Archives for July 6, 2005

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Psoriasis trial brings Advitech's XP-828L launch closer

Canadian biotech company Advitech has come a step closer to launching whey-derived XP-828L as an oral alternative to conventional drugs for psoriasis sufferers with the announcement of positive results in a clinical trial to test its safety and...

Calcium reduces osteoporosis risk for women on the Pill

Oral contraceptives may prevent young women from attaining optimal bone mass and increase their chances of developing osteoporosis in later life. But a new study from Purdue University indicates that upping dietary calcium may offset the effects,...

Copper levels in supplements should be reduced

Regularly taking copper supplements could lead to excess levels of the mineral that may impact health, said a US researcher last week, calling for the current upper safe limit for the mineral to be lowered, reports Dominique Patton.

Walnut advice helps diabetics protect their hearts

Advising type-2 diabetes patients to include walnuts in their diet helps them achieve a dietary fat profile with optimal amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which helps protect against heart disease, say researchers in Australia.