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A recent study suggests that a diet rich in alpha-carotene may be linked to a lower risk of death from any cause.

Although earlier evidence proposed that red and processed meats may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, new evidence suggests that the iron in meat may not be the culprit.

Lycopene, a red pigment primarily found in tomatoes, may have protective effects against osteoporosis, researchers report.

Natural Standard is now offering continuing education credits for all healthcare professionals, including medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, pharmacists, nurses and doctors of osteopathy.

A recent study focusing on the benefits of honey for the treatment of nighttime cough in children found the use of honey to be more beneficial in comparison to conventional treatments.

New evidence suggests that bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in hardened plastics, may have detrimental effects on sperm quality in humans.

CNN recently interviewed Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard and Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital, about the safety and effectiveness of red yeast rice supplements, which are popularly used to lower cholesterol.

According to a recent study, supplementation with the fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may not slow cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

The fall edition of the Journal of the American Association of Integrative Medicine (JAAIM) features a Natural Standard review of integrative therapies for fibromyalgia.

Natural Standard has a newly redesigned website.

Women with high job strain may have an increased risk of heart disease, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010.

Although acupuncture is popularly used as an adjunct to stroke rehabilitation programs, a recent analysis suggests that it may not enhance recovery.

A recent study supports the role of exercise in preventing hip fractures in women with osteopenia.

Drinking cow's milk enriched with the protein lactoferrin may improve acne by up to 20 percent, researchers report in the journal Nutrition.

Pine Bark May Not Improve Heart Health A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that pine bark extract may not reduce blood pressure or help prevent heart problems in patients at high risk for heart disease.