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28-Feb-2002
Access acquires Australian technology
Dallas-based Access Pharmaceuticals has acquired the targeted therapeutic technology of Biotech Australia, giving it access to the patents to three targeted therapeutics. The amount paid...
Children aware of need for healthy eating
Persuading children to eat healthily may not be as difficult as was once feared. New research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) in the...
FTC settles dietary supplement case
The US Federal Trade Commission has settled with Kris Pletschke, a marketer of dietary supplements which he claimed could cure hundreds of diseases. The FTC...
Pick your tea carefully - it could save your life
Yesterday we reported on new evidence supporting the claim that the antioxidant properties of tea can be good for maintaining blood flow, but research presented...
Canada's natural products directorate 'a waste of time'
The decision by the Canadian government to set up a Natural Health Products Directorate to further regulate the country's natural health product (NHP) market has...
Processed meat linked to diabetes risk
Eating lots of processed meat can increase the risk of type II diabetes by around 50 per cent in men, according to a study published...
New powers for EU in food safety legislation
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping reform of food safety legislation, giving itself more powers to take emergency steps in crises such as the...
Organic livestock industry underdeveloped in Southern Europe
Southern Europe accounts for 39 per cent of the organic farmland in the European Union yet its organic meat and dairy sector is the most...
Forbes to help find buyer for Take Heart
Canadian group Forbes Medi-Tech, a producer of cholesterol-lowering food ingredients, has been approached by Novartis Consumer Health to help it find a buyer for the...
27-Feb-2002
Anti-fungal substance found in plants shown to fight cancer
A natural substance which fights the fungus that harms foods such as grapes, mulberries, peanuts and beansprouts may help prevent cancer, according to a study...
EU introduces tighter labelling of caffeine
Drinks with a high-caffeine content will have to be more clearly labelled following changes introduced to EU labelling regulations. The new ruling, agreed in Brussels...
More evidence to support antioxidant properties of tea
Preliminary research from Japan suggests that the best way to counter the effects of a fatty meal may be to take a cup of tea...
EU project reports on food allergens
An EU-funded project called Protall set up to investigate food allergens of plant origin has recently reported its findings. It has been estimated that between...
Wong Kwok diversifies into soy and health drinks
Malaysian property development group Wong Kwok has entered the health drink market with the acquisition of the KK soft drink brand. According to a report...
Roche considers selling off vitamins unit
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has said it is "reviewing strategic options outside the group for the vitamins and fine chemicals division" after a difficult year...
Carcinogenic claims for carrageenin refuted
An American researcher who claimed last year that carrageenin from the Philippines can cause cancer has admitted her research was at best inconclusive, according to...
GSK antidepressant can aid weight loss
Drugs more commonly used to treat depression and to help people stop smoking can also lead to significant weight loss among obese patients, according to...
Better-for-you sugar from Cargill
Cargill Health and Food Technologies, a division of the Us agribusiness group Cargill Foods, has introduced a new type of sugar which it claims offers...
26-Feb-2002
End of the road for Altus functional food venture
Quaker Oats and Swiss healthcare giant Novartis have confirmed that their functional foods joint venture has been quietly pulled from operations, according to a report...
Kava gets the all clear from industry study
An investigation by a coalition of dietary supplement makers into a possible link between popular health supplement kava kava and an increased risk of liver...
NHTC launches Viacreme in Hong Kong
Natural Health Trends Corporation (NHTC) has begun distribution in Hong Kong of its Viacreme product, a topical cream designed to increase sexual pleasure. The cream...
P&G to sell Olestra plant after disappointing performance
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble is to sell the plant that makes its controversial fat substitute olestra, after the product failed to live up...
Trial to see if learning difficulties are helped by supplements
British school children with learning difficulties are taking part in a major trial to see if plant and fish extracts can help raise their learning...
Healthy lungs from colourful vegetables
Little-known vitamins present in orange, red, green and yellow fruit and vegetables can help improve lung health, according to recent research from the University at...
Hormone treatment for rare diabetes disorder
Researchers in the US have successfully used the hormone leptin to treat patients suffering from lipodystrophy, a rare and difficult-to-treat disorder that shares some of...
