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A new study suggests that coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, may be a safe treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease, although the extent of its effectiveness is still unknown. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

The Natural Products Association (NPA) expressed its concern regarding findings presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference that indicated no statistically significant relationships between dietary supplements and lung cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A group of recent studies has investigated the effects of music therapy on a variety of patients, from young, grieving youth to terminally ill elderly. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

With summer almost officially here, Natural Standard would like to provide readers with a few summer sun safety tips. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Trace element supplementation after major burns modulates antioxidant status and clinical course by way of increased tissue trace element. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Acquisition of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which predominantly occurs before the age of 10, may reduce the risks associated with asthma and allergies. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Compounds derived from the blue agave fruit, which is used to make the popular hard liquor tequila, may help deliver drugs to the colon to treat colon diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Reducing the acrylamide content of coffee to protect against potential nervous system damage and carcinogenic effects may also negatively impact the flavor and nutritional benefits of the popular beverage. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Curcumin, the yellow pigment of the spice turmeric, may help fight cancer and other diseases. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A diet rich in dairy products does not lower body weight, although it may lower blood pressure. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

High-fat dairy foods, such as ice cream and whole milk, may decrease the risk of infertility while low-fat alternatives, such as yogurt and skim milk, may increase the risk. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Beta-carotene supplements may not help prevent vision loss, contrary to the popular belief that carrots, rich in the beta-carotene compound, sharpen eyesight. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement advising consumers to avoid raw oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reaffirmed its position on the safety of aspartame, following a review of an Italian study that had linked the artificial sweetener to cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.