Higher fibre intake linked to later periods
Girls who consume high-fibre diets are less likely to experience the early onset of menstruation, say scientists. Early menstruation is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in later life.
Archives for May 27, 2002
Alternative therapies gain recognition
Italy recognises alternative medicine and proposes new regulatory body.
Chinese herb explained
American scientists could have discovered why the ancient Chinese compound rubricine is effective in burn treatment, and the findings also suggest that microbes may be slow to develop resistance to the herb.
Broccoli to fight ulcers and stomach cancer
Trials to find out whether certain vegetables can relieve infection with stomach cancer and ulcers could soon be underway, say the researchers who have found a compound in broccoli that kills the bacterium responsible for the infections.
Zinc supplements are good news for children
Zinc-fortified foods may be the most effective way of ensuring adequate growth for children, especially those in developing countries, American researchers have found.