Index More than Fish Oi
  • Acupuncture Studied for Chronic Low Back Pain
  • Dietary Magnesium Intake Linked to Reduced Heart Disease Risk
  • Saffron Evaluated For Major Depressive Disorder in Adults
  • Journal of Dietary Supplements: New Issue
  • Peppermint Oil May Enhance Athletic Performance in Healthy Males
  • Hibiscus May Lack Effectiveness For High Cholesterol
  • Acupuncture and Moxibustion Evaluated For Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Lavender Aromatherapy May Help Relieve Pain After C-Section
  • FDA: Weight Loss Products Contain Hidden Drug Ingredients
• November
  • Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline
  • Vitamin D Supplementation May Not Improve Bone Density
  • Eating Nuts May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
  • High Phosphorus Intake Associated with Mortality
  • Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: New Issue
  • FDA: Hidden Ingredients Prompt Recall of Multiple Sexual Enhancement Supplements
  • U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Updates Vitamin Recommendations
  • ALA May Impact Cognitive Function in People With Alzheimer's and Diabetes
  • FDA: OxyElite Pro and VERSA-1 Dietary Supplements Linked To Liver Illness
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Symptoms of Macular Degeneration
  • Blood Pressure-Lowering Effects of Lycopene Evaluated
  • Multivitamins With Guarana Studied For Mood and Cognitive Function
  • Pycnogenol® May Reduce Common Cold Symptoms and Duration
• October
  • Dr. Ulbricht on NBC's TODAY Show
  • Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Death from Breast Cancer
  • Coffee Linked to Lower Liver Cancer Risk
  • Marijuana May Reduce Crohn's Disease Symptoms
  • Snacking on Almonds May Decrease Appetite
  • Probiotics May Reduce the Risk of Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Rhodiola Studied For Muscle Soreness in Marathon Runners
  • Massage Therapy May Be Effective For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • FDA: Several Weight Loss Products Contain Undeclared Ingredients
  • FDA: OxyElite Pro Linked To Non-Viral Hepatitis
  • Copper and Magnetic Bracelets Studied For Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Natural Standard Featured in The Wall Street Journal
  • Qi gong May Improve Major Depressive Disorder
• September
  • Qi gong May Benefit Women Receiving Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Blueberries, Apples, Grapes May Reduce Diabetes Risk
  • Exercise May Reduce Depression Symptoms
  • Resveratrol May Lower Blood Sugar
  • Vitamin D May Not Reduce Diarrhea in Infants
  • FDA: Ge Pharma Recalls Creafuse Lots Due To Hidden Ingredients
  • Probiotic Dairy Products May Lack Benefit For IBS Symptoms
  • Chromium May Lack Effect On Insulin Sensitivity
  • Cocoa May Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly
  • Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: New Issue
  • Glucosamine and Chondroitin Linked to Liver Problems
  • Acupuncture Reviewed For Menopausal Hot Flashes
  • FDA: Hardmenstore.com Recalls Products Due To Undeclared Ingredient
  • FDA: Ortiga Contains Undeclared Prescription Drug Diclofenac
• August
  • Red Yeast Rice May Lower Cholesterol
  • High Coffee Intake Linked to Increased Death Risk
  • Red Ginseng May Improve Sleep Quality
  • FDA: Herbal Give Care Products Recalled Due To Hidden Ingredients
  • Yoga May Improve Chronic Neck Pain
  • Kava Safety and Effectiveness Reviewed For Anxiety
  • High Homocysteine Levels Linked To Reduced Cognitive Function
  • Review Evaluates Feverfew For Migraine Prevention
  • Thiamine May Improve Fatigue in IBD
  • Ginseng Evaluated For Enhancing Cognition
  • Gamma Linolenic Acid and Omega-3 Studied For Dry Eye
  • Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: New Issue
  • FDA: Purity First Recalls Products Due To Undeclared Steroids
  • Ginseng May Improve Cancer-Related Fatigue
  • Zinc May Help Reduce Duration of Common Cold
• July
  • Resveratrol May Not Enhance Heart Health Benefits of Exercise
  • FDA: Warning Issued For Illegally Marketed Diabetes Products
  • Probiotics May Reduce Levels of Tooth Decay-Causing Bacteria
  • Beer May Lower Cardiovascular Risk
  • Eating More Nuts May Reduce Risk of Death
  • Soy May Not Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence
  • Multivitamins Evaluated for Effects on Mood, Well-Being
