US takes closer look at St John's wort
A US government-funded study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the common herbal St John's wort, as a treatment for minor depression.
Archives for March 24, 2003
Natural germ-fighter
Researchers in Canada are developing a natural antibody cocktail that they claim can help prevent the most common foodborne germs, including E. coli and Salmonella, which cause thousands to become ill or even die each year.
Lifeline sells 'apothecary' business
Lifeline BioTechnologies announced last week that it had sold its subsidiary, Virtual Apothecary, as part of a new strategy to focus on its products. The company is also looking for acquisitions.
Tackling 'Generation Y'
How to tackle 'Generation Y', or the 'Net generation', and even 'tribal groups'? Such an array of segmentation, far from benefiting marketers, is limiting their ability to consistently target the youth of today, so claims a new report.
Researchers gather evidence on fruit, veg role in fighting cancer
Confirming findings of a recent study by Japanese researchers, the WHO's cancer research agency also reported recently on the strong evidence that eating fruits and vegetables could lower the risk of cancer, particularly cancers of the...
Vitafoods moves with the times
New owners of the Vitafoods trade show have added two new areas - the Finished Products Zone, and Vitacos, dedicated to the growing cosmeceuticals market.
WHO backs role of fruit,veg in lower cancer risk
Confirming findings of a recent study by Japanese researchers, the WHO's cancer research agency also reported recently on the strong evidence that eating fruits and vegetables could lower the risk of cancer, particularly cancers of the...
Evaluating St John's wort
NIH is funding a study to assess the safety and effectiveness of the common herbal St John's wort, as a treatment for minor depression, compared with the antidepressant citalopram.
Baywood cuts losses
Nutraceutical company Baywood International last week said it cut operating losses considerably during 2002, although a tough fourth quarter meant it failed to break even.
Milk contaminated by excess vitamins
An Ohio dairy is recalling 150 half gallons of one of its products because it contains excessive levels of vitamin A and D that could present a health risk.
Lemon balm boosts memory
British scientists recently reported on a small study that showed a common plant may improve memory, especially in those with Alzheimer's disease.
Pectin power
Food ingredients giant Danisco invests further in Mexico, and pectin, with the announcement this week that is to construct a DKK 40 million production plant for speciality pectin in Tecomán, Mexico.