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Cholesterol-lowering phytosterols can even be added to so-called unhealthy foods and still have a positive effect on heart health, according to a study published in last month's British Journal of Nutrition. People with raised cholesterol ate Belgian...
The European Commission continues to crack down on unfair competition and punish the illegal activities with the news this week that is has fined three companies involved in a food flavour enhancers (nucleotides) cartel.
A chemical found in chocolate could lead to a new breed of cough treatments, according to research presented at the British Thoracic Society's Winter Meeting in London earlier this month.
Alcohol consumption does not appear to be associated with the risk of lung cancer, at least among light to moderate drinkers, according to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Leading agricultural processor Archer Daniels Midland is to set up a new business unit for specialty oils and fats, it announced this week, in a bid to strengthen its position in value-added ingredients.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has received funding to set up new research centers on complementary and alternative medicine.
Echinacea, currently one of the most popular herbal remedies in US, had no effect when tested on a small group of students with colds, report researchers at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Finnish dairy company Valio this week said sales of its lactose-free milk drink, launched in Sweden last month, have far exceeded expectations. If the pace holds up, annual sales could reach five times the initial goal.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be able to prevent the growth of colon cancer cells, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Letters.
The United States Pharmacopeia has introduced a new certification mark for dietary supplements, already visible on some products on the market, the organisation said this week.