The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cymbalta® (duloxetine HCl) for the maintenance treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults, Eli Lilly and Company announced. The efficacy and safety of Cymbalta for the maintenance treatment of GAD were established in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Patients with GAD who initially had responded to treatment with Cymbalta 60-120 mg/day during a 26-week open-label phase were randomly assigned to receive Cymbalta 60-120mg/day or placebo.

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A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine divided a group of 106 overweight and obese people into two groups: About half spent a year following a diet low in fat – say goodbye to steak and pastries – and high in carbohydrates. The other half went for a year on a low-carb, high-fat diet – have a burger, but skip the bun. In both groups, people lost an average of 30 pounds each.

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The Adrima Corporation has announced that they will be offering a new antioxidant supplement that utilizes Effective Microorganisms™. This is an innovative green technology which is beneficial for humans, animals, and plants. With healthcare costs at an all time high, the company has stated that their product is an effective way to take preventative action and help avoid unnecessary and costly medical problems in the future.

Leafy greens, tomatoes, even sprouts are among the ten foods that pose the biggest risks of food poisoning, according to a new report from the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. These 10 foods account for roughly 40% of all food borne outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated food, the report found. Leafy greens top the list, followed by eggs and tuna. While cheese came in at the sixth position, berries, which are loaded with antioxidants, were tenth on the list.

Apex Nutraceuticals, a leading supplier of naturaceuticals and cosmeuticals, announced the introduction of Acai Health System, three-in-one Acai Based Products, Acai Pure 1000X, Acai Slim XTRA and Acai Cleanse ULTRA. These products will be marketed directly to the consumer. Apex Nutraceuticals Acai has broad-spectrum antioxidant-active compounds that include beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, polyphenolic flavonoids and anthocyanins. Plus Apex Nutraceuticals’ Acai contains several amino acids, B vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals like calcium, chromium, selenium, zinc and iron… and dietary fiber.

With a 100% natural supplement called “Resvera Health Rx” hitting the markets, Resveratrol supplements are gaining popularity. According to Reuters, these resveratrol supplements “combines the powerful antioxidants found in Resveratrol, along with the heart-healthy benefits of Vitamin D3.” Taking these resveratrol supplements daily could reduce your risk of certain health ailments such as “cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, Alzheimer’s and  osteoporosis.

A team of scientists from Australia and New Zealand has developed a new type of broccoli that is said to have 40% more antioxidants than regular varieties. The project’s lead scientist, Dr Rod Jones, says the health benefits of this type of broccoli are scientifically proven. This is the first vegetable variety that is fully tested by science, he added.

Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm found that people who regularly eat chocolates are three times less likely to die from heart disease than others. Antioxidants present in cocoa play a major role in preventing heart diseases and cancer, and according to the researchers, the life saving properties of these antioxidants account for the findings of the present study.

Testing by Brunswick Laboratories has determined that each Vindure 900 tablet from Vinomis Laboratories has an ORAC rating of 19,638, which is more than six times the USDA recommended daily consumption level of antioxidants. The antioxidant power of Vindure comes from a hefty dose of its three primary ingredients: over 400mg of 98% pure trans-Resveratrol, 100mg of pure Quercetin, and 400mg of red wine grape extract containing over 90% polyphenols.

A new study, led by Usha Chakravarthy of Queen’s University in Belfast, has indicated that antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables may decelerate sight loss in many elderly people. The study showed that high intake of antioxidants preserved the muscular pigments, slowing down the progression from early age-related muscular regeneration (AMD) to late AMD.