Several popular herbal medicines have been found to have
significant oestrogenic effects, despite the fact that they are not
commonly used to treat gynaecological problems.
Final proof that dietary components like green tea, curry spice or
wine can fight cancer in humans and not just laboratory test tubes
remains elusive, but researchers are full of hope for the
unconventional treatments.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clamped down on the
sale of nicotine lollipops via pharmacies and the Internet, warning
that the products could easily be consumed by children.
Recent scientific studies suggest that women can cut the risk of
breast cancer by up to 90 per cent by increasing their dietary
intake of newly identified forms of vitamin E. But as a study by
the Us-based Life Extension Foundation...
As the number of elderly people increases, demand for biomaterials
used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, cataracts and even
wrinkling, will rise significantly, according to a new report from
analysts Frost & Sullivan.
A new clinical study has found that eating oatmeal and other
wholegrain oat cereals can help control blood pressure levels. With
growing levels of hypertension costing health services millions in
treatment, the research comes as welcome...
A clinical trial of the popular herbal supplement St John's Wort
which suggests that it is no more effective than a placebo at
treating major depression has been slammed by dietary supplement
associations in the US.
Eating fish a few times a week significantly cuts the risk of death
from a heart attack or other heart problems, according to two
separate studies published this week.
Eating organic foods and beverages ranks as one of the top methods
for ensuring long-term health along with taking vitamins and
cutting calories, according to a US survey conducted for Walnut
Acres, a US-based organic food company.
Fish oil supplements could help prevent the risk of sudden death,
according to new research from Italy, showing that the oils can be
just as effective when taken in capsule form as in the fish itself.
From bottled herb drinks to brews to spice up your sex life, Asian
traditional medicine companies are telling visitors to a Singapore
food expo they have just the tonic.
Chocolate is a rich source of beneficial chemicals and "has a
place in a healthy diet," two California health authorities
have reported in the Los Angeles Times.
Every child will agree - so often in life, foods which are said to
be good for us are the ones which we like the least. But there is
good news this week for those of us with a sweet tooth: honey has
been found to have potentialantioxidant...
A Canadian study has suggested that L-arginine can help prevent
nitrate tolerance in patients receiving continuous transdermal
nitroglycerin (TD-GTN) therapy, a common treatment for angina.
A government advisory panel in the United Arab Emirates, is
considering the possibility of fortifying flour with iron in a bid
to stave off the threat of anaemia caused by iron deficiency.
Japanese firm guarantees products are free of ethoxyquin, a
chemical preservative not permitted in human foodstuffs, following
last week's voluntary recall.
Robust growth in the European health supplement market as a whole
will help drive sales of carotenoids, according to a new study from
market consultants Frost & Sullivan.
As the US dietary supplement market continues to flag, the
functional food market is booming, according to a new report from
theNutrition Business Journal.
Two US companies, RFI and Hauser, have joined forces to supply
dietary supplement and functional food ingredients to the
nutraceuticals industry, combining the functional food expertise of
RFI with Hauser's knowledge of the supplements...
The polyphenols in tea can help protect drinkers against cancer of
the stomach or the oesophagus, according to a recent study of tea
drinkers in China.
St John's Wort is a popular herbal treatment used by millions to
combat depression, but a new study from the Netherlands suggests
that it could in fact have an adverse effect on chemotherapy drugs
used by cancer patients.
Cytodyne Technologies has launched an ephedrine-free version of its
Xenadrine supplement, which it claims is the number one weight loss
supplement on sale in the US.
Sentex Systems, the Canadian agrifood group, has announced its
intention to buy compatriot Natunola Health, a company which
develops natural health products from flaxseed and other products.
A new study by researchers in the US claims that the vitamin C
content of popular ready-to-drink brands of orange juice can drop
from 45 milligrams per cup to zero within four weeks after opening.
More than 50 genetic disorders can be successfully treated with
high doses of vitamins, according to a recent article by a
professor at UC Berkley in the US.
The antioxidant properties of green tea could help fight muscle
degeneration diseases such as muscular dystrophy, at least
according to initial evidence from research carried out on mice
Australian research company Prana Biotechnology has revealed
successful interim results of its Alzheimer's drug PBT-1,
Iodochlorhydroxyquin at the 7th International Geneva/Springfield
Symposium on Advances in Alzheimer Therapy...
The market for functional foods is being driven by a greater
responsibility for personal health care amongst Europeans,
according to a new report by market research company, Mintel.The
research shows that the European functional foods...
New research published in New Scientist this week suggests
that diets high in refined starches such as breads and cereals
increase insulin levels. This affects the development of the
eyeball and causes short-sightedness according...
Chocolate could be aggravating the sleep disorder which causes
sufferers to act out violent nightmares, according to scientists in
a recent New Scientist report. The disorder, called rapid
eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD),...
Sucking on nicotine-laced lollipops is catching on as a way to quit
smoking, but critics showed concern this week about the products'
appeal to children and urged a ban until studies prove they are
safe and effective.
People who drink a glass of full fat milk everyday may be less
likely to suffer from asthma than those who drink a less fatty
dairy alternative. A recent study in Australia found that dairy
products contribute to the high asthma prevalence...
A study at the University of Colorado at Boulder has found that
older adults may beable to combat oxidative stress in their cells
by increasing vitamin C intake. And with the increase in
metabolism, the benefits would also include...
A French-Canadian pharmaceutical group is to expand its European
operations via the acquisition of the French company Laboratoire du
Lacteol du Docteur Boucard, its second European investment.
A report by the UK Consumers' Association claims that consumers are
increasingly buying organic food because they believe it is better
for them - a preconception which is often far from the truth.
Women should start adding more tomato products to their diets,
according to the results of a study presented this week by Harvard
Medical School researchers at the American College of Cardiology
annual meeting.
Athletes are using increasing amounts of dietary supplements to
help boost their performance, but many of the products they use are
contaminated by substances that could result in positive tests for
anabolic steroids, according to...
Naturade, a producer of soy protein products designed to boost
heart health, saw sales grow by 9 per cent in 2001, following a
strong performance from the Total Soy brand.
There are many ways for consumers to increase their intake of
calcium, a mineral known to help strengthen bone structure and aid
weight loss. But a recent analysis shows that milk, a natural
source of calcium, remains the most cost...
A charge of $20 million (€22.8m) related to the write-down of
goodwill following the acquisition of Prolab Nutrition pushed
nutritional supplement manufacturer Natrol further into the red in
the fourth quarter of 2001.
Commonly-used cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins can block
damage by an Alzheimer's-associated protein in neurons and blood
vessels, according to a study by University of South Florida
researchers.
