Green tea could halt bladder cancer
The active ingredient in green tea, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), has been found to block the growth of bladder tumours in rats, suggesting the chemical could be used to prevent bladder cancer.
Archives for August 13, 2003
Atkins diet under attack in UK
The controversial high-protein, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet is a danger to public health and based on nothing more than 'pseudo science', warned a leading British nutritionist this week.
Cognis fails to beat downward industry trend
First half sales at speciality chemicals group Cognis dropped to around €1.5 billion, significantly lower than last year's €1.6 billion, but the firm claims it achieved growth in almost all units exluding the impact of the exchange rate.
Numico patents resveratrol-based supplement
Numico Research has received a US patent for a supplement preparation containing lecithin, red wine extract and vitamin E, said to have numerous health benefits, including help prevent cancers and heart disease.