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.
Archives for February 7, 2002
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 drugs in China. The agency said that seven out of 15 samples tested positive for an illegal residue of the...
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 the recently acquired Gatorade sports drink business.
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 year one message is slightly different - it says buy chocolate because they are good for you.
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. However, one advocacy group has called for an end to growth-suppression therapy, and petitioned the US government...
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 Cape Town, South Africa. Now he is hoping to win support from the US...
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.