NBTY retailers see growing sales
New ownership for European health retailers appears to have paid off, with both the Netherlands-based De Tuinen chain and GNC's stores in Britain reporting first quarter profits.
Archives for January 23, 2004
Burn patients need vitamin D supplements
Children with severe burns have a diminished capacity to make vitamin D and should receive vitamin D supplements to stop their bones from weakening, report US researchers this week.
Raisio moves to protect 2004 result
Finland's Raisio Group has warned that write-downs in the fourth quarter will impact the period's results but should help profits for 2004.
DHEA, another HRT alternative?
Supplements of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may help remedy some of the side effects of the menopause, according to Italian researchers.
Folate could help prevent stroke
Men with a high intake of folic acid are at significantly lower risk of stroke, finds new research confirming previous studies. The researchers say there could be enough evidence to support advice encouraging men to increase their folate intake to...