Rice bran - a new treatment for diabetes?
Supplementing a diet with stabilised rice bran could help reduce blood sugar levels in people suffering from type I and type II diabetes, according to...
Weight control foods claim two per cent of global food and drink sales
A recent report has found that weight control foods now make up more than two per cent of food and drink sales worldwide. The sector...
Soil Association refutes 'suppressed report' claims
The UK's leading organic promoter The Soil Association, has published an open letter on its website to Anna Ross, the author of a report on...
25-Feb-2002
Vitamin C reduces the risk of early-onset cataract
An American study has found that the daily intake of vitamin C has an important role in preventing cataracts. Cataracts are present in 45 per...
Birth defects linked to obesity
Birth defects, premature birth and other severe health problems in tomorrow's babies are being linked to the soaring rates of obesity among women of childbearing...
Chinese herbal compound to undergo trial for effects on liver cancer
A study to investigate the effect of a Chinese herb formula on liver cancer is to be carried out at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center...
Mood-enhancing ice cream brings a smile to British faces
Scottish ice cream-maker Mackie's is launching what it claims is the world's first mood-enhancing ice cream, according to a report in Scotland on Sunday. The...
LifeSmart Nutrition Technologies buys LifeSmart Nutrition
LifeSmart Nutrition Technologies, formerly known as Upland Energy, has announced that it has acquired LifeSmart Nutrition, the Utah-based company, as a wholly owned subsidiary. LifeSmart...
BotanicLab releases official statement about PC SPES
BotanicLab has released an official statement on the current status of PC SPES, the prostate health product which was voluntarily recalled in the US in...
Alcohol could protect older women from heart disease
A recent study confirms the evidence that moderate alcohol is beneficial. American scientists have found that the risk of heart disease in older women may...
FDA clears new use for Novartis drug Zometa
Novartis said that US regulators approved its recently launched drug Zometa for treating bone metastases caused by several types of cancers. The action enables Switzerland-based...
22-Feb-2002
Western lifestyle causes rise in diabetic children
Doctors are warning that diabetes could spread in the current generation of fat, couch-potato teenagers, putting more pressure on Britain's ailing health-care system. Fast food,...
FDA remains without commissioner
A Vanderbilt University pharmacologist who had been considered by the White House for the top job at the US Food and Drug Administration has been...
Electrolyte drinks better than water for long distance flights
Research carried out in Japan offers advice for those travelling on long-haul flights - consume a drink containing electrolytes or carbohydrates.A letter published in this...
Fish found to reduce premature birth risk
Scientists in Denmark have found that the risk of premature births is greatly reduced if mothers eat oily fish during pregnancy. The research published in...
Moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy increases risk of stillbirth
Researchers at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark have found that a moderate intake of alcohol can raise the risk of stillbirths but may not affect...
Antioxidants in wheat prove key to its cancer-fighting properties
Recent research from Kansas State University suggests that wholegrain wheat is an important anti-carcinogenic food because of its powerful antioxidants. Biochemist Dolores Takemoto conducted new...
21-Feb-2002
Vitamins ineffective at fighting stomach cancer
Vitamin C, vitamin E or multivitamin supplements are ineffective at fighting stomach cancer, according to a new study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). A...
Thailand seeks to take on greater role in world's organic market
Farmers in Thailand are being urged to reduce the use of chemical pesticides so that a five-year masterplan to make the nation a global centre...
DEFRA survey points to organic future for some FMD farmers
Many of the British farmers affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD) are looking at moving into organic farming as they start to rebuild their...
Cholesterol-busting olives
Further evidence to support the idea that a daily dose of extra virgin olive oil can protect the human body from 'bad' cholesterol has recently...
Fat rats protected by plant sterols
Obese rats with severe hypercholesterolemia - high blood cholesterol - reacted positively to dietary supplementation with plant sterols and minerals, according to research from Finland....
Yeast breakthrough could be influential in cancer battle
British scientists who have cracked the genetic code of fission yeast say that the developments could lead to new treatments for cancer and other diseases....
Aged garlic tested for antioxidant properties
Researchers from Liverpool Sir John Moores University in the UK have investigated the effect of dietary supplementation with aged garlic extract (AGE) on blood plasma...
