New NIH centers to unlock botanical complexity and ‘inform consumer decisions’

The competitive awards, approximately $1.5 million each per year for five years, are part of the Botanical Research Centers (BRC) Program, which is entering its third five-year cycle, with two three of the five centers new additions to the program.

Upland to consider more budget cuts in October

UPLAND - City officials said they will have to make additional cuts to the city s 2010-11 budget due to a prolonged economic recovery period and substantial legal fees.

How an 1,800-year-old herbal mix heals the gut

By Ewen Callaway An age-old mixture of four herbs could spare patients with cancer some of the side effects of chemotherapy. The cocktail comprises Chinese peonies, Chinese liquorice, the fruit of the Chinese date tree and flowers of the Chinese skullcap plant. [More]

Vivoderm’s Natural Skincare Line Now Available on DERMAdoctor.com

Vivoderm now sells it natural skincare products through online retailer, DERMAdoctor.com.

Publicity Rights Go to College in Digital Format

The right to use the image of an athlete or other public figure, and the accompanying value of that image, is considered part of the "right of publicity." Can college athletes, whose representation might be used in video games, claim the same rights as their professional counterparts?