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Greek Orthodox Christians who avoid specific foods at certain times of the year as part of their religion's fasting regimes have lower levels of LDL cholesterol, report researchers, suggesting fasting can be beneficial for the heart.
Probiotics given to pregnant women and babies around the time of childbirth could protect children from atopic eczema for up to four years - two years longer than previously reported, researchers will report in tomorrow's Lancet.
Finland's National Food Agency is to test the PAH levels in margarine products, following a Swedish report suggesting that a sample of Becel pro.activ contained twice the legal level of the carcinogenic compounds.
A major initiative to tackle the growing epidemic of obesity launched in Finland today, with a campaign for improved medical education and a new register of obesity expertise in Europe.
The marketers of a supplement said to 'shield against toxins' have been pulled up by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for unsubstantiated product claims.