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Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
SABER Steering Committee Member Dr. Paula Brown Highlights Urgent Need for Scientific Clarity on Kratom at International Symposium
CLEVELAND, OH, May 8, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Dr. Paula Brown, a distinguished member of the Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) Steering Committee and Director of Applied Research at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, recently participated in the Fourth International Kratom Symposium, emphasizing the critical need for scientific clarity and regulatory oversight in the kratom industry. Dr. Brown, a recognized expert in natural health and food product research, addressed the complexities surrounding kratom, a botanical used traditionally in Southeast Asia and increasingly in the United States for pain relief, and increased focus to SunnySide Supplement Journal. She highlighted the confusion and misinformation in the marketplace, particularly concerning synthetic derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Dr. Brown asserted, 'Synthetic 7-OH is not kratom—it is a highly potent, unregulated chemical,' underscoring the potential public health risks associated with such products. (Read the articlehere.) The symposium, held in February, brought together leading researchers from institutions such as the University of Florida, Johns Hopkins University, and Universiti Sains Malaysia. Discussions focused on advancing scientific understanding of kratom's safety and efficacy, as well as addressing regulatory challenges. Dr. Brown emphasized the importance of distinguishing between traditional kratom products and synthetic isolates to ensure consumer safety and informed decision-making. As a member of the SABER Steering Committee, Dr. Brown continues to advocate for evidence-based policies and practices in the natural products industry. Her participation in the symposium reflects SABER's commitment to fostering scientific research and regulatory clarity in emerging sectors. About Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) The Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific understanding, regulation, and safe access to botanicals. Through research partnerships, policy advocacy, and public education, SABER works to ensure that natural products are studied responsibly, used safely, and regulated appropriately. To learn more, visit Media Contact Paloma Lehfeldt [email protected] ### SOURCE: Scientific Association for Botanical Education and Research (SABER) Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Inflatable bowel touring Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
A large model of a bowel is being displayed to raise awareness of bowel and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance (HNYCA) said it hoped the inflatable, which is more than 6ft 6in (2m) tall and 11ft 5in (3.5m) long, would "get people talking about bowel cancer and the importance of screening".The campaign is part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which is being held in April, and will be visiting shopping centres and other community spaces in Yorkshire and Hughes, clinical director at Humber and Yorkshire Coast Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, said: "Anyone who sees the bowel is going to want to know more." Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and is responsible for the second highest number of cancer deaths. More than 16,800 people die from bowel cancer in the UK every year, HNYCA the number of people dying from the disease has been falling for several decades due to greater awareness, they cancer can affect anyone of any age. More than nine in 10 new cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 50, but more than 2,600 new cases are diagnosed in people aged under 50 every year. Time and dates The inflatable bowel will be at the following venues in 4 April, Scunthorpe Central Community Centre, from 11:00 to 16:00 9 April, North Point Shopping Centre, Hull, from 10:00 to 15:00Monday 14 April, Scarborough Spa, from 10:00 to 16: 29 April, Bridlington Spa, from 10:00 to 12: Hughes added: "We want to make people aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer, which include changes in your poo, needing to go to the toilet to poo more or less often than what is normal for you, blood in your poo, tummy pain, losing weight without trying, and feeling really tired, for no apparent reason."Paula Brown, programme manager at the screening centre, has urged people to take a home said: "We understand people feel embarrassed to talk about poo or think about toilet matters but we would urge you to overcome this and do this painless and easy test." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
