Archives for March 23, 2004

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Dieting cycle bodes well for food and drink industry

People appear to be eternally optimistic when it comes to dieting, always believing that the next diet will lead to weight loss. But the results of a new study suggest that this cycle of dieting will continue as most are not prepared to change their...

Texas academia investigate health-nutrition link

Nutritional oils company Spectrum Organic Products invests in linking clinical studies to nutrition and its role in health, funding the first annual nutrition and health conference at the university of Arizona. Underpinning the event - food choices...

Supplement, drug reactions may not pose serious risk

The growing use of dietary supplements has caused alarm in recent months among the medical community who fear dangerous interactions with prescription medicines. But a new study concludes that most potential drug-supplement interactions are not serious.

Moderate drinking lowers CVD risk?

Light to moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men with high blood pressure, according to new research.

Scientists probe drug-supplement interactions

The growing use of dietary supplements has caused alarm in recent months among the medical community who fear dangerous interactions with prescription medicines. But a new study concludes that most potential drug-supplement interactions are not serious.

More vitamin D may protect against breast cancer

Increasing vitamin D intake could help women prevent breast cancer, researchers will demonstrate today, as they present results from the first study to investigate the vitamin's role in breast tissue.

Food allergies now believed to affect 1in 25 Americans

A new study released today at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual conference reveals the scale of food allergies in the US. This potentially life- threatening condition affects roughly 11 million Americans, says the study, with...