Low maternal vitamin D again linked to low birth weights: Study
Women deficient in vitamin D early in their pregnancies are twice as likely to deliver babies with lower birth weights, say researchers.
Archives for January 2, 2013
Neptune slapped with two more shareholders' rights lawsuits
Krill oil producer Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has been slapped with two additional class action shareholders’ rights lawsuits and another two law firms have announced investigations into whether the company has violated securities laws.
Carotenoids may reduce hip fracture risk in lean men, say researchers
Increased dietary intake of carotenoids could help to slash the risk of hip fractures in lean men, according to new research.
Deo Perfume Candy enters Europe
Body fragrance candy has hit stores shelves in Europe after DG Imports reached an exclusive sales and distribution deal with Deo Perfume Candy over the Christmas period.
Green tea trumps rivals for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
A South Korean study evaluating the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of tea extracts found that green tea showed the highest antioxidant activity in most tests and potent antimicrobial activity.