FDA criticised for failure to check drugs new to market
US health regulators lack the resources to monitor the safety of new drugs, a former head of the Food and Drug Administration warned this week.
Archives for March 19, 2002
The impact of the EU Directive on food supplements, EAS explains
In adopting the new EU Directive on Food Supplements last week the European Parliament laid the foundations for a period of developing legislative stability for companies involved in food and health ingredients. Considered by some as far reaching and...
Herbal anti-depressant may be ineffective
The active ingredients of St John's wort, a herb commonly used to treat mild depression, are in doubt after US research revealed that one of them is contained in such small quantities in some brands of the drug that it is ineffective.
Britain's organic farmers fear milk price cut
British organic dairy farmers believe they are being driven out of business by supermarket cutting the price of milk.
Study explains link between smoking and arthritis severity
Female smokers or ex-smokers with rheumatoid arthritis, who also lack a particular detoxifying enzyme are more likely than non-smokers to develop a severe form of the disease, a new study finds.
Early signs of heart disease in women evident in adolescence
One of the largest studies examining heart disease in women shows that early signs can develop as early as adolescence. The study by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shows that thickening of the heart or an increase in heart mass...
US study to investigate benefits of selenium
The US Agricultural Research Service is launching a study to investigate the potential benefits of fortifying breads, pastas, and other flour-based foods with the trace element selenium.The ARS, run by the US Department of Agriculture, will research...
Fish oils have anti-depressant properties
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in significant quantities in salmon, swordfish, and tuna will help relieve depression in people already in maintenance therapy for depression, a recent study shows. The research carried out in Israel supports previous...
Pacific Health reports results
Pacific Health Laboratories reports year end results and 79 per cent increase in sales