Archives for October 3, 2002

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Black cohosh - a safe alternative to HRT

A study published in the current issue of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment suggests that the black cohosh supplement RemiFemin Menopause can safely relieve menopausal symptoms in women with a history of breast cancer who cannot take oestrogen.

Research spotlight on 'friendly' bacteria

US scientists are meeting later this month to analyse the DNA of 11 strains of probiotic bacteria. The aim is to help food scientists improve the safety of foods such as cheese and yoghurt and the research will also contribute to understanding how the...

The power of blue foods

Early results of a study by neuroscientist James Joseph, of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, indicate that blueberries may help reduce age-related brain damage that can lead to conditions like Alzheimer's Disease,...

SAM-e supplement, just as effective as depression drugs

The dietary supplement SAM-e could be an effective alternative treatment to prescription drugs for depression and osteoarthritis and may help some chronic liver conditions, according to an Evidence Report Summary on the supplement released this week.

Lonza investor to sell share

Swiss fine chemicals company Lonza said today that Martin Ebner's BZ Group Holding plans to sell its 19.8 per cent stake in the business in the coming weeks in a bid to raise cash for the investor group.