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Coffee, tea and chocolate all contain chemicals that could eventually form the basis of new drugs to combat cancer and heart disease. Scientists at UCL in London report on their findings in in the August issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
US researchers are developing a marijuana-derived synthetic compound to relieve pain and inflammation without the mood-altering side-effects associated with other marijuana-based drugs. Scientists believe that the drug could eventually replace the...
Scientists in France claim to have found differences in the 'good cholesterol' of red wine drinkers which could account for the drink's beneficial effects against cardiovascular disease. For the first time, the new study details the HDL composition in...
Following news of a 12 per cent drop in net sales for Weider Nutrition's fourth quarter, the chief executive promises new product launches and heavy marketing support for its sports supplements.
US retailer The Vitamin Shoppe has signed a multi-year agreement with information provider Healthnotes to use its applications both online and in-store.
Beverage company Leading Brands is to end its distribution agreement with Energy Brands for Glaceau Vitamin Water and Go-Go Passion Energy Drink. The company cited strong competition in the vitamin-enhanced drinks sector as a major reason for ending...