FDA censures sale of nicotine lollipops
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.
Archives for April 10, 2002
Getting your oats means keeping blood pressure under control
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 news for...
Ageing population sparks growth in biomaterials market
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.
Hope remains over 'natural' cancer cure
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.
UAE warns over herbal medicine use
The growing trend towards the use of alternative herbal treatments has prompted the United Arab Emirates to warn consumers about the potential health risks involved in using unregistered medicines.
Burcon files patent for canola protein isolate
Burcon strengthens its position as a leading producer of canola protein isolate with a new patent.
Popular herbs show oestrogenic properties - study
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.
Vitamin E and breast cancer - does it work?
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 shows, it all...