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Cancer suspect in human milk
A food chemical known to cause cancer in rats has been discovered in human breast milk, according to a group of Canadian researchers. This is...
Ancient Chinese medical remedy offers promise for cancer patients
Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine. Research...
Parents concerned over misleading health claims for kids foods
Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foodstargeted at children, according to research commissioned by the UK FoodStandards Agency. The Agency looked into...
Doctors support live yoghurt
The majority of general practitioners do believe in the health benefits of "live"yoghurt, a new survey from the US reports this week. The "Live Active...
Soy research forges ahead
The old news, says the University of California at Berkeley's Wellness Letter, is that soybeans are "just another item on the commodities exchange."The latest news,...
Online diet web site in the black
eDiets.com, Inc., an online diet services website, on Thursday announced that it expects to report its first full year of profitability for the year ending...
New technologies and health concerns drive flavour dairy market
New technologies in extending shelf life together with increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of dairy drinks, are driving the market in flavoured dairy...
Chlorophyllin supplements to combat cancer, new evidence
A study conducted by US researchers shows that taking chlorophyllin could greatly reduce the levels of aflatoxin-DNA damage byproducts in the body, indicators of exposure...
Chelated zinc product may help cold symptoms
US company Improvita Health Products, Inc. announced recently the completion of a double-blind scientific pilot study on its cold cure product, Runny Rhino Cold Relief...
Scientists suggest allergen link to cot deaths
Allergens such as cow's milk, or other allergens in infant formula, may be responsible for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), UK researchers...
New starch for intestinal health
Paris-based starch company Cerestar recently launched a new starch to aid intestinal health at the FiEurope exhibition in London this month. C*Actistar, which acts as...
Nutrition guides for sporty kids
Guides for meeting the nutritional needs of children aged 5 to 11 participating in a range sports have been released in Australia, an industry organisation...
Energy from food boosts the memory
All types of food energy, not just carbohydrates, appear to enhance memory performance in healthy older adults, says a study published in the November issue...
Complex supplement feeds the eyes
Neurochemical Research Corp., a marketer of Condition-specific dietary supplements company Neurochemical Research Corp., this week revealed new evidence to support its latest product for the...
Fat production rates linked to obesity
Scientists may have found a reason why some women have a tendancy to put on weight very easily, the BBC reports this week. They have...
Microalgae ingredients company sells stable isotope business
US company Martek Biosciences Corporation that develops, manufactures and sells products from microalgae for nutritional foods, announced recently that it has sold the assets of...
Botanical extract company launches new Red Clover product
Linnea, a Swiss manufacturer of botanical extracts, announced this week the launch of a new Red Clover extract. According to Robin Ward, Linnea Marketing Manager,...
Herbal products association defends Ephedra
Evidence that the popular dietary supplement Ephedra may be effective and safe in weight loss arrived recently in the form of two published studies. In...
Dietary supplement linked to liver damage
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers this week to stop using the dietary supplement Lipokinetix®. According to the FDA the supplement has...
UK consumers lose control of their weight
Half of all Britons are beyond their ideal weight, a UK survey has found. The survey, carried out by UK publication Slimming Magazine, questioned 2,000...
Ginger supplement to help arthritis pain
Ginger could be an effective treatment for arthritis, US researchers reveal this week. In a recent clinical trial a pill containing extracts of the root...
Mayo Clinic acknowledges power of soy
Researchers do not yet know everything they would like to know about how nutrition affects your heart, the US Mayo Clinic says, but as research...
Vitamin price fixing, an update
German fine chemicals company BASF AG does not know when the European Commission will make a decision based on its investigation into vitamin price fixing,...
Survey confirms shoppers faith in food
American consumers believe that the food they eat can make a significant difference to their health, but many admit that their own diet needs improvement,...
EPA/DHA supplements fail product testing
Independent supplement tester ConsumerLab.com failed six out of twenty EPA/DHA supplements this week. In an extensive product quality investigation the company purchased and tested a...
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