Magnesium, potassium can help improve lung function
Children who fail to consume enough magnesium and potassium in their diets may be damaging the function of their lungs, according to recent research from the US.
Archives for March 22, 2002
Health Sciences to buy QBI
Health Sciences Group, the Los Angeles-based group which specialises in investing in companies involved in the health sector, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets and operations of Quality Botanical ingredients (QBI), a manufacturer of...
Meat reared in fish tanks?
Boundaries of science were pushed further recently when scientists, trying to create alternative food sources for astronauts, revealed that we could grow meat on demand, without slaughtering fish or animals, the New Scientist reports this week.
Physicians Labs to create soy-based nutraceuticals
Wake Forest University School of Medicine said it has licensed three soy-related technologies to Physicians Laboratories of Kernersville, which will use the technologies to develop nutraceutical products.
Robust growth in Scandinavian organic fruit sector
Some sectors of the Scandinavian organic food industry are approaching maturity, but the organic fresh fruit market continues to show robust growth, according to a new report from Organic Monitor. Total sales of organic fruit have been increasing by...
More positive news about calcium supplements
Calcium supplements have been in the news a lot this week, with revelations just yesterday that the nutrient is more effective when combined with phosphorous contrasting with news a day earlier that calcium supplements can help combat colon cancer.
Aloe vera gel could combat ulcers
A gel made from the herb aloe vera is being investigated as a possible treatment for stomach and intestinal ulcers, reports BBC News Online.