China bans Asian diet pill
After several deaths and cases of liver damage China bans a slimming drug, which has also caused problems throughout Asia.
Archives for July 14, 2002
EU project to tap health value of foods
A European project is developing new microbial strains from soy and dairy foods with the aim of increasing production of vitamin B, prebiotics and trehalose-type sugars.
Thailand to boost herb production
The Thai government announces a plan to boost the quality and quantity of herbs produced by the nation.
Presenting the bigger picture
News earlier this month that taking vitamins was a waste of time in combating cancer or heart disease was selectively reported and failed to give consumers a balanced view, John Cordaro, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, told...
Scientists blooming with ideas
Scientists in South Korea have developed a rose petal ice cream which they claim could help prevent ageing.
Alcohol increases risk of hypertension, new research
Two studies carried out in Japan show that the effects of alcohol may depend on where you live. The findings show large discrepancies with studies based on American populations.