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NCMIC Announces the NaturoPath to Practice Awards
NCMIC (Clive, IA) has announced the launch of the NaturoPath to Practice Awards, a quarterly award program created to help naturopathic students offset the significant costs associated with their education—including tuition, books, rent, groceries and more. “We know that becoming a naturopathic physician is a huge financial commitment,” said Jackie Hellrung, senior naturopathic program manager ...
Vitamin C Flips the Skin’s “Youth Genes,” Reversing Age-related Thinning, Study Says
The skin acts as the body’s first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength. About 90 percent of the cells in this layer are keratinocytes, which originate from deeper layers of the epidermis and migrate upward, ultimately forming the ...
Danone Acquires The Akkermansia Company
The Akkermansia Company (TAC, Belgium) has announced that it has been acquired by Danone, a leading global food and beverage company. TAC’s founding scientists first discovered the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT in 2004 and have since developed it using state-of-the-art technology. They clinically demonstrated its power to reinforce the gut barrier, reduce inflammation and counteract metabolic disorders such ...
Study Links Coffee Consumption to Lower Risk of All-cause Mortality
While you’re probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk ...
IFM Releases 2024 Impact Report Findings
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting a year marked by meaningful growth, expanded access and transformative partnerships that are shaping the future of functional medicine. “IFM’s achievements in 2024 reflect more than just numbers—they represent lives changed, systems improved, and a growing global movement toward personalized, root-cause care,” said Amy R. ...
CRN’s 2025 ‘Day on the Hill’ Brings Together Top Supplement Executives & Lawmakers
More than 79 dietary supplement industry executives representing member companies of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) convened in Washington, D.C. for CRN’s annual Day on the Hill—a cornerstone event that promotes direct dialogue between industry leaders and lawmakers. Held on June 11, the event featured 69 face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill, including discussions with ...
Daily Almond Snack Improves Health of People With Metabolic Syndrome
A daily dose of almonds improved key health markers for people with metabolic syndrome in a study led by scientists at Oregon State University’s (OSU) Linus Pauling Institute and the OSU College of Health. The findings, published in Nutrition Research, showed that eating 2 ounces of almonds—approximately 45 nuts—daily led to signs of better cardiometabolic and ...
ACA Chiropractors Appointed to CPT Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee
Members of the CPT Advisory Committee, which includes HCPAC, serve as resources to the CPT Editorial Panel, which maintains the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code set used across the health care industry to report procedures and services and to process claims. HCPAC members represent limited-license practitioners and other allied health professionals, providing advice on procedure coding ...
New Survey Finds Strong Support for Dietary Supplement Reform
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) recently released results of a new survey, which found that Americans’ use of dietary supplements as a valued tool to maintain and support overall health and wellness remains high, while three-quarters of those polled say regulatory reform for dietary supplements is needed. Key findings include: Dietary supplements are a mainstream ...
Bastyr University Lists Kenmore Campus For Sale
Bastyr University Board of Trustees approved a resolution to list its Kenmore campus for sale on May 14. The university’s Kenmore campus is located at 14500 Juanita Drive N.E. in Kenmore WA. It sits on more than 50 acres of land positioned on the northeast shore of Lake Washington inside Saint Edward State Park. Bastyr ...
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