Oestrogen supplement can help cut heart attack risk
Raloxifene, an oestrogen supplement used to treat osteoporosis, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems among post-menopausal women at high risk for acute coronary...
Read the label and protect your heart, says AHA
Research published by the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that shoppers who read food labels cut about twice the amount of fat from their diet...
Enzyme market slows down, nutrients pick up
Environmental biotechnology has been used by humans for centuries in food making, medicine, fermentation and waste treatment. According to a new study, today the market...
20-Feb-2002
FSA issues new Chinese honey recall
The UK Food Standards Agency said it has received further results of tests on Chinese and blended honey on sale in the UK, and has...
Flavour intensifiers could act as weight loss agent
Flavour intensifiers are being tested as a way to promote weight loss and an alternative to diet, according to Dr Alan Hirsch, head of the...
Fruit & veg given thumbs up in fight against cancer
The UK Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) this week adopted and published advice from leading scientists promoting the role of fruit and vegetables in helping...
All natural GDL from Glucona
Glucona America, the sole US producer of glucono-delta-lactone (GDL), has been granted all natural status for its Gluconal GDL product by the US Food &...
Moderate drinking may help keep leg arteries clear
People who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may be less likely to develop blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the legs, according to...
Protein discovery could lead to diabetes cure
Researchers at the Medical College of Ohio have identified a protein in the liver that helps clear insulin from blood, a discovery which could eventually...
Better education helps beat diabetes
A new educational programme focusing on the information supplied via food labels and designed to help diabetes sufferers improve their diets has been created by...
Fat men likely to live longer
Fat men tend to live longer than their slimmer counterparts, according to a survey done by a research group at the Epidemiology and Biostatistic Division...
Compound stimulates weight loss, but only in obese mice
An experimental compound called C75 can help suppress the appetite and promote weight loss, according to new research. But the results of tests on mice...
19-Feb-2002
Anti-ageing pill comes a step closer - at least for rats
Two dietary supplements readily available in most health food stores have been shown to slow down the ageing process in rats, raising hopes that an...
Food stamps approved for vitamin purchases
The US Senate last week passed the Farm Bill, including an amendment allowing food stamps to be used for the purchase of vitamin and mineral...
Folate linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk
Sufficient levels of folate consumption, the B vitamin, may lower women's risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to recent research published in the International Journal...
New test for beta-glucans could boost heart health
Researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Cereal Research Centre in Winnipeg are developing a test that allows plant breeders to quickly select cereal germplasm with...
Strong growth in cosmeceuticals market
Increasing consumer concerns about health have triggered growing demand for cosmeceutical products. The market in the US is growing by around 10 to 15 per...
Vitamin E reduces high blood pressure in cases of kidney failure
High doses of vitamin E could be an important means of reducing high blood pressure, particularly in patients with kidney disease, a UCI College of...
Carob fibre to reduce cholesterol levels
A recent study in Germany has indicated the potential of carob fibre to help to reduce LDL cholesterol in humans. Scientists at the University of...
Kanebo launches raspberry-based diet pill
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Kanebo said it will launch a diet pill in May that uses a compound found in raspberries to burn unwanted fat in...
UK considers offering cannabis drugs
Cannabis-based drugs for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) could eventually be available free of charge through the National Health Service (NHS). The British government...
18-Feb-2002
Warm Cream goes nationwide
Warm Cream, a topical transdermal cream which works naturally to warm cold hands and feet by allowing warm blood to more readily reach the targeted...
Scots brewing plans to add vitamins to beer
The Scottish Executive is considering adding vitamins to beer in an attempt to combat the high level of alcohol-related illness in Scotland. A draught document...
Smoking counteracts vitamin effects
Nicotine can counteract the antioxidant effects of vitamins C and E and lead to a significantly higher risk of bone fracture risk. Dr Edward N....
Flavonol-rich cocoa can help blood blow
Consumption of cocoa rich in flavonols, a sub-group of naturally occurring flavonoids, may be associated with the modulation of nitric oxide, according to new research...
