Archives for July 8, 2004

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Gene and grape antioxidant slice obesity away?

Progress towards tackling the obesity epidemic could come from a new study which has found that a compound commonly found in red wine boosts the activity of an identified gene which cuts the growth of new fat cells.

Corn sweetener under world trade panel

After months of unsuccessful talks, the US yesterday successfully secured a World Trade Organisation panel to investigate its claim that the Mexican 'discretionary tax' introduced for corn sweeteners such as high fructose syrups in soft drinks...

Reducol nears European approval

Canadian company Forbes Medi-Tech said yesterday that it had received a positive opinion from European authorities for the approval of its wood-derived cholesterol-lowering ingredient Reducol.

Healthier diet plays role in cutting risk of cancer deaths

Women who choose to eat more healthily and lead healthier lives can reduce their risk of developing or dying from cancer, shows a new study that finds that following guidelines issued by a US cancer organisation can limit the risk of the disease,...

Health driving French cereal market (but chocolate helps too)

The French are among the most frequent breakfasters in Europe, according to a recent study - but traditional tastes are changing rapidly with cereals beginning to take considerable market share from the less trendy crackers and biscuits. Health...

L-carnitine supplement may help infertile men

The widely-used dietary supplement, L-carnitine when combined with L-acetyl-carnitine, a related chemical, may improve sperm motility in men with fertility problems, according to new research by scientists at the University of Rome.