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The French are the most weight-conscious Europeans, reveals a new study, with almost a third constantly trying to lose weight. They are also the biggest eaters of 'light' foods and most likely to check labels for lower calories, fat or sugar.
Organic milk may indeed be healthier than regular milk thanks to differences in the feed given to organic herds, report researchers in Wales.
Almost 80 per cent of consumers are 'extremely' or 'very' satisfied with the supplement brands they have used, according to a new survey by ConsumerLab, which also reveals the brand names rated most highly by consumers.
Chatsworth, California-based Renaissance Herbs has added a mangosteen fruit extract to its botanicals portfolio, targeted for increasing antioxidant activity and boosting immunity.
People on the Atkins diet may be losing weight but they are also likely to be in a bad mood, say researchers in the US, who say that a lack of carbohydrates will reduce levels of the mood-regulating hormone seratonin.
The UK's medicines watchdog has outlined options for increased regulation of unlicensed herbal medicines in a new consultation today.
Giving vitamin D supplements to newborn boys may reduce their risk of schizophrenia, say researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK.
Belgian group Cosucra Warcoing is significantly increasing its inulin and oligofructose production capacity by converting a former sugar plant to chicory processing, as it aims to meet growing demand for the ingredients.
Further evidence suggests that deficiency in vitamin C could increase the likelihood of children developing asthma.
Bush administration trade officials were not the only ones to welcome China's decision to allow a raft of GM products from biotech giant Monsanto. This week the American Soybean Association hails the move as 'good news'.