British Biologicals to launch protein supplements
Indian nutraceutical firm British Biologicals is to launch a range of products in the protein segment, strengthening its already impressive 70 per cent share of...
Healthier and happier on a high-fibre diet
A high fibre diet can help make you happier and give you more energy, as well as boosting your mental health, according to a new...
Essential oils help combat infections
Eucalyptus and tea-tree oils are surprisingly effective at treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, according to new research from Australia. When applied to the skin...
Wild Oats reinforces organic stance
With the use of antibiotics in healthy chickens being called into question in the US, organic and natural food retailer Wild Oats Markets has strengthened...
Malnutrition can affect cognitive function
Chronic malnutrition in infancy could lead to poor cognitive function in children at nine years of age, according to a study of Peruvian children published...
15-Feb-2002
Galaxy back in the black
Galaxy Nutritional Foods has reported net profits of $149,994 (€172,018) for the third quarter of 2001/2002, a welcome return to the black after losses of...
Mixed fortunes for US supplement industry
Sales of vitamins and herbs in the US dropped during 2001, but there was a more positive performance from minerals, non-herbals and weight control products,...
UK urged to tackle heart disease in children
The National Heart Forum (NHF) in the UK yesterday launched a new programme called young@heart, offering a number of recommendations promoting an active lifestyle and...
Strong rise in sales at NCLII
Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International (NCLII), a producer of natural preservatives and anti-aging supplements, has reported a sharp rise in sales for January to $512,000 (€587,027)...
NIC feels the force of consumer apathy
The continued downturn in supplement sales in the US has taken its toll on Nutraceutical International Corporation (NIC), which saw first quarter sales drop to...
Novasoy gets European push
ADM Natural Health and Nutrition has launched a major new European marketing campaign for its Novasoy soya isoflavone concentrate in a bid to capitalise on...
New patents for Nutrition 21
Nutrition 21 has acquired patents covering drugs consisting of chromium and an anti-depressant. The nutritional ingredients producer acquired the technology from its inventor, Malcolm McLeod,...
European health research cluster: one year on
This month saw the first annual workshop of the Food, GI-tract Functionality and Human Health Cluster (PROEUHEALTH), a grouping of 64 research partners from 16...
Supplement maker makes gains
Natural Alternatives International (NAI), the nutritional supplements manufacturer, saw its second quarter sales rise by 28 per cent to $12.7 million (€14.6m) compared to the...
14-Feb-2002
Health and quality the best way to promote organic food
New research from Australia has focused on health, quality and the environment as the most effective means of promoting organic food. David Pearson, lecturer at...
Human nutrition symposium
A day-long symposium on human nutrition will take place tomorrow at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, US, entitled Food and...
Give organics a (tax) break
Tax breaks would be an efficient method of boosting sales of organic products in the EU and to help them compete with conventionally produced products....
Irish organic market set for major growth
Ireland's organic food market is expected to treble over the next four years, according to forecasts from the national food centre, Teagasc. Sales of organic...
The scientific evidence behind cod liver oil benefits
Scientists in Wales have new evidence confirming the long-held belief that cod liver oil is good for the joints, reports BBC Online. The Cardiff-based researchers...
Women urged to seek natural alternatives to HRT
Natural health researchers and providers in the US have expressed their concern over the results of a recent study on hormone replacement therapy. They are...
Soccer players targeted by Accelerade
PacificHealth Laboratories (PHLI), producers of the Accelerade sports drink, has begun a soccer sponsorship programme designed to promote the restorative powers of the drink to...
Homocysteine level affects dementia risk
Elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood can lead to a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's-related dementia, according to the 14...
Good start for Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic food retailer, has reported a 21 per cent increase in sales for the first quarter of 2002 to...
13-Feb-2002
Naturally Vitamins extends Wobenzym deal
Marlyn Nutraceuticals, the US group which trades as Naturally Vitamins, has extended its contract with Germany's Mucos Pharma group giving it exclusive rights to distribute...
'Safe' sports supplements launched
With several recent high profile cases of athletes being banned from competition after inadvertently taking banned substances found in dietary supplements, US company Nutravail has...
