Archives for February 10, 2003

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UK group reveals women unaware of heart disease risk

A new report launched today by the British Heart Foundation warns that the majority of women in the UK are dangerously unaware of the deadly threat of coronary heart disease. It calls for immediate action to tackle the number one killer of women.

Self-treatment on the rise in Spain

Changing lifestyles are driving self-medication in Spain, according to a new report. More and more people are buying treatments over the counter, particularly to help stop smoking, to help sleeping and for eye care.

Bread trend to lose flavour

European consumers have had their fill of bread it seems, and its role as a staple food is set to decline over coming years. Currently, it is most successful in Germany, where it is regarded as a healthy food, but players in this mature market will...

Raisio announces profits for 2002

Finland's Raisio Group today reported consolidated sales in 2002 of €843.1 million, up 2.5 per cent on last year, thanks largely to good sales in the Life Sciences unit, which makes cholesterol-lowering ingredient Benecol.