Archives for June 15, 2005

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Green tea could fight autoimmune disorders

Polyphenols founds in green tea may help protect the body autoimmune disorders, believes an oral biologist who has conducted extensive studies into their health promoting properties.

Coke boosts healthy image in UK with Minute Maid launch

Coca-Cola is introducing its Minute Maid juice brand to the UK market this week, which is currently experiencing booming juice sales thanks to increasingly health-conscious consumers, reports Dominique Patton.

Whey protein could fight gut infection and save lives

Researchers in New Zealand's Massey University have reported that whey protein concentrate reduced the severity of rotavirus-induced diarrhea in a mice model. If replicated in humans, this result could help save the lives of children all around the world.

Phytomedics acquires botanical inflammation patent

Phytomedics has added to its intellectual property store in the field of inflammation disorders by becoming the exclusive licensee of the patented use of sesquiterpene lactones for severe inflammatory disorders.

Portion size drives pre-schoolers' eating habits

Preschool children are unable to gauge their own energy intake, according to new research at Cornell University. If caregivers do not realize that the responsibility for controlling calorie consumption lies squarely on their shoulders, they may be...

Added-calcium drinks go under trial

Making a calcium-fortified drink could get easier for companies participating in a new study designed to investigate which of the numerous types of calcium ingredients perform best in which application, writes Dominique Patton.