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Recent scientific studies suggest that women can cut the risk of breast cancer by up to 90 per cent by increasing their dietary intake of newly identified forms of vitamin E. But as a study by the Us-based Life Extension Foundation shows, it all...
Several popular herbal medicines have been found to have significant oestrogenic effects, despite the fact that they are not commonly used to treat gynaecological problems.
Burcon strengthens its position as a leading producer of canola protein isolate with a new patent.
Final proof that dietary components like green tea, curry spice or wine can fight cancer in humans and not just laboratory test tubes remains elusive, but researchers are full of hope for the unconventional treatments.
A new clinical study has found that eating oatmeal and other wholegrain oat cereals can help control blood pressure levels. With growing levels of hypertension costing health services millions in treatment, the research comes as welcome news for...
As the number of elderly people increases, demand for biomaterials used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, cataracts and even wrinkling, will rise significantly, according to a new report from analysts Frost & Sullivan.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clamped down on the sale of nicotine lollipops via pharmacies and the Internet, warning that the products could easily be consumed by children.
The growing trend towards the use of alternative herbal treatments has prompted the United Arab Emirates to warn consumers about the potential health risks involved in using unregistered medicines.