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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 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.
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.
The takeover bid from mining and technology group RAG for Germany's speciality chemicals company Degussa is to go ahead according to the company.
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.
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.