Olympians stress the need for cholesterol control
Olympic gold medalists Christopher Dean and Mark Spitz have joined the Go for the Goal awareness initiative designed to focus public attention on the dangers...
Towards a Caribbean organic market
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to organise a conference next month to consider the potential in niche markets for Caribbean agriculture, focusing...
Quebecois support organic farming
A poll carried out by Canadian group Equiterre has revealed that most Quebecois are in favour of organic farming and believe it to be an...
Slight improvement for Nature's Sunshine
Nature's Sunshine Products, the US manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, has reported a slight rise in sales for the final quarter and...
Oats are safe for coeliac patients
Coeliac patients, who are normally restricted to a gluten-free diet, can safely eat moderate amounts of oats, says new research in this month's journal GUT....
Budget brands just as nutritious
British shoppers buying supermarket 'value' brands are not compromising their health, according to a study published this week, reports BBC Online. The study by consumer...
Users of CAM therapies determined by insurance
The extent of insurance coverage for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may determine how often people use these practices, according to new research by the...
12-Feb-2002
Research to test safety of herbal pill for menopause
Researchers at the University of Miami are to carry out a trial testing the safety and effectiveness of an herbal pill designed to treat the...
New deal to get more from flax
Natunola Health and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are to market their flaxseed de-hulling and processing technology worldwide following a new licensing agreement. The technology, which...
Supplements checked for banned substances
With the Winter Olympics in full swing in Salt Lake City, the thorny issue of athletes accidentally taking banned substances in legally available supplements has...
Stay calm, protect your heart
Stress is so much a part of modern day life that many people now take it for granted. But a new study has shown that...
Better food means better gene health
Healthy genes are important for protection against diseases such as cancer - and the foods we eat play an important role in gene health, claims...
Organic farmland increasing in Europe
The number of organic farms in both the Czech Republic and Italy increased last year according to recent reports. Some 212,000ha of land in the...
Organic dairy growth hit by poor supplies
Supplies of organic milk in southern Europe fall far short of current levels of demand, and this is hindering growth in the organic dairy market...
Poor food hygiene targeted by new campaign
The UK Food Standards Agency has launched a new nationwide campaign to tackle what it claims are inadequate hygiene standards in catering businesses across the...
Nutrient-rich cereal to boost heart health
US food manufacturer Kashi has introduced an all-natural nutrient-enhanced cereal designed specifically for heart health. Called Heart to Heart, the high fibre cereal is also...
11-Feb-2002
Italy censured over sports nutrition rules
The European Commission has taken the Italian authorities to the European Court of Justice over its regulations governing sports nutrition products. The Commission said that...
Coffee yields more antioxidants
US company Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has made yield improvements in its Coffee Antioxidant Enhancement Technology, a proprietary process that increases the quantity of natural...
Caffeinated or decaf - either way, coffee's not good for you
It's tough being a coffee drinker. New research has shown that even small levels of caffeine can decrease insulin sensitivity in healthy humans, but cutting...
Low-fat yoghurt can help in weight loss
Eating low-fat foods is clearly an intelligent way to keep slim and healthy, but new research shows that they can also help in weight loss....
Vitamins may hold key to pregnancy complications
British scientists are to launch an investigation into whether vitamin C could prevent the pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia, reports Ananova News. Pre-eclampsia affects ten per cent...
Diet colas outsell core brands
For the second consecutive year, sales of Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi have outpaced the core brands, despite little advertising, reports Beverage Digest. Diet Pepsi...
Court extends hemp foods' grace period
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to extend the grace period for hemp food products containing THC until 18 March 2002, according to the US...
FDA warning over popular supplements
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of two popular supplements - PC SPES, which is used for prostate health,...
The power of prunes
Dried plums - otherwise known as prunes - can have a powerful anti-microbial effect, according to new evidence from Kansas State University. Research by food...
08-Feb-2002
Nutrition 21 files patent for possible diabetes treatment
US nutritional supplements producer Nutrition 21 said it has identified an isomer of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which can significantly increase glucose metabolism in muscle...
Kosher mozzarella and organic beer
A new buffalo mozzarella brand which is both organic and kosher has been launched by a company in the Italian province of Caserta. Produced under...
