The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (the “Regulations”) came into force on May 26, 2008. Douglas McLachlan writes on The Journal website that it represents “the most extensive modernization and simplification of the consumer protection framework for 20 years.”

But what’s the CAM connection? (more…)

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered companies to stop marketing unapproved drug products that contain papain for topical application to the skin. (more…)

 The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center opened Sept. 2nd in Baltimore, Maryland. (more…)

There’s a need, but no well-documented evidence.

Researchers from the Miami VA Medical Center in Florida have complied a detailed review. (more…)

 Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands have studied the relationship between omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and the risk of colorectal adenoma — a benign tumor. (more…)

 The FDA has released draft guidance stating it will not require a label on food made from genetically engineered animals. (more…)

 Drinking more might lower the risk of liver disease, according to researcher from Zhejiang University in China.

But what about all that caffeine? (more…)

Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan report it reduces side effects.

The results were presented during the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology annual meeting. (more…)

“The data available are insufficient to assess any potential benefit or harm from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplementation,” according to researchers from the Istituto Nazionale Neurologico Carlo Besta in Milan, Italy.

Here’s what they found after reviewing the available research. (more…)

 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking legal action against companies making deceptive claims that their products cure or treat cancer while offering either no proof, or quoting false clinical evidence.

The products affected include essiac teas and other herbal mixtures, laetrile, black salve (a corrosive ointment), and mushroom extracts.

Here’s a list of the companies and their bogus products. (more…)

 Clinicians from Southampton University Hospitals Trust report on 3 patients with disabling salicylate-induced intolerance. (more…)

 “The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has decided that resources are better directed at this time to testing other potential therapies for autism spectrum disorders, and is not pursuing the additional review required to begin the study.” (more…)

 Many treatment options were reviewed.

The strongest evidence was for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce psychological harm in children and adolescents following trauma. (more…)

Researchers from Istituto Dermopatico dell Immacolata in Rome, Italy report its effect on the risk for cutaneous melanoma — the cancer diagnosed in Senator McCain. (more…)

Professor Ernst presents an overview of Cochrane reviews on acupuncture. (more…)

ConsumerLab.com has reported the results of quality control tests on black cohosh supplements, soy and red clover isoflavone supplements, and progesterone creams.

Among the products tested, quality was inconsistent according to an article on HealthNewsDigest.com. (more…)

 Researchers report positive effects when vitamin A and zinc were given to young children from the country of Burkina Faso in West Africa. (more…)

 Small studies suggest that massage therapy may relieve pain and other symptoms.

Here are results from a large study. (more…)

 The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published recommendations for the pharmacologic treatment of low bone density and prevention of fractures in people with osteoporosis.

Here’s their summary on calcium and vitamin D. (more…)

HemOnc Today interviews experts… and me.

They should have asked Dr. Stanton…read on. (more…)