Powdered milk demand in China driving Abbott's expansion
Abbott has said it will invest US$230m to build a new nutrition manufacturing facility in China, representing the company's largest investment in China to date.
Archives for August 28, 2011
Systematic review: Chocolate can reduce heart disease risk by a third
A Cambridge University-led systematic review published today in the British Medical Journal has concluded that polyphenol-rich chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease by a third.
Leucine may help to burn fat but spare muscle wastage: Pilot study
Research in high altitude climbers has suggested that supplementation with the amino acid leucine can help to boost fat burning whilst preventing loss of muscle tissue.
Vitamin A supplements may save 600,000 children annually
Supplements of vitamin A may reduce child mortality in low and middle income countries by an astonishing 24%, which could save 600,000 lives per year, says a new meta-analysis.
Omega-3 DHA may reduce the severity of stroke: Study
Consuming the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reduce the extent of damage following a stroke by 25%, suggests a new study with mice.