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A wise old herb

The herb sage can improve memory, finds new research that confirms the theories of herbalists several centuries ago. The findings could have significant implications for treatments for Alzheimer's disease, suggest the UK-based researchers.

HOWARU greets South Africa

Danish ingredients company Danisco announces it is to license its HOWARU probiotics brand directly to a retailer, the upmarket South African chain Woolworths, in a bid to increase brand loyalty among consumers and health professionals.

Chromium supplements could play role in conventional diabetes care

A supplement containing chromium picolinate and biotin significantly reduced elevated blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes after only twelve weeks, reported researchers at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress in Paris last...