Green tea in smoking-related bladder cancer trials
Green tea extract is being tested by UCLA cancer researchers to see if combined with a molecularly targeted therapy, it will prevent the recurrence of bladder cancer in former smokers.
Archives for July 7, 2004
Soy isoflavones pose no cancer risk in animal study
A long-term soy diet may not pose an increased risk of breast or womb cancer among postmenopausal women, as some people have feared, suggests new research carried out on monkeys.
Banana variety could be good vitamin A supplement
Banana producers, processors and ingredients users could see new opportunities in the market as an ancient banana showing strong beta-carotene levels comes to light on a small Pacific island.
Scientist calls for risk test to protect chocolate crops
Hanging as a persistent threat to the chocolate industry witches' broom disease is capable of wiping out entire cacao crops and sending the price of chocolate rocketing. Despite ongoing research into the threat confirmed by the chocolate industry, a...
Milk, dietary calcium may protect against bowel cancer
Higher consumption of milk and calcium is associated with a lower risk of bowel cancer, according to a major study based on 10 different trials.
Food makers to stick to '5 a day'
Initiatives by food makers to push food products that can tap into the growing health concerns from consumers have found support from a new study that backs ongoing research to suggest a healthier diet and lifestyle can potentially reduce the risk of...
ADM rationalises oil operations
US giant processor Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and currently the world's number three food group will ramp up production capacity at four of its key processing plants at the company's North American Oilseed division.
Scottish team to look at science behind Atkins
Scottish scientists are to carry out a major study to uncover the key to the popularity of the much-hyped Atkins diet.
Orange bananas fight blindness
Banana producers, processors and ingredients users could see new opportunities in the market as an ancient banana showing strong beta-carotene levels comes to light on a small Pacific island.
Hero increases babyfoods presence in growing Turkish market
Swiss food group Hero has gained a market-leading share in Turkey's babyfood sector with the acquisition of ülker Gida's infant biscuit business.