Vitamin E may boost IQ for low birth weight infants, says study
Long term supplementation of extremely low birth weight infants with vitamin E may improve mental development, according to a new study from Japan.
Archives for November 14, 2014
Why fish oil fails: Omega-3 review retracted after suspicions raised about author
A peer-reviewed journal has pulled a panning review of omega-3 benefits as concerns about its author's conflicts of interest and credentials were flagged.
Soapbox - Guest viewpoint
Maintaining standards as market demands natural medicine discounts
Through the gradual process of rationalisation, corporatisation and sophistication, the world’s supplements manufacturers are now bringing an unprecedented level of competitiveness to the industry.
Manufacturers urged to develop ‘tasty’ protein-enriched foods for the elderly
Researchers have urged food producers to develop good tasting protein-rich products that are based on foods that the elderly already regularly consume.
Juncked: Outcry over scrapping of scientific adviser role
Scientists have condemned Juncker’s decision to axe the role of Chief Scientific Adviser in the new European Commission.
"When we put all this data together, there isn't a country that doesn't experience significant malnutrition"
Malnutrition costs 11% of world's GDP: Global Nutrition Report
Malnutrition is costing the global economy $3.5 trillion (€2.8trn) a year in both the developing and developed worlds, the biggest ever global survey of nutrition has concluded.