Archives for December 18, 2002

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Lactose-free milk takes off in Sweden

Finnish dairy company Valio this week said sales of its lactose-free milk drink, launched in Sweden last month, have far exceeded expectations. If the pace holds up, annual sales could reach five times the initial goal.

DHA may suppress colon cancer growth

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be able to prevent the growth of colon cancer cells, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Letters.

Alcohol intake not linked to lung cancer

Alcohol consumption does not appear to be associated with the risk of lung cancer, at least among light to moderate drinkers, according to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Plant sterols - healthy eating the easy way?

Cholesterol-lowering phytosterols can even be added to so-called unhealthy foods and still have a positive effect on heart health, according to a study published in last month's British Journal of Nutrition. People with raised cholesterol ate Belgian...

Chocolate could be key to cough remedies

A chemical found in chocolate could lead to a new breed of cough treatments, according to research presented at the British Thoracic Society's Winter Meeting in London earlier this month.