Prolab unveils BodyShaping line
Sports nutrition firm Prolab has revealed details of its new product line, announced last week by parent firm Natrol.
Archives for January 21, 2004
Cancer patients unaware of herb/drug interactions
More than half of cancer patients assessed in a new study were taking herbal remedies and supplements alongside conventional treatment but this may put them at increased risk of dangerous side effects, say researchers.
FDA outlines health strategy for 2004
Consumer and health and safety will be a key priority for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004, stressed the US government body in a white paper released last week.
Fat findings may help regulate major disease
Fat cells, commonly blamed for a number of diseases, could also be a vital part of the body's immune system, report researchers, who have found the first evidence that the cells respond directly to toxins just like immune cells.
New chromium compound more bioavailable
US scientists have patented a new, stable and absorbable form of chromium and are looking for companies to carry out trials on the product, they said this week.
US lobby wins time for changes to global health strategy
The United States has managed to stall approval of the WHO's diet and health strategy, designed to help the world's governments stem the rise in obesity.
Scientists develop more absorbable chromium
US scientists have patented a new, stable and absorbable form of chromium and are looking for companies to carry out trials on the product, they said this week.