British obesity levels at crisis point
Britain could see obesity levels soar up to 40 per cent or higher within a single generation unless urgent action is taken, think-tank the International Obesity TaskForce, warned this week.
Archives for November 13, 2003
New bacteria to fight allergy symptoms
Japan's Kirin Group has discovered a lactic acid bacteria with potent anti-allergy effects that could be used to fight the rising incidence of allergies, such as hay fever. The research demonstrates the firm's growing interest in the health foods...
Latin America, harmonised regulation needed
Last week's Codex meeting made significant progress in its bid to set global standards on supplements but in Latin America regulations are still variable and closer collaboration will be necessary to improve regional trade, a recent conference heard.
Green tea agent fights HIV infection
The main active agent in green tea, EGCG, prevents the first step in HIV infection and could one day be used as a new anti-HIV drug, suggests a new study this week. Japanese researchers report that the extract, already believed to prevent cancer and...
AOBO installs major soy facility in China
The Chinese firm American Oriental Bioengineering is to construct a soybean technology centre, which it claims will produce around 15 per cent of China's total soybean and soy product output.