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Azuca Takes the Fast Lane with Infusions in the Hemp Cannabinoid Market Through Strategic Collaboration with Open Book Extracts

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
RTD, Absorption, CGMP, Inhalation, Titan Mare Explorer, Infusion, OBX, NSF, Drink, B2B, Chocolate, THC

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azuca, a trailblazer in advanced infusions within the regulated cannabis market, today announced a strategic collaboration with leading cannabinoid ingredient and product manufacturer Open Book Extracts (OBX) for the burgeoning hemp market, inclusive of federally-compliant, hemp-derived delta-9 THC.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration harnesses Azuca's innovative TiME INFUSION® process and ACTiVATOR® product line with OBX's expertise in cannabinoid ingredients, product development, and finished goods manufacturing.
  • Positioned as a "fast track" solution, Azuca and OBX will offer brands and manufacturers a streamlined pathway from concept to market, significantly reducing the time it takes to reach consumers.
  • "At Azuca, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver efficient, reliable, and delicious cannabis experiences for consumers.
  • "Open Book Extracts is committed to making products that work for brands that care," shares Nicole Brown, OBX Chief Innovation Officer.

Country Life® Fortifies Leadership with Seasoned CEO and CFO Appointments

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Growth, Country, Clearcutting, CFO, Country Life, Life, Acquisition, Ben, Danaus, NSF, Fortune 500, Biochemistry, Economics, Ben & Jerry's, Management

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Country Life®, a pioneer in the natural products industry, announces the appointment of Rob Robillard as chief executive officer and Dan Danai as chief financial officer. Following its acquisition by Denver, CO-based private equity firm Lion Equity Partners in 2023, Country Life is strategically positioning itself for future growth. The addition of Robillard and Danai underscores the company's commitment to expanding its existing brands, including Country Life® Vitamins, Desert Essence®, and Biochem®, and pursuing opportunities for acquisitions in the wellness and beauty sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Following its acquisition by Denver, CO-based private equity firm Lion Equity Partners in 2023, Country Life is strategically positioning itself for future growth.
  • Rob Robillard, CEO, Country Life
    Robillard brings a wealth of leadership experience in both retail and private equity sectors.
  • Danai joins Country Life with extensive financial and managerial experience garnered from Fortune 500 companies, and small to medium sized businesses.
  • Country Life is poised for expansion and innovation under the leadership of Robillard and Danai.

MelliCell Inc. Awarded Competitive Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Obesity, Innovation, Science, SBIR, Research, National Science Foundation, Small business, NSF, Drug development, Small Business Innovation Research, Engineering, Pharmaceutical industry

NEWTON, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MelliCell Inc. has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on "Industrial Scale Technology for Drug Development in Mature Human Fat Cells." This project underscores MelliCell's commitment to revolutionizing obesity treatment by leveraging cellular-level insights to address the root causes of this global health challenge. The company's innovative approach promises to improve patient outcomes by tapping into the therapeutic potential of mature human fat cells.

Key Points: 
  • NEWTON, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MelliCell Inc. has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $275,000 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on "Industrial Scale Technology for Drug Development in Mature Human Fat Cells."
  • The company's innovative approach promises to improve patient outcomes by tapping into the therapeutic potential of mature human fat cells.
  • Once a small business is awarded a Phase I grant, it becomes eligible to apply for Phase II funding and additional supplements totaling up to $2 million.
  • To learn more about how NSF helps unlock future technologies for national and societal impact, visit: https://beta.nsf.gov/tip/latest .

Coway Water Purifiers Certified for Microplastic Removal

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Eating, Health, NSF International, WWF, WQA, Particulates, Nanoparticle, Microplastics, NSF, World Health Organization, Plastic, Pollution, Water, Safety, WHO, Water Quality Association, Intertek, Bottled water

Coway has certified its water purifiers for their performance and microplastic removal with the assistance of international bodies.

Key Points: 
  • Coway has certified its water purifiers for their performance and microplastic removal with the assistance of international bodies.
  • To date, 26 of Coway's direct-flow water purifiers, a.k.a NanoTrap water purifiers, and 3 NanoTrap filters have been certified as conforming to the NSF/ANSI 401 standards by the Water Quality Association (WQA).
  • By Intertek's validation for microplastic removal performance, Coway's reverse osmosis water purifiers are verified to reduce nanoparticles with an efficiency of over 99%.
  • [2]Coway's exclusive performance testing methodology for water purifiers was approved and adopted as a test protocol by Intertek for evaluating and certifying microplastic removal efficacy.

Fuel Your Inner Athlete: Garden of Life® Introduces Sport Line Extension

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Body composition, Metabolism, Vitamin, Exercise, Disease, Probiotic, PALM, Gold, GMO, Athlete, Skin, Nutritional science, NSF, Sport, Facial muscles, BEACH, Elasticity, Food, Dietary supplement

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden of Life®, a Nestlé Health Science brand and leader in supplements made from clean, traceable, non-GMO ingredients, is introducing exciting new products within the beloved Sport collection. The latest launch is made to deliver clean, clinically studied performance support that's easy to fit into any daily routine.

