Australia orders recall of Nature's Made vitamins
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has ordered a consumer level recall of 99 bottles of Nature Made brand vitamin supplements, being illegally sold in the country.
Archives for November 24, 2003
Lack of vitamin D threatens to raise cancer risk
Populations that lack exposure to sunlight during winter months should take vitamin D supplements to reduce their risk of cancer, warns a letter published in this week's British Medical Journal.
Spicing up insulin sensitivity
Less than half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily could significantly reduce the risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes, suggests a small trial in next month's Diabetes Care journal.
Atkins Diet safety record slammed
The safety of the Atkins Diet and other high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets has been criticised after a preliminary report released last week linked one death and numerous illnesses to the weight loss regime.
Milk drink to lower blood pressure gains European presence
A new fermented milk, designed to help control blood pressure, has been launched in Iceland, only the second food in Europe to make such a claim.