Archives for November 26, 2002

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Free radical scavenging is defective in tooth disease

The capacity to mop up harmful oxygen free radicals seems to be reduced in people with periodontal disease, finds research in this month's Molecular Pathology. However it is not sure if antioxidant supplements can improve symptoms of the disease which...

Blueberries found to boost brain cells

As the ageing population continues to grow, foods reported to be high in powerful antioxidants, which help fight the oxidation process contributing to age-related diseases, are gaining growing interest - new research suggests blueberries may be able...

Wessanen wellness strategy strong in Europe

Dutch natural foods group Wessanen reported a strong performance at its Tree of Life Europe unit, with sales up 22 per cent in the third quarter. Economic conditions are still affecting US sales, however, although the company says measures have been...

Soy or black cohosh?

With an increasing interest in herbal alternatives to reduce menopause symptoms after recent warnings about the side-effects of HRT, medical experts warn that many alternatives do not always have much success. A report in this month's Annals of...