Homeopathic herb proves ineffective in study
Researchers in the UK report that the popular homeopathic remedy arnica failed to help reduce swelling and bruising in a small group of patients undergoing surgery.
Archives for February 3, 2003
Degussa takeover cleared
The takeover bid from mining and technology group RAG for Germany's speciality chemicals company Degussa is to go ahead according to the company.
Broccoli breakthrough could cut cancer levels
Researchers at the UK-based John Innes Centre have developed a broccoli variety which contains up to 80 times the amount of glucosinolates, a cancer-fighting compound, than standard broccoli. A plant which could be grown for commercial use is...