Pomegranate Sows Seeds of Popularity
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Boston Globe
Pomegranate sales and popularity are rapidly increasing for a fruit that was relatively unknown to the public a few years ago.
Abelson, Jenn. Pomegranate Sows Seeds of Popularity. Boston Globe. December 10, 2006.
Supplements: Sorting Fact from Fiction
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ABC News
Dr. Andrew Weil provides tips on finding the right dietary supplement for each person.
Supplements: Sorting Fact from Fiction. ABC News. January 7, 2007.
An Herbal Menopause Therapy Gets a Closer Look
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USA Today
Conflicting information from researchers leaves black cohosh fans confused.
Rubin, Rita. An Herbal Menopause Therapy Gets a Closer Look. USA Today. January 1, 2007.
Brazil Gambles on Monitoring of Amazon Loggers
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New York Times
Re-elected Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula de Silva has enacted a new plan to protect land in the Amazon rainforest from illegal mining, hunting and animal husbandry while still allowing monitored large-scale logging.
Rohter, Larry. Brazil Gambles on Monitoring of Amazon Loggers. New York Times. January 14, 2007.
Magical or Overrated? A Food Additive in a Swirl
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New York Times
Martek Biosciences struggles to increase the presence of their algae derived omega-3 supplement in various food products.
Rivlin, Gary. Magical or Overrated? A Food Additive in a Swirl. New York Times. January 14, 2007.
Libido-enhancing Root in Global Dispute
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Associated Press
Indigenous groups fight to keep their natural resources safe from exploitation through bioprospecting.
Vecchio, Rick. Libido-enhancing Root in Global Dispute. Associated Press. January 5, 2007.
Poll: 38% Have Used Herbal Supplements
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CBS News
A CBS News poll conducted by phone shows that 38 percent of Americans have tried herbal supplements and that 44 percent find them helpful. The poll also differences in use by gender and region.
Poll: 38% Have Used Herbal Supplements. CBS News. January 15, 2007.
17th Century Remedy; 21st Century Potency
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New York Times
Researchers glean a 17th century text for evidence of indigenous cures and find what may be a new type of antibiotic.
Bakalar, Nicholas. 17th Century Remedy; 21st Century Potency. New York Times. January 16, 2007.
Searching Historical Herbal Texts for Potential new Drugs
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British Medical Journal
Researchers describe the process of discovering and testing remedies found in historical texts.
Buenz, Eric J. Searching Historical Herbal Texts for Potential new Drugs. British Medical Journal.December 23, 2006.
Essay; Diet Supplements and Safety; Some Disquieting Data
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New York Times
New York Times writer Dan Hurley writes a controversial and highly erroneous and misleading essay on the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements as part of his campaign to market his new book, Natural Causes.
Hurley, Dan. Essay; Diet Supplements and Safety; Some Disquieting Data. New York Times. January 16, 2007.
New York Times Issues Correction for Erroneous Adverse Event Reporting Infornmation in Hurley Essay
NTU to Test Anti-Depression Herbal Medicine on Pet Dogs, Cats
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The China Post
Taipei medical University may have found an herbal alternative to treat depression in pets with fewer side effects than other pharmaceuticals.
NTU to Test Anti-Depression Herbal Medicine on Pet Dogs, Cats. The China Post. January 26, 2007.
Prof Explores Treatment for Mustard Gas
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Rocky Mountain News
A University of Colorado researcher has been awarded a federal grant to study the properties of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) to prevent or treat chemical burns caused by mustard gas.
Erickson, Jim. Prof Explores Treatment for Mustard Gas. Rocky Mountain News. January 3, 2007.
Thistle Saves Santa Cruz Mushroom Poison Victims
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CBS 5
A potent form of milk thistle is used to treat 6 victims who ingested highly poisonous death cap mushrooms.
Russomanno, Tony. Thistle Saves Santa Cruz Mushroom Poison Victims. CBS 5. January 19, 2007.
Despite Numerous Studies, Final Verdict Still Not in on St. John's wort and Depression
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Medical News Today
Though St Johns wort is widely used and well known, conclusive evidence of its efficacy and side effects are unknown.
Fowler, Kellie. Despite Numerous Studies, Final Verdict Still Not in on St. John's wort and Depression. Medical News Today. January 31, 2007.
Elizabeth Tashjian, 94, an Expert on Nuts, Dies
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New York Times
Nut Museum owner Elizabeth Tashjian dedicated her life to the collection and decoration of nuts.
Martin, Douglas. Elizabeth Tashjian, 94, an Expert on Nuts, Dies. New York Times. February 4, 2007.
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