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Duke & UNC Team Up for Research on Nutritional Approach to Male Infertility
It took Summer Goodson, PhD, nearly a year to find six men genetically qualified to participate in a sperm function study at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) in Kannapolis. Male fertility is still a sensitive subject, said Dr. Goodson, a post-doctoral research associate at the NRI, making it tough to rely on traditional recruitment ...
Consuming Adequate Choline is Critical During Pregnancy
Choline is an essential nutrient, critical to overall health. It is especially important during pregnancy. Choline plays a vital role in development of the brain in the fetus and in infants. Insufficient choline in the fetal brain adversely affects the development of the hippocampus and cortex—areas of the brain that regulate higher thinking and memory, ...
NCNM Nabs Awards at AANP Conference
The National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM, Portland, OR) President David J. Schleich, PhD, and the college’s Global Health Program Co-chair Tabatha Parker, ND, were both honored on August 8 by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the national professional organization of licensed naturopathic physicians, at its 30th annual conference held in Oakland, CA. ...
Metagenics to Hold 4th Annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit
Metagenics, Inc. (Aliso Viejo, CA) will host its fourth annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit held at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ on September 25-27, 2015. The theme for the 2015 Lifestyle Medicine Summit is “Healthy Aging—100% Vitality for Your First 100 years: Restoring and Maintaining Optimal Health.” This landmark ...
OCOM Announces Interim President
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) recently announced the selection of Trustee Deborah Howe, PhD, FAICP as interim president, pending the retirement of current President Michael J. Gaeta, EdD after his 10 years of service to OCOM. Dr. Howe has served on the OCOM Board of Trustees since 1998 and brings visionary leadership, extensive ...
Emerson Ecologics Announces First Annual Conference for Integrative Health Care Practitioners
Emerson Ecologics (Manchester, NH) has announced its first annual conference, IGNITE: The Business of Better Medicine. The conference will provide integrative health care practitioners with the necessary business knowledge to develop a thriving and fulfilling practice. Scheduled for November 13-15, 2015 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA, the conference ...
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