Thailand seeks to take on greater role in world's organic market
Thailand is seeking to take on a greater role in the global organic market with the launch of a five-year masterplan encouraging farmers to cut pesticide usage.
Archives for February 21, 2002
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 and urine concentrations of F2-isoprostanes, well known indicators of lipid...
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 arrived from Spain researchers.
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 than those who do not. Reducing the level of saturated fat and cholesterol is an important way to...
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 for microbial blends and nutrients is gaining in strength.
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 stocks, according to a survey commissioned by the UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
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 events and among those with established coronary heart disease,...
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).