Organic pledge from Sainsbury
The second largest British retailer Sainsbury has pledged to sell 100% British organic meat and dairy products within two years.
Archives for January 29, 2002
Kava set to become prescription-only in Germany
A German committee that issues advice on prescription drugs has recommended that the government make kava, the popular herbal remedy, a prescription-only product.
Arsenic found in herbal products
Medical officials in Thailand have found dangerous levels of arsenic in popular herbal remedies used to treat nausea and fainting symptoms, The Nation newspaper in Bangkok reported.
Cholesterol advice from Cheerios
Most American consumers know that reducing their cholesterol level can help reduce the risk of heart disease, but the majority seem to need help in taking the simple steps to do so, according to a survey by breakfast cereal brand Honey Nut Cheerios.
Synthetic antioxidants the key to fighting diabetes
A new means of fighting diabetes could be just round the corner, if a synthetic antioxidant which can delay and prevent the onset of autoimmune diabetes in mice is found to be as successful in humans.
US consumers fight weight-loss scam
US consumers are suing weight-loss supplement manufacturer Body Solutions for misleading product advertising, reports NBC news.
Fatty acids can heal painful inflammation
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) can help improve intestinal damage and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease affecting the large intestine and rectum.
Women told diet is fine, but steer clear of alcohol
Alcohol can be a major risk factor for breast cancer but a 'healthy' or 'western' diet does not seem to have any adverse effect. These are the findings of a recent report in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention reported by the...