Red ginseng may help diabetes patients regulate blood sugar levels,
according to two small studies presented at the American Diabetes
Association's recent Scientific Sessions.
Taking folate supplements may help suppress depression suggests a
new study, which found that problems metabolizing the B vitamin may
be causing increased incidence of the condition.
Strong growth in the US, but a slowdown in Europe marked the global
organic food and drink industry last year. Supply-demand imbalances
and trade barriers are some of the challenges the industry faces
today.
Food safety is making international headlines as the United States
and the European Union continue to take dramatically different
positions over this contentious issue. A food policy think-tank
raises concerns that these transatlantic...
Functional foods need to become the 'pharmacy' for disease
prevention, argued an expert recently, urging the Canadian
government to increase use of functional foods to reduce healthcare
costs.
FDA commissioner speaks out against the growing tide of obesity and
calls on health professionals and the food industry to tackle the
key question - how to communicate the right information to the
consumer?
Maker of plant-based dairy alternatives Galaxy Nutritional Foods
has reported a significant turnaround in performance, reducing last
year's losses of $11.4 million to an operating income of $4
million.
Men who take large doses of zinc in supplements could be at
increased risk of prostate cancer, finds a study by researchers at
the US National Cancer Institute. The risk was only seen however at
levels far above those set by most...
As MEPs vote on tough new GM legislation today, a UK environmental
group accuses the government of continuing to lobby against strict
laws on GM food and crops.
Education is playing an increasing role in the quality of our
diets, new research indicates, pointing to a much wider gap between
the diets of differently educated people compared to 30 years ago.
There is still insufficient evidence to determine whether vitamins
can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease or cancer, concludes
a report by researchers in the US, revealing the gaps which should
be targeted by further research.
A new biotech firm has formulated a stable, dry powder from omega-3
fatty acid oil, suitable for adding to baked goods such as cakes,
bars and pasta. The formula shows unprecedented shelf stability in
early tests, says Bioral Nutrient...
The components in milk fat could be responsible for lower rates of
asthma among young children, concludes a study in Thorax,
which challenges previous findings linking fish fatty acids to
lower incidence of the disease.
Leading branded food manufacturer Kraft Foods confirmed its
commitment to healthier foods yesterday, outlining a series of
steps designed to help reduce rising obesity rates.
Representatives from 169 countries gathered in Rome yesterday for a
week of talks led by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. High on the
agenda, food safety, biotechnology, food irradiation and an
overhaul of the Codex structure.