Archives for July 20, 2006

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Black cohosh warning highlights need for doctor awareness

By  Jess Halliday

This week's warnings on the black cohosh and potential liver damage may be the first time many general practitioners have heard of the herbal, says complementary health expert, underscoring the need for doctors to be aware of alternative medicine.

Industry anxious over impending health claims legislation

By  Jess Halliday

With Europe-wide health claims regulation moving towards completion, there is some anxiety within the food industry on how to best to prepare itself - even though EFSA has not yet published submissions guidelines or come up with a work program on...

Could lizard love vitamin make humans attractive too?

By  Stephen Daniells

Is that vitamin D oozing from your pores or are you just pleased to see me? Researchers from Spain have reported that increased secretion of a vitamin D metabolite by male lizards could make it easier for them to attract a mate.

ReGen raises Colostrinin roll-out funds

By  staff reporter

ReGen Therapeutics has raised £1.1m through a share placement to boost commercialisation of its Colostrinin nutraceutical for cognitive decline and help fund pharmaceutical development.