New software system for nutrition control
SureQuest Systems, a provider of dietary software solutions, has created what it claims is the first and only centralised management system for large scale catering...
Good performance from Novo Nordisk
Scandinavian pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk reported a 14 per cent increase in sales in 2001 to DKr23.8 billion (€3.2bn). Operating profit growth of 17 per...
Pharmaceuticals boost Novartis results
Swiss drug giant Novartis has reported sales of SFr32 billion (€21.7bn) for 2001, a 14 per cent increase on the previous year. The company said...
Phytomedics and Henkel form partnership
Nutraceutical producer Phytomedics has formed a partnership with Henkel to develop botanical ingredients for the cosmetics and cosmeceutical industries. The partnership will focus on producing...
Eating breakfast helps keep you slim
Eating breakfast every day can play a key part in weight loss, according to research published in the journal Obesity Research. According to the US...
Nutraceutix earns drug delivery patent
Nutraceutix has received been granted a patent by the United States Patent Office for its dual polymer Controlled Delivery Technology (CDT) platform. In collaboration with...
Soup recall after allergen alert
ConAgra Grocery Products of California has recalled 36,000 cases of Healthy Choice Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup because the brand may contain whey, a known...
07-Feb-2002
Lifestyle change best at beating diabetes
A major report on diabetes prevention suggests that healthy eating and regular exercise are much more effective at combating the disease than popular drug metformin....
Plant sterols to boost immune system
Many African HIV sufferers are benefiting from a combination of plant sterols and sterolins, according to Professor Patrick Bouic, chief immunologist at Stellenbosch University in...
Brave face from Nutrition 21
Nutritional supplements producer Nutrition 21 said it remained bullish about its prospects for achieving full-year profits despite tough trading conditions and a disappointing second quarter....
Chocolate: more than just a Valentine gift
Every year in the run up to Valentine's Day consumers are bombarded with adverts urging them to buy chocolates for their loved ones. But this...
Gatorade concerns dampen optimism at PepsiCo
A 16 per cent rise in fourth quarter profits at giant snack food and soft drink maker PepsiCo has been offset by growing concerns about...
Call for end to use of oestrogen to curb growth
Oestrogen was once used regularly to curb the growth of tall girls, but its use is now far less widespread, according to a recent survey....
Stress is bad for the waistline
Eating to combat stress can be bad for the health, according to a new study from Finland. Researchers found that for most people who ate...
UK concerns over contaminated honey
The UK Food Standards Agency has tested batches of Chinese and blended honey following concerns about a lack of control on the use of veterinary...
Heart health campaign at Wild Oats
Natural and organic food retailer Wild Oats Markets is to run an event promoting a range of heart-healthy foods in all its Wild Oats and...
06-Feb-2002
Sprinkling the key to tackling anaemia
A novel way of tackling the problem of anaemia in children has been created with help from the HJ Heinz food group. The company claims...
Abstinence not always the answer
A research team from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia has found that both moderate drinking and abstinence will improve symptoms in men with alcoholic cardiomyopathy. The...
Diet drugs enhanced by sensible eating
Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins can be more effective when accompanied by a sensible diet, according to new research from Finland. A team led by...
Lunchtime clubs help keep kids healthy
The best way for primary school children to avoid obesity and maintain a healthy lifestyle is to join a lunchtime club, according to new research...
Record sales for Horizon Organic
Horizon Organic Holding Corporation, which claims to be the world's leading producer of organic dairy products, reported record sales and profits for the final quarter...
Toxin-free personal products
The US group Enjoy Health has created a new website offering a range of products designed to minimise exposure to toxins found in everyday products....
Biotin deficiency in pregnancy may be harmful to foetus
Pregnant women who lack sufficient amounts of the B-vitamin biotin may be increasing their chances of having a child with birth defects, new research published...
Diabetics get a choice of diets
For most diabetics, a high-carbohydrate/low-fat diet has long been one of the most important methods of combating their condition. But according to new guidelines from...
St. John's wort may counter contraceptive pill
The popular herbal remedy St. John's wort has led to at least two unwanted pregnancies in Sweden because of its ability to override the effects...
