Probiotics' anti-cancer potential recognised by French
French probiotics firm Institut Rosell-Lallemand said it has been included in a new government initiative to pool research into cancer prevention and treatment.
Archives for July 14, 2005
Low-fat diet could slow breast cancer, new study
Researchers at UCLA have reported that daily exercise and replacing the typical high-fat American diet with low-fat, high-fiber foods may slow the growth of breast cancer cells in postmenopausal women by as much as 19 percent, writes Jess Halliday.
Supplements directive offers bright lights for industry
The court ruling on the European food supplements directive has resulted in a win-win situation for industry, says one of the groups that took the Commission to court over the laws, reports Dominique Patton.
PS, omega-3 blend introduced in brain health supplement
Israeli firm Fischer Pharmaceuticals has launched a new product for seniors based on a proprietary blend of the brain health ingredients phosphatidylserine and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, reports Dominique Patton.
Obesity crisis spurs sugar warning proposal for soft drinks
Proposals to put cigarette-style health warnings on soft drinks to highlight the harmful effects of too many sugary beverages has been called patronizing by the American Beverage Association, writes Anthony Fletcher.