  • Volcano Company Recalls Two Male Sexual Enhancement Products
  • Researchers Evaluate Nordic Diet For Cholesterol Benefits
  • St. John's Wort May Be Cost-Effective Alternative For Depression
  • Cheese and Other Dairy Products May Have Anti-Cavity Benefits
  • Aromatherapy and Hand Massage Studied for Dementia Symptoms
  • Multi-Species Probiotics Evaluated For IBS Symptoms
  • Soy Supplementation Studied For Prostate Cancer Recurrence
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels Associated with Prostate Cancer Risk
  • Psychotherapy Evaluated for Treating Symptoms of Depression
  • Seaweed Studied for Possible Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits
  • Green Tea May Benefit Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels
  • Healthy Dietary Fats May Reduce Mortality in Men With Prostate Cancer
  • Garcinia and Soy Compared For Weight Loss and Cholesterol Benefits
• June
  • FDA Issues Hidden Ingredient Warning For Sexual Enhancement Product
  • FDA: Two Weight Loss Products Contain Hidden Ingredients
  • Vitamin C Studied For Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
  • Dr. Ulbricht Interviewed on Top 5 Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Music Therapy for Reduced Anxiety, Use of Sedatives
  • Salacia May Be Beneficial in Pre-diabetes Management
  • Prenatal Iron Supplementation May Improve Infant Birth Weight
  • Flaxseed May Not Benefit Children with High Cholesterol
  • Federal Authorities Seize DMAA Supplements from GNC Warehouses
  • Isoflavones May Reduce Menopausal Symptoms
  • Review Explores Chinese Medicine Toxicity Classification
  • FDA: Sexual Enhancement Product Contains Undeclared Ingredient
  • FDA: Sex Enhancement Products Contain Hidden Ingredients
  • European Union Approves Some DHA and EPA Health Claims
  • Black Cohosh and St. John's Wort May Improve Menopausal Symptoms
  • Vegetarian Diet Linked To Reduced Mortality
  • Concurrent Use of Antidepressants and St. John's Wort Studied
  • Magnesium Evaluated For Muscle Strength Enhancement
  • Survey: Supplements and Energy Drinks Popular Among Athletes
  • Black Cohosh Studied For Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer
  • Researchers Evaluate Exercise Effects on Elderly Depression
  • Arnica-Containing Powder Studied For Use In Newborns
• May
  • Daily Fish Oil Studied For Possible Heart Disease Benefits
  • Marijuana Linked To Blood Sugar Control, Smaller Waist
  • Cocoa Consumption May Enhance Mood
  • Pycnogenol® May Improve Metabolic Syndrome Symptoms
  • Mediterranean Diet Linked to Improved Brain Function
  • Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Crohn's Disease Symptoms
  • Coffee May Benefit Tamoxifen-Treated Breast Cancer Patients
  • Naturopathic Medicine May Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk
  • Low Dose Magnesium Sulfate Studied For Eclampsia
  • Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Incident Cognitive Impairment Risk
  • Borage Oil and Evening Primrose Oil Studied For Eczema
  • Vitamin D May Affect All-Cause and Heart Disease-Related Mortality
  • Physical Activity May Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
  • Tobacco Plant Family May Reduce Parkinson's Risk
  • FDA: Xymogen Recalls Joint Support Product Atriphen
  • Vitamin D Status May Affect Uterine Fibroid Risk
  • Fish Oil May Reduce Physical Response to Stress
  • Omega-3 Benefits Studied in Overweight Young Adults
  • Melatonin and Poor Sleep Linked in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Glucosamine and Chondroitin Studied For Colon Cancer Risk
• April
  • FDA: Multivitamin Supplement Recall
  • Ginkgo Studied For Chemotherapy Cognitive Side Effects
  • Mindfulness Therapy May Improve Combat PTSD Symptoms
  • Fish and Fish Oil May Affect Adiponectin Differently
  • Glucosamine May Reduce Joint Pain of Breast Cancer Treatment
  • FDA Proposes Adding Selenium to Infant Formula Nutrient Requirements
  • Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Lower Heart Failure Risk
  • Drinking Black Tea May Lower Blood Pressure Variation
  • Mercury Exposure Linked to Diabetes Risk
  • Researchers Evaluate Safety of Saw Palmetto Extract
  • Harmful Effects Linked to Bitter Orange and Caffeine
  • Magnesium May Ease Chronic Low Back Pain
  • Milk Thistle Studied For Hepatitis C
  • Garlic May Help Reduce Long-Term Diabetes Complications
  • Long-Term Effects of Melatonin Studied For Hemodialysis
  • FDA: Undeclared Drugs Contained in Sex Enhancement Products
  • Risk of Lower Muscle Strength Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
  • Cinnamon May Improve Post-Meal Blood Sugar
• March
  • Fish Oil May Stimulate Appetite
  • Weight Loss Interventions May Benefit Obese, Mentally Ill Population
  • Saw Palmetto May Benefit BPH, Sexual Dysfunction
  • Garlic Intake May Not Affect Colorectal Cancer Risk
  • Improved Vitamin D Status May Increase Immunity
  • Physical Therapy May Be Effective Surgery Alternative
  • Aloe, Sea Vegetable Supplement Marketed for Various Health Benefits
  • Melatonin May Reduce Oxidative Stress in MS
  • Some Breast Cancer Treatments Linked To Joint Pain
  • Mental Health May Affect Perceived Substance Risk
  • Possible Treatment Target For Multiple Sclerosis Identified
  • Healthy Plant-Based Foods Linked to Lower Costs
  • FDA: Sexual Enhancement Products Contain Undeclared Drugs
  • Processed Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Mortality
  • High Protein Breakfast Increases Satiety
  • High Iron Intake Linked to Reduced PMS Risk
  • Folate, Vitamin B12 May Improve Schizophrenia Symptoms
  • Melatonin May Not Reduce Weight Loss in Cancer Patients
  • Lack of Sleep May Cause Weight Gain
  • Magnesium Linked to Reduced Heart Disease Risk
  • Green Tea and Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk
  • Cherries May Reduce Inflammation
  • Prebiotics May Aid Calcium Absorption
  • Multivitamins May Not Reduce Heart Complications
  • Immunotherapy for Allergies
  • FDA: Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug
  • Turmeric for Liver Health
  • Moxibustion for Fatigue
  • Cinnamon May Reduce Blood Glucose Levels
  • Yoga May Improve Restless Leg Syndrome
  • DHA Supplementation May Lower Risk of Premature Birth
  • Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health
• February
  • Resveratrol May Benefit Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
  • Avocado Intake Linked to Healthier Diet
  • Probiotics May Reduce Post-Surgical Complications
  • Antioxidants May Not Protect Against Dementia
  • Dairy and High GI Foods May Aggravate Acne
  • Fish Oil May Benefit Hemodialysis Patients
  • FDA: Undeclared Drugs in Weight Loss Supplements
  • Maternal Folic Acid Supplementation May Reduce Autism Risk
  • Acupuncture May Reduce Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
  • Selenium May Not Reduce the Risk for Heart Disease
  • Vitamin C Supplements Linked to Kidney Stones
  • Vegetarian Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk
  • Serum Vitamin D Levels May Vary After Supplementation
  • Mediterranean Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
  • Folic Acid Supplementation May Not Affect Cancer Risk
  • Aloe and Calendula for Diaper Rash
  • FDA: Consumer Warning for Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement
  • Carotenoids May Lower ALS Risk
  • Peppermint Aromatherapy May Relieve Nausea
• January
  • Coffee Fruit May Increase Important Brain Protein
  • FDA Approves Botanical Drug
  • Breastfeeding May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer
  • Vegetable Fiber May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
  • Turnip Extract May Increase Good Cholesterol
  • Acupuncture May Improve Memory
  • Blueberry, Strawberry Intake Linked to Reduced Heart Attack Risk
  • Integrative Therapy Use May Be Common Among Children
  • Lycopene Consumption Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk
  • Multivitamin Effect on Mortality Unclear
  • FDA: Iron Supplement Recall
  • Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction May Reduce Inflammation
  • Myofascial Release May Boost Immunity
  • Many Caffeine Supplements May Have Misleading Labels
  • Osteopathy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Smoke Exposure Linked to Dementia Risk
  • Whey Protein May Increase Fat Loss in the Elderly
  • FDA: Consumer Warning for Weight Loss Supplement
  • Red Ginseng May Benefit Postmenopausal Women
  • Green-lipped Mussel for Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Aged Garlic for the Cold and Flu
  • High BMI Linked to Lower Cognitive Functioning in Children
  • FDA: Supplement May Contain Prescription Drug Ingredients
  • Chiropractic May Relieve Back Pain