Tea takes on multiple diseases
Researchers in the US are developing a new cream composed of compounds found in tea, which they claim will help fight skin cancer, while in Japan, tea is being studied for its potential to fight fat.
Archives for September 8, 2003
Nutrition takes time, says Nestlé chief
The chief executive of major Swiss food group Nestlé has defended his firm's often-cited focus on nutrition in a recent interview, despite what looks like much bigger investment in confectionery and convenience foods.
Health: the market for mutual funds
Mutual funds investing in health and biotechnology stocks have provided little shelter from the bear market this year. Managers of these funds say an aging population underpins demand for health care products and services and the long term outlook is...
Sports drink energises Irish firm's portfolio
Leading Irish drinks group Cantrell & Cochrane has launched its first functional beverage, an isotonic sports drink aimed at Irish athletes and backed by a marketing budget of €1 million.
Cranberry cure for stroke damage
Chemicals from cranberries could be used to help recovery from stroke, particularly in its earliest stages when the most severe damage occurs, said researchers at a US scientific meeting yesterday.
Natural sleep aid could worsen asthma symptoms
Taking supplements of melatonin, used to combat insomnia or jet lag, could pose health risks for people with asthma say researchers in the US. Higher levels of melatonin are associated with an overnight loss of lung function in asthma patients.