Archives for November 17, 2003

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Supplements to oil athletes' airways

Taking fish oil supplements appears to significantly reduce the severity in elite athletes of a condition which reduces lung function after exercise and narrows the airways, report researchers from universities in the US and Cardiff, Wales.

Athletes hold their breath over fish oil research

Taking fish oil supplements appears to significantly reduce the severity in elite athletes of a condition which reduces lung function after exercise and narrows the airways, report researchers from universities in the US and Cardiff, Wales.

Blueberries overcome mental ageing, damage

The link between diet, specifically antioxidants, and brain health gained further ground last week with new studies suggesting that antioxidant-rich blueberries can both help fight ageing and reduce some of the functional damage caused by brain injury.

Researchers step up recruitment drive for Select trial

A major initiative to encourage more African-American men to participate in the prostate cancer prevention study, Select, took place yesterday in the Houston area. The study is below its national target of enrollment for this racial group.

Brain-boosting blueberries

The link between diet, specifically antioxidants, and brain health gained further ground last week with new studies suggesting that antioxidant-rich blueberries can both help fight aging and reduce some of the functional damage caused by brain injury.

Yagua unveils cosmeceutical beverage

Dutch company Yagua has added a new variant to its functional drinks range, which fits into the growing new category of 'cosmeceutical' products.