Fruit, veg may halve men's kidney cancer risk
Consuming six or more portions of fruit and vegetables very day could halve the risk of kidney cancer in men, says an epidemiological study from Harvard University.
Archives for December 20, 2006
Ocean Spray expands cranberry production to meet increased demand
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray is expanding its dried cranberry production to meet expanding global demand for the healthy ingredient, which is said to have grown 30 percent over the past year.
Increased vitamin D may protect against multiple sclerosis
Higher levels of vitamin D in the body may reduce the risk of developing the neurological disease multiple sclerosis by as much as 62 per cent, Harvard researchers report.
Tea polyphenols - antioxidants or prebiotics?
Polyphenols in tea may preferentially suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the gut, but not the growth of 'friendly' bacteria, says a new study from Singapore.
Christmas feature
Reindeer milk - not on Santa's list this year
In a year that has seen camel, sheep and donkey milk grab the headlines in turn, Mrs Rudolph and her chums neednt fear that theyre next to get the "other milk" treatment.
Dark chocolate beats fatigue, study
Further evidence of the health benefits of chocolate has come to light in a new study - giving manufacturers yet another route into the functional food niche.
Sabinsa's BioPerine patent confirmed
The US Patent and Trademark Office has completed a formal review of Sabinsa Corporation'spatent for black pepper extract, BioPerine, and has found the intellectual property to be valid.