Health Freedom Group Opposes Mandatory AER For Dietary Supplements
After careful review, theAmerican Association for Health Freedom (AAHF) was unable to support theDietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act(S.3546), despite enduring gratitude to the bill's originators andlong-time dietary supplement advocates, Senators Hatch and Harkin. Thoughtheir efforts on behalf of the dietary supplement consumer have beensignificant, the S.3546 falls short of the public's best interests. S. [click link for full article]

Do You Know What’s In Your Joint Care Supplement?
No wonder glucosamine andchondroitin products are top-selling dietary supplements. This popularcombination supplement offers exactly what modern nutrition should -- asafe and natural way to promote joint health* rather than a short-termsolution to mask the emanating discomfort often associated with overworkedjoints. However, not all glucosamine and chondroitin products are createdequal. [click link for full article]

Male sex hormones have made me feel more of a woman
A loss of sex drive is a side-effect of the menopause which conventional treatments, such as HRT, fail to resolve. It's thought that testosterone, the male sex hormone, could help, but its use is controversial. Here Sara Lyndley, who has been using testosterone gel, tells CHARLOTTE DOVEYwhy she's willing to have the treatment

I feel brilliant, says beating heart transplant patient
A 58-year-old builder was feeling 'brilliant' today after becoming the first patient in the UK to undergo a beating heart transplant. Father-of-four Michael Burt, of Burnham Market, Norfolk, underwent the operation in May

Pinot noir and carrot cake…little tips for living longer
You don't have to become a fitness fanatic to avoid an early grave. New research shows that when it comes to adding years to your life, it's the little things that count. Here are some of the simplest dietary changes you can make