Archives for October 31, 2002

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Assessing gut bacteria

An EU-funded project has developed new tools that enable more extensive and rapid analysis of our gut microbiota than has been possible earlier. Better knowledge of the microbiota may help scientists to prevent gut diseases or improve its treatment...

WHO urges governments to take action on health risks

Worldwide, healthy life expectancy can be increased by five to 10 years if governments and individuals make combined efforts against major health risks, the World Health Organisation said in its yearly report this week. It identifies obesity, high...

Hempseed oil may benefit eczema symptoms

Medical researchers at the University of Kuopio, Finland, have found evidence of the positive effects of hempseed oil on eczema, acording to a report from MotherHemp, a UK supplier of hemp oil and food products.