Archives for January 21, 2004

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Cancer patients unaware of herb/drug interactions

More than half of cancer patients assessed in a new study were taking herbal remedies and supplements alongside conventional treatment but this may put them at increased risk of dangerous side effects, say researchers.

Prolab unveils BodyShaping line

Sports nutrition firm Prolab has revealed details of its new product line, announced last week by parent firm Natrol.

New chromium compound more bioavailable

US scientists have patented a new, stable and absorbable form of chromium and are looking for companies to carry out trials on the product, they said this week.

Fat findings may help regulate major disease

Fat cells, commonly blamed for a number of diseases, could also be a vital part of the body's immune system, report researchers, who have found the first evidence that the cells respond directly to toxins just like immune cells.