Prolonged formula feeding may increase risk of leukaemia
Extending the length of formula feeding, and delaying solid foods, could increase the risk for developing pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, suggest researchers.
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Sanofi-Coke beauty drink JV offers no ‘phood’ signal: Analyst
Sanofi’s new beauty drink joint venture with Coca-Cola is unlikely to precipitate a more serious leap into functional or medical foods for the French pharma titan, an analyst has said.
Cranberries ‘unlikely’ to prevent UTIs, says Cochrane
Cranberry juice does not appear to have a significant benefit in preventing urinary tract infections and may be 'unacceptable' to consume in the long term, according to the findings of a new systematic review by the Cochrane Collaboration.
Seven Seas to outsource manufacturing as volumes decline
Food supplements maker Seven Seas will outsource manufacturing for the first time after initiating moves to shut down its facility in Hull, northern England.