05-Feb-2002
China to fortify flour with iron
The Beijing government has put forward a proposal to fortify the country's flour supply with iron in a bid to combat anaemia, a deficiency of...
Western diet to blame for diabetes risk
Eating lots of red meat, dairy products and sweets - staples of the so-called western diet - may significantly increase the risk of developing type...
Heinz promoting benefits of lycopene
The state fairs which take place across the US are an opportunity for each state to promote its wares, and for its citizens to let...
China builds aloe production unit
China's first aloe vera production base using membrane-separating technology is now operating in southwest China's Yunnan Province, reports the Xinhua News Agency. The unit, which...
Curry does more than spice up your life
A recent study by the University of California shows that the turmeric contained in many curries may play a role in treating Alzheimer's disease. But...
Yoghurt bugs to help hayfever sufferers?
Researchers in New Zealand are hoping that friendly bacilli similar to those found in yoghurts will be able to help relieve the suffering of those...
Antioxidants in broccoli provide long-term protection
A new study shows that a cancer-preventing compound found in broccoli, first isolated a decade ago at John Hopkins University, may prove to protect against...
Omega-3 from meat: it's all in the balance
Fish is well known as the principal source of omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and arteriosclerosis. But...
Kava Kava pulled from Irish market amid safety fears
The popular calming herbal remedy Kava Kava has been withdrawn from the Irish market over concerns that it may cause liver damage, reports the Irish...
04-Feb-2002
New drug could cut obesity
A new drug which appears to cut fat consumption could be the latest potential treatment for obesity, if trials in rats are found to be...
Britain's organic farmers already making a loss
Dairy farmers in England are being forced to sell organic milk as cheaper "ordinary" milk because demand is so low, reported The Telegraph yesterday. Hundreds...
Novartis to sell nutritional foods business
Europe's third-largest drugmaker Novartis AG will sell its nutritional foods unit, which makes products such as Ovaltine chocolate and Isostar drinks, to focus on developing...
Calcium shown to be stroke risk
Calcium in the arteries has long been known to be a potential cause of heart attacks, but until now there was no evidence to suggest...
FTC settles supplements case
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received a settlement of $30,000 from Robert Waitkus, a businessman running an illegal pyramid operation selling unlicenced dietary...
Toxin in certain foods could cause testicular cancer
A compound found in certain foods may be a cause of testicular cancer in young men, according to new research published in this month's Cancer...
Gates Foundation funds red algae research
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the charitable organisation set up by the founder of the giant Microsoft computer empire, has given $20 million to...
Oz planning vitamin review
A review of the Australian market for vitamins and other health supplements is planned for later this year, with tighter regulation of the multi-million dollar...
Vitamin combo is potent cancer basher
A combination of vitamins C and E and betacarotene can help speed up the death of lung cancer cells, according to new research by scientists...
01-Feb-2002
Antioxidants to fight cataracts
Age-related cataracts (ARC) are the leading cause of acquired blindness in the US, but a new study published in the latest issue of Ophthalmic Epidemiology...
US to fund research into vitamins and kids
The US Congress has approved the funding for new research into the effects of giving American school children a daily multivitamin supplement. The $500,000 funding...
Herbal supplements and women's health
This month sees the launch of the first International Symposium on the Role of Botanicals in Women's Health, where the latest scientific data demonstrating how...
Natural drug discovery venture
Cetek Corporation has joined forces with Cubist Pharmaceuticals to combine their expertise in natural products and identify novel compounds for the treatment of infectious diseases....
Organic crops need protecting, says SA
The Soil Association has called on the British government to follow its experts' advice and protect organic crops from the next round of GM field...
Tea's phenol levels identified
Levels of total phenols, catechins and caffeine in teas commonly consumed in the UK have been identified by scientists at the University of Leeds, UK....
US consumers call for ephedra recall
A US consumer group has called for the Food and Drug Administration to recall 10 products containing a synthetic form of ephedra following similar recalls...
Wild Oats facing lawsuit
Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets is facing a lawsuit filed by its co-founders and former board members, Michael C. Gilliland and his...
Tuna, chocolate to spice up Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, a number of food products are being touted as beneficial for enhancing the love life. Among them are...
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