Archives for April 7, 2005

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Med diet helps elderly avoid death for longer

A 60-year-old who follows the Mediterranean diet can expect to live a year longer than his peer who prefers foods commonly eaten in northern Europe, says a study out today.

French food authority questions CLA safety

A report recommending measures to reduce trans fat consumption in France raises questions about the safety of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), currently being marketed for its weight loss benefits, and also considered a trans fat by the country's...