High glycemic foods, sucrose linked to birth defects
New research finds that a mother's diet rich in certain sugars could be strongly associated with risk of birth defects in offspring, even among non-diabetic women.
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Genetics offers understanding of diabetes
Eight genes, usually associated with normal pancreatic functions, have been linked to susceptibility to type 2 diabetes, the most common kind of the disease, which affects up to 135 million people worldwide.
DSM, Dolder launch Creasport for consumers
Dutch fine chemcials group DSM is to market creatine directly to the consumer through Swiss partner Dolder, in a bid to retain its share of the German sports nutrition market.
Canada health authority warns against sildenafil
Health Canada has now issued two warnings against a supplement contaminated with the drug sildenafil, known under the brand name Viagra.
New formulation keeps optic nerve healthy
A nutraceutical product said to help prevent glaucoma, the third largest cause of blindness in the world, has been launched by ScienceBased Health in America.
Europe's food industry steady
In the wake of terrorist attacks in the US on September 11, 2001 Europe's manufacturing industries have taken a knock but figures released this week reveal that the food industry is managing the course, registering a 'light growth' in 2002.
Low vitamin D levels increase risk for falls
Vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for falls and injuries in elderly women living in residential care in Australia, a Melbourne University study has found.
Dietary supplements high on advertising complaints
Ads for dietary supplements consistently break advertising code rules and are part of one of the most complained about sectors in the UK, according to the country's Advertising Standards Authority.
Lack of vitamin D linked to falls in elderly
Vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for falls and injuries in elderly women living in residential care in Australia, a Melbourne University study has found.
Zinc levels rising in infants, above TUL
More than a third of pre-school children assessed in a new study had zinc levels above the recommended upper levels, report researchers, who warn that increasing intakes may become excessive.