Toxic ingredients in African herbal medicines
The UK's medicines regulator is warning consumers not to purchase or use certain African herbal remedies which may contain toxic herbal ingredients that could cause life threatening conditions.
Archives for December 8, 2005
Calorie control weight-loss may depend on genes
Dieters who fail to lose weight on a calorie-controlled diet may take heart at new research from Tufts University, which indicates that it may be down to their genes.
Magnesium could reduce osteoporosis risk
Increasing magnesium intake could increase bone density in the elderly andreduce the risk of osteoporosis, suggests a large American study.
Nutrient profiling here to stay
Nutrient profiling, one of the most controversial elements of Europe's proposed health claims law, looks set to remain in the future legislation, according to experts, and some firms have already signalled their acceptance.
Leucine supplements could help prevent muscle loss
A leucine-rich diet could reduce age-related muscle loss, say French researchers who have reported positive results on rats.
Study backs dairy weight loss claims
Young women can burn more calories from meals if they eat three or four servings of dairy per day, suggests a new study in another twist to the dairy weight loss debate.