Obesity raises NTD risk
Obesity increases the risk of a mother giving birth to a child with neural tube defects, even if they are receiving folic acid, suggests a new study.
Archives for February 8, 2005
Arginine supplements may lower stroke risk marker
Supplements of the amino acid L-arginine may lower levels of the heart disease marker homocysteine, say researchers for the first time.
MHRA reviews kava ban
The kava industry will get a chance to enter the UK market again if it can produce new evidence supporting the herbal's safety before the end of April.
Life-science-man merges with contract research partner
Finnish research and regulatory services firm Life-science-man is adding lab space through a merger with contract research firm FoodFiles.
Thai curry spice attacks cancer cells, shows lab study
The Asian plant galangal, often used to flavour Thai curries, appears to both kill cancer cells and boost the cancer-fighting capacity of healthy cells, say researchers in the UK.
New patent protects Suntheanine PMS claim
The granting of a new US patent to Japan's Taiyo Kagaku for the use of pure form L-theanine brand Suntheanine with minerals to alleviate PMS symptoms will increase its customers' competitive advantage, says the company.
DHEA may relieve midlife depression, say researchers
A new study suggests that DHEA supplements may be an effective alternative to traditional anti-depressants for sufferers of midlife-onset major or minor depression.
Kemin may move if expansion can't be funded
Kemin Industries is planning a $10 million expansion in its hometown of Des Moines that will enable it to increase production to meet the growing demand for lutein and bring its administrative locations together under one roof.