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Scientists have discovered a protein that controls the amount of fat stored in the body, offering potential new clues for obesity treatments - welcome news as the world's health leaders agree to do more to tackle the growing problem.
An upcoming conference on the enzyme superoxide dismutase looks set to provoke a face-off between leading researchers on the role of antioxidants in disease.
The French food authority AFSSA has approved a health claim for cranberry juice and powder and its effect on urinary tract health, in the world's first health claim for the fruit, writes Philippa Nuttall.
The seventh Vitafoods tradeshow upheld its reputation as Europe's major trading arena in health ingredients but also brought into focus the future impact of a wave of European regulation on the functional foods and supplements industries.
Antioxidants found in oats can significantly reduce blood cholesterol levels by suppressing the adhesive molecules which make blood cells stick to artery walls, report scientists from the US this week - evidence of the cholesterol-busting properties...
The UK's number one supermarket is introducing new food labels that rank a product according to its position on the glycemic index, a system that measures the effects of food on blood sugar levels.