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Hard-plastic Nalgene water bottles made with bisphenol A will be pulled from stores over the next few months because of growing consumer concern over whether the chemical poses a health risk. Nalge Nunc International, a division of Waltham, Mass.-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., said Friday it will substitute its Nalgene Outdoor line of polycarbonate plastic containers with BPA-free alternatives.

Results of the Saw palmetto for Treatment of Enlarged Prostates (STEP) study look set to be welcomed by all those with an interest in the herbal, which has been the focus of safety concerns.

Indeed, the Danish food safety authorities withdrew saw palmetto products from the market pending an assessment of their safety in March 2006.

It's become common practice for physicians to ask their patients if they are taking dietary supplements before prescribing treatment regimens. What's also becoming more common is the inclusion of natural products training programs for those destined for the healthcare segment.

A new advisory committee will be formed to decide on updates for the government dietary guidelines in line with advances in scientific and medical knowledge.

Epidemiological studies supporting vitamin D and calcium for protection against colorectal cancer may be biochemically and biologically plausible, suggests new research.

Scientists from Emory University in Atlanta and the University of Minnesota are presenting new studies this week at the 2008 American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in San Diego. 

LEONIA, NJ (February 19, 2008)—James J. Gormley has been named Associate Director, Communications at Solgar Vitamin and Herb. Gormley will be responsible for overseeing strategic communications for the premium brand.

Today the Senate passed the SCHIP reauthorization bill, once again by a veto-proof majority and modified to address opponents' concerns about covering immigrants, childless adults, and families with incomes above 300% of the poverty level.

Established in 1988, the American Botanical Council (ABC) is the leading independent, nonprofit, international member-based organization providing education using science-based and traditional information to promote the responsible use of herbal medicine. ABC serves the public, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, industry and media, and has been a highly respected source and an innovative force for many years.