Fish oil supplements slow ageing of brain
People who eat oily fish or take fish oil supplements score 13 per cent higher in IQ tests and are less likely to show early signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study in Scotland.
Archives for December 21, 2004
Anthocyanins may help fight diabetes
Fruit compounds called anthocyanins could help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, suggest preliminary tests on animals.
Health and nutrition to lead food innovation in 2005
The emphasis on health and nutrition in the face of the rising tide of obesity has caused foods produced for children to come to a standstill this year, according to Productscan, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Alltracel shores up film development capacity
Irish biopharma firm Alltracel Pharmaceuticals has reinforced its position in the dissolvable film market with a reverse takeover of London firm Westone Products.
Bush signs bill urging more chromium picolinate research
Nutrition 21 announced last week that a bill signed into law by President George Bush recognizes the health benefits of chromium picolinate towards diabetes and urges further research into its capabilities.
HRT risks raise threat from osteoporosis
The rapid decline in the use of HRT, along with a general lack of nationalised screening programmes and an ageing population, may lead to a significant increase in the prevalence of osteoporosis, according to a new report.
FDA delays decision on another health claim
The FDA has said it will not issue its decision on the pending lycopene/cancer health claim until next year, according to petitioner American Longevity.