Homeopathic herb proves ineffective in study
Researchers in the UK report that the popular homeopathic remedy arnica failed to help reduce swelling and bruising in a small group of patients undergoing surgery.
Archives for February 3, 2003
Degussa takeover cleared
The takeover bid from mining and technology group RAG for Germany's speciality chemicals company Degussa is to go ahead according to the company.
No food safety registration for health food stores
The NNFA has welcomed the FDA's confirmation last week to exclude health food stores from mandatory registration under the food safety provisions contained in last year's bioterrorism law.
Ephedra campaigners fight for declining place in market
An industry body has sent a letter, signed by a number of physicians, to the Department of Health and Human Services calling for the continued sale of ephedra supplements and federal labeling standards to protect the market for ephedra.
Broccoli breakthrough could cut cancer levels
Researchers at the UK-based John Innes Centre have developed a broccoli variety which contains up to 80 times the amount of glucosinolates, a cancer-fighting compound, than standard broccoli. A plant which could be grown for commercial use is...
Mead Johnson adds Martek blend to Canadian products
Mead Johnson Nutritionals' Canada unit has introduced the plant-derived blend of DHA and ARA oils made by Martek Biosciences to its range of Enfamil infant formulas.