Key Points: 
  • The latest launch is made to deliver clean, clinically studied performance support that's easy to fit into any daily routine.
  • Garden of Life's new Sport products combine certified Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified USDA Organic ingredients into multi-tasking formulas that support everything from a daily nature walk to the quest for a gold medal.
  • "We are proud to launch the next generation of Garden of Life Sport products based on consumer demands, formulated with new innovative ingredients and third-party certifications to maintain the highest standards."
  • This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Free Online Summit to Reveal Common Toxins Found in Homes and Ways to Reduce Them April 22-28, 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Online, Pesticide, Alzheimer's disease, Exercise, Field line, International Space Station, National Building Museum, Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Organic compound, Electromagnetic radiation, Radiation, Education, The New York Times, National Science Foundation, Partnership, International, Harvard University, Building science, Stanford University, NSF, NASA, Water quality, Formaldehyde, The Wall Street Journal, Building, Longevity, EMR, Subject-matter expert, AI, WELL, Architecture, Museum, Gallery, Health, EMF, Mechanical engineering, Light, Cornell University, Ageing, Volatile organic compound, Atmosphere, Lighting, Habit, BIOS, Carcinogen, Physician, Allergen, Medical device

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We often think that nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle are the keys to wellness. But what if our internal home environment also greatly affects our longevity and health more than we realize?

Key Points: 
  • But what if our internal home environment also greatly affects our longevity and health more than we realize?
  • "Homes that are not properly maintained and cleaned for toxins can lead to a plethora of problems that contribute to health issues.
  • Fortunately, changes to your living and working environment can provide you with the opportunity to improve your health and prevent disease."
  • Join the experts April 22-28, 2024, to discover how to create a home for you and your family that fosters health and promotes a healthier planet!

Eco-Design Revolutionizes Septic Systems in 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Coco, Porosity, Life, Certification, Absorption, Environment, NSF, Sand, Transport, Sewage treatment

As an NSF-certified septic system, the Ecoflo linear biofilter allows homes not connected to sewer systems to treat their wastewater and make it safe for the receiving environment.

Key Points: 
  • As an NSF-certified septic system, the Ecoflo linear biofilter allows homes not connected to sewer systems to treat their wastewater and make it safe for the receiving environment.
  • The Ecoflo linear biofilter is the first septic system of its category to use eco-design to maximize its individual components in a sustainable way.
  • Similar septic systems rely on scarce sand and use synthetic, non-renewable materials to filter wastewater.
  • This, paired with the renewable coco mattress, creates a septic system that is installed for life.

DEXSORB® APPROVED TO TREAT PFAS IN MASSACHUSETTS

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
RCRA, Environmental protection, Cyclodextrin, Attention, PFNA, PFAS, PFOS, Environment, Bartlett, City, Cancer, PFOA, Groundwater, Carbon, MMCL, Drinking, NSF, EPA, Water, Immune system, Safety, AECOM, DWP, Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, Drinking water, Cosmetics

In October 2020, MassDEP established the Massachusetts Maximum Contaminant Level (MMCL), a PFAS public drinking water standard, at 20 parts per trillion (ppt) for the sum of concentrations of six PFAS chemicals: PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, and PFDA.

Key Points: 
  • In October 2020, MassDEP established the Massachusetts Maximum Contaminant Level (MMCL), a PFAS public drinking water standard, at 20 parts per trillion (ppt) for the sum of concentrations of six PFAS chemicals: PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, and PFDA.
  • Made with renewable cyclodextrins, the media features 0.78 nanometer adsorbent cups with molecular selectivity for PFAS.
  • The media is certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standards, validating its safety for use to treat public drinking water.
  • The ability to regenerate DEXSORB and isolate PFAS waste in concentrated form makes it highly compatible with destruction technologies."

Overeating and starving both damage the liver: Cavefish provide new insight into fatty liver disease

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Fatty liver disease, Cirrhosis, Liver failure, Life Science Alliance, Type, DSM-IV codes, Liver, Obesity, Exercise, Gene expression, FNRS, Disease, Assistant, Iowa State University, Associate, National Science Foundation, Zebrafish, Research, Food, NIH, Human, Biology, Atrophy, Type 2 diabetes, Mexican, NSF, Starvation, Fruit, Medical research, Liver disease, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Animal, Dietary supplement

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation. Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy. The findings have implications for understanding and potentially addressing liver conditions in humans.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation.
  • Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy.
  • "We have discovered for the first time an organism – cavefish—that can avoid fatty liver under starvation conditions," said Cobham.
  • "Fatty liver can result in complications like liver cirrhosis and liver failure.

Receive A Powerful Punch of Purification With New PureSip Adapt™: Game-changing Filter Transforms Any Bottle Into A Feature-Rich Filtration System

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Drinking water, CMO, Travel, Pleasure, NSF, Nano, EPA, McCormick Place, Water, Bottled water

CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cismea Global, today announced the U.S. launch of PureSip™ Adapt, one of the world's first universal straw filters designed to transform any bottle into its own filtration system. This new innovation can be set up in seconds and utilizes a superior nano-carbon filter (NSF 42) for reducing more than 80 contaminants from any water source, allowing consumers to enjoy a healthier hydration experience.

Key Points: 
  • PureSip™ Adapt will be featured at booth N7322 at The Inspired Home Show, March 17-19, in Chicago, IL at Mccormick Place.
  • CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cismea Global, today announced the U.S. launch of PureSip™ Adapt, one of the world's first universal straw filters designed to transform any bottle into its own filtration system.
  • PureSip™ Adapt comes at a critical time since 26 million Americans are exposed to contaminated water, according to the EPA.
  • "PureSip™ Adapt makes it easy for people who don't have access to filtered water to quickly transform their bottle into a purification system so they can enjoy a refreshing drink that's contamination-free."