A magic bullet for heart disease?
A single pill made up of different drugs and folic acid could reduce heart attacks and strokes by more than 80 per cent, suggest researchers in this week's British Medical Journal.
Archives for June 26, 2003
Bringing up the benefits of botanicals
US scientists are to present research on botanicals as dietary supplements as part of the expanded seminar programme at SupplySide West taking place in Las Vegas in October this year.
Expo Europe round-up
The redesigned Natural Products Expo Europe, held in Amsterdam earlier this month, drew a larger attendance and higher quality visitors this year, according to the organisers' show report.
Fizzy drinks linked to vitamin deficiency
Fizzy and sugary drinks are helping to push up the figures of obese children, suggests a small study in the US, and also result in deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals.
Approaching antioxidants
Antioxidants are thought to regulate cellular processes but research has failed to find consistent effect on disease prevention in man. A European study reveals some factors which could be hampering successful trials.