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Women need to take urgent action to reduce their risk of heart disease, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday, as it revealed study results to show that heart disease is a bigger killer of women than cancer.
Energy drinks are adding a touch of zest to the European soft drinks market, with Mintel's Global New Products Database revealing an array of weird and wonderful names, ingredients and marketing ploys designed to entice consumers in need of a quick boost.
The UK's medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) says it is reviewing recent evidence on ginseng and is advising women to avoid taking the herbal during pregnancy or lactation.
US soybean processor ADM is launching its organic whole soybean powder NutriSoy on the European market at next month's Food Ingredients Europe. The product has been nominated for the 'most innovative ingredient' award.
Leading pharmaceutical group Pliva has introduced joint health ingredient SAMe to its fine chemicals portfolio